October 26, 2026 12:15 PM 3 min read

Tesla-SpaceX Merger Stands at 80%-90% Chance, Dan Ives' $500 Price Tag Explains Why

by Surbhi Jain Benzinga Staff Writer

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Overview Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) could be worth more than $500 a share in a potential merger with Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX), according to Dan Ives of Yorkville Ives & Co. Ives puts the odds of a deal by the end of 2027 at 80% to 90%.

His thesis hinges on a central question: How much should Tesla shareholders receive for the company’s ambitions in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics?

Why Ives Sees a $500 Deal

In an Oct.…