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$SPCX surged yesterday, but the rally faded quickly after its earnings report. Here are the key takeaways: 1. Strong revenue, but rising costs stole the spotlight. Revenue came in above expectations, but expenses climbed even faster. Management also warned that costs will continue increasing over the next two quarters, making investors cautious despite solid top-line growth. 2. Starlink remains the company's biggest strength. Starlink generated $4.29B in revenue, contributing about 55% of total sales. The subscriber base nearly doubled to 12 million, but average revenue per user declined from 85 to 66, suggesting growth is increasingly driven by scale rather than higher monetization. Meanwhile, the core rocket business reported a $542M Q2 loss, with losses widening 47% year over year. The AI segment has become the largest investment area, spending $18.3B in Q2 while generating only $2.5B in revenue. With additional losses expected in Q3 and Q4, investors are questioning how long the current pace of spending can continue. 3. Valuation remains the biggest debate. SpaceX continues to build world-class businesses, but a great company doesn't always mean a great stock at every price. Starlink is producing strong cash flow, yet it still has to support massive investments in rockets and AI. The long-term vision is compelling, but execution will need to justify today's valuation. Even with these concerns, few companies can produce an earnings report this ambitious. Reading it feels more like a glimpse into the future than a typical quarterly report. #DailyOrbit