- Investor Ross Gerber suggests a merger between Tesla and SpaceX is “inevitable,” creating a single “Berkshire Hathaway of AI” platform.
- Tesla is entering a major capital investment phase, with 2026 capex expected to exceed $25 billion for AI, robots, and chip development.
- Gerber warns that brand perception risks tied to CEO Elon Musk and near-term demand concerns could weigh on Tesla‘s stock performance.
- Tesla shares declined over 6% last week as the company plans to sharply increase spending to support its expanding AI strategy.
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) slipped marginally in premarket trading on Monday after investor Ross Gerber told The Information that Tesla and SpaceX could eventually combine. Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, argued the merger is “an inevitability” within Elon Musk’s broader tech ecosystem.
He stated, “When you actually look at what investors want, they want to own both stocks.” Consequently, some Tesla shareholders may sell shares to gain exposure to the private SpaceX. Gerber suggested a combined entity would offer a pure play on the future, spanning robotics, autonomy, and launch infrastructure.
However, Gerber also flagged key concerns around Tesla‘s near-term demand outlook last week. He warned that brand perception risks from Musk’s public profile could hurt the stock as Tesla prepares to compete in autonomous mobility services.
Meanwhile, Tesla is ramping up spending dramatically across its AI initiatives. CFO Vaibhav Taneja said the company has entered a “very big capital investment phase,” expecting capex to exceed $25 billion this year. This spending will accelerate investment across Optimus robots, Cybercab robotaxis, and custom chip development.
Separately, Tesla disclosed an agreement to acquire an undisclosed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion. Following the disclosure, Lumasenti managing partner Larry Goldberg suggested semiconductor tools startup Atomic Semi could be a candidate, though Tesla has not confirmed the target.
On Stocktwits, retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ despite the stock’s recent decline. TSLA stock just logged its worst week in over a month, falling more than 6%. So far this year, it has been the worst performer among the “Magnificent Seven” peers with a 16% decline.
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