Fidelity Slashes Value of Elon Musk's X to $9.4 Billion
Investment firm's latest valuation marks a 79% drop from the $44 billion Musk paid for the social media platform in 2022.
- Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth Fund now values its stake in X at approximately $4.18 million, down from an initial $19.66 million investment.
- The platform, formerly known as Twitter, has seen a significant decline in advertising revenue, losing around 50% since Musk's acquisition.
- Fidelity has repeatedly reduced its valuation of X, with the latest markdown reflecting a 78.7% decrease.
- Musk's rebranding and operational changes have led to advertiser exodus and user dissatisfaction, further impacting the company's financials.
- Despite efforts to boost employee morale with stock grants, the company's future remains uncertain amid ongoing financial and operational challenges.