Musk says he will donate one SpaceX share to each American child
Key points
- According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk announced Monday that he plans to donate one SpaceX share to every child in America next year.
- The report says investors may have questions about the announcement.
- The preview text says the pledge would amount to about $10.3 billion if carried out.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk said on Monday he will donate one SpaceX share to every child in America next year. The report says investors may have questions about the announcement. It also says that if Musk follows through, the pledge would amount to about $10.3 billion. The preview text does not provide additional details about how the donation would work.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by The Wall Street Journal, originally published October 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM under the headline "Musk Pledged to Give Each American Child a SpaceX Share. Here’s What It Might Cost.". All rights to the original article belong to The Wall Street Journal.
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