Twitter inventory is on observe for its greatest day since its IPO, with shares up greater than 29%, after an SEC submitting revealed Musk acquired a 9.2% passive stake in the company.

The corporate closed up almost 73% after its public debut on Nov. 7, 2013. The inventory continues to be down almost 37% from its all-time excessive in February 2021.

Some investors anticipate the outspoken government to take a extra aggressive stance. That might embody growing his stake or taking a controlling curiosity within the firm in an effort to push for change.

“Contemplating what a small funding that is for him (~1% of internet value), we’d not be shocked to see him enhance his stake even additional, and probably assume a extra lively function within the decision-making on the firm,” Truist Securities’ analysts mentioned in a Monday be aware, referring to Musk’s reported $273 billion internet value.

Musk’s funding comes after he mentioned he was contemplating building a new social media platform. The Tesla CEO doesn’t like the truth that his tweets are scrutinized by regulators just like the U.S. Securities and Change Fee.

“On condition that Twitter serves because the de facto public city sq., failing to stick to free speech rules basically undermines democracy,” Musk tweeted on March 26. “What must be completed?”

Musk was subpoenaed by the U.S. Securities and Change Fee in November after he requested his Twitter followers if he ought to promote 10% of his Tesla inventory — inflicting shares to fall.

In February, Musk accused the SEC of “harassment” and making a calculated effort to “chill” his proper to free speech.

CNBC’s Sam Shead contributed to this report.

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