profitable
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Starlink provided the largest share of SpaceX’s revenue in 2025 — $11.32 billion of its $18.8 billion — and was its only profitable segment, with $4.42 billion in net income.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“It will become the largest and most profitable company on the planet.,” he said, adding that it could hit a $10 trillion to $30 trillion valuation in 10 to 15 years.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This is a profitable business and one that generates significant income.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“That’s very hard to build into a budget, give people the salary increases they need because of inflation—and run a profitable business.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The bigger Lippmann’s short position grew, the greater the implicit expression of contempt for these people and their industry—an industry quickly becoming Wall Street’s most profitable business.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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