GoKawiilMusk pledges to give one SpaceX share to every U.S. child next year
Elon Musk said on X that he plans to give one of his SpaceX shares to every child in the United States starting next year, calling it 'the first of many' such giveaways. Based on roughly 72 million children under 18 and SpaceX's recent closing price of $146.03, the pledge would be worth about $10.5 billion. Musk gave no details on timing or mechanics, and SpaceX has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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The announcement, if carried out, could represent one of the largest share-distribution gestures by a tech billionaire, though its vagueness leaves open questions about logistics, tax treatment, and whether minors could actually hold private-company equity. Musk owns a 48.4% stake in SpaceX, a private company, so any distribution would likely require new share classes or custodial arrangements not yet disclosed. The move may also serve to burnish Musk's public image amid his high media visibility, though his stated motive has not been independently verified.
- Musk says he'll give one SpaceX share to every U.S. child under 18 starting next year.
- The pledge could total roughly $10.5 billion based on current share price and child population estimates.
- No details have been given on how the distribution would work, and SpaceX has not confirmed the plan.
Source: cnbc.com — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, 2026-10-19
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