Is the $800 billion valuation a misunderstanding? Musk personally clarifies SpaceX financing rumors
[Global Network Technology Comprehensive Report] On December 7, Reuters reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke out on his personal social media platform, directly refuting the recent heated discussion about the rumor that "SpaceX is conducting financing at an $800 billion valuation," clearly stating that the related information is inaccurate, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry.
As one of the most valued private technology companies in the world, SpaceX's financing dynamics and valuation changes have always been a focus of the capital market. Once the rumor of an $800 billion valuation financing emerged, it quickly sparked heated discussions. If this valuation is true, it would place SpaceX far ahead of many tech giants, making it one of the highest-valued private companies globally. However, Musk's timely refutation broke this speculation and refocused the market on SpaceX's financial status and development strategy.
Musk emphasized in his statement that SpaceX's core financial advantage lies in "maintaining positive cash flow for many years," and this key information dispelled outside speculation about its reliance on financing to maintain operations. At the same time, he revealed that the company conducts regular stock buybacks twice a year, with the core purpose of providing liquidity support for employees and investors. This operation not only reflects the company's protection of the rights of internal teams and early investors but also indirectly confirms the robustness of its financial status—operating without relying on external financing, relying solely on its operational cash flow to support business operations and shareholder returns.
