Tesla-SpaceX Merger Possible This Year, Barclays Analyst Says
Analysts at Barclays suggest a merger between Tesla and SpaceX could be announced before the electric-vehicle maker's annual general meeting.
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Price data
| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 13:10 UTC | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 12:30 UTC | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 11:13 UTC | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 10:45 UTC | 24% |
| 15 Oct, 09:37 UTC | 25% |
| 15 Oct, 08:57 UTC | 24% |
| 15 Oct, 08:09 UTC | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 07:19 UTC | 23% |
| 15 Oct, 06:15 UTC | 25% |
| 15 Oct, 04:29 UTC | 24% |
| 15 Oct, 03:25 UTC | 24% |
| 15 Oct, 02:29 UTC | 24% |
| 15 Oct, 01:48 UTC | 25% |
| 15 Oct, 01:18 UTC | 21% |
| 15 Oct, 00:09 UTC | 21% |
| 14 Oct, 21:56 UTC | 20% |
| 14 Oct, 21:06 UTC | 22% |
| 14 Oct, 20:59 UTC | 23% |
| 8 Oct, 20:27 UTC | 14% |
The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 14 Oct 2026. Bloomberg Technology published first, on 14 October at 21:13 UTC; Quartz followed 14h 47m later. The most recent article, from Quartz, appeared on 15 October at 12:00 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Bloomberg Technology (major outlet), Quartz.
3 prediction markets price this story:
- Tesla and SpaceX merger officially announced by December 31? — the market puts it at 23%, with $26k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. For the outcome to be "Yes," Tesla and SpaceX must officially announce a merger or acquisition by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. The announcement can come from either company, and partial sales count if they result in a controlling interest (typically over 50% ownership).
- Before Nov 1, 2026 — the market puts it at 1%, with $4k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Nov 2026. The market resolves to Yes if Tesla or SpaceX officially announces a definitive agreement to merge or acquire each other before November 1, 2026. The announcement must be binding and result in common corporate ownership or a transfer of controlling interest. Readers often mistake analyst speculation for an official corporate announcement.
- Before 2027 — the market puts it at 3%, closing 1 Jan 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Elon Musk ceases to be Tesla's CEO before January 1, 2027. It resolves to No if he remains in that role through the end of 2026. Readers often mistake the release date of the linked documentary for the resolution deadline.
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- Polymarket Tesla and SpaceX merger officially announced by December 31? 23% +8
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- Kalshi Before Nov 1, 2026 1% −1
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- Kalshi Before 2027 3%
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