AI and Starlink Revenue Growth vs. Execution Losses
According to The Motley Fool, SpaceX's AI revenue jumped 247% to $2.56 billion, and connectivity revenue grew 66% to $4.3 billion, showing strong demand. The company is on track to reach a $100 billion annual recurring revenue run rate by year-end, supported by major contracts.
Despite the rapid growth, the AI segment posted a $1.26 billion operating loss once depreciation is counted, and the company lost $541 million last quarter, as noted by ipowatch. Heavy capital spending of $18.4 billion in a single quarter highlights the massive cash burn required to sustain this expansion.
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