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SpaceX records first public company quarterly profit, shares climb 7.8%

SpaceX stock closed higher on 21 October, with Asian space technology stocks tracking the move.

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HAWTHORNE, United States, Oct 21, 2026 - SpaceX has posted its first ever quarterly profit as a public company.[1] Shares closed up 7.8% on 21 October after the earnings were reported.[2] Asian space technology stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking the aftermarket surge in SpaceX following the third quarter results.[3]
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  1. SpaceX posted its first ever quarterly profit as a public company. · Investing.com
  2. SpaceX shares closed up 7.8% on 21 October after the company reported its first profit as a public company. · The Straits TimesSingapore
  3. Asian space technology stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking an aftermarket surge in SpaceX Corp after the U.S. rocket firm clocked bumper third quarter earnings. · Investing.com
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