Tesla Inc.
Revenue
$28B
Net Income
$1B
Tesla Inc.
Revenue
$28B
Net Income
$1B
Tesla Inc.
CIK: 0001318605
Earnings Analysis
Analyzed 11 of 12 reports
Performance Summary - Q2 2026bullish (70)not_provided
Reality-Based Sentiment Analysisbullish70/100
Based on actual market data, not just management spin. Weighted score: 10% management tone + 40% earnings beat/miss + 30% price action + 20% guidance accuracy.
Financial Performance Trend
Overall Analysis & Outlook
Over the past 5 quarters, Tesla Inc. has been showing bearish trends with stable guidance. Revenue has grown 20.9% during this period. The latest quarter shows neutral sentiment with neutral tone from management.
Latest Quarter Highlights:
Tesla's Q2 2026 results showed mixed performance with revenue of $28.2B (+25.5% YoY) but net income of $1.1B (-4.9% YoY), reflecting margin compression despite higher automotive sales. The company is aggressively investing in AI infrastructure ($10.8B in PP&E) and made a $2B SpaceX investment, signaling strategic diversification. However, mounting regulatory headwinds including discrimination lawsuits, FSD misrepresentation claims, and tariff uncertainties present material risks to near-term operations and brand reputation.
Detailed Quarterly Reports
In-depth analysis of each quarter's earnings filing
Q2 2026
10-Q • Filed 7/23/2026
Summary
Tesla's Q2 2026 results showed mixed performance with revenue of $28.2B (+25.5% YoY) but net income of $1.1B (-4.9% YoY), reflecting margin compression despite higher automotive sales. The company is aggressively investing in AI infrastructure ($10.8B in PP&E) and made a $2B SpaceX investment, signaling strategic diversification. However, mounting regulatory headwinds including discrimination lawsuits, FSD misrepresentation claims, and tariff uncertainties present material risks to near-term operations and brand reputation.
Revenue
$28.24B
Net Income
$1.11B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$8.28B
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"As of June 30, 2026, total transaction price allocated to performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for contracts with an original expected length of more than one year was $10.05 billion for Energy segment"
"We recorded stock-based compensation expense of $527 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 related to the 2025 CEO Performance Award, with $9.82 billion unrecognized expense to be recognized over 9.2 years"
"An unfavorable outcome in some or all of these proceedings could have a material adverse impact on results of operations or cash flows for a particular period"
Q1 2026
10-Q • Filed 4/23/2026
Summary
Tesla's Q1 2026 revenue grew 15.8% YoY to $22.4 billion with automotive sales driving gains, though net income grew only 16.5% to $477 million, indicating margin compression from higher R&D and SG&A expenses. Operating cash flow improved to $3.9 billion while capex surged 67% to $2.5 billion, primarily for AI infrastructure ($7.7 billion cumulative), reflecting significant strategic investment in autonomous and AI capabilities. The company faces substantial litigation and regulatory headwinds including ongoing Autopilot/FSD investigations and discrimination claims, while substantial deferred revenue of $7.3 billion provides near-term revenue visibility.
Revenue
$22.39B
Net Income
$477M
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$2.49B(+67.1% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"Our CEO must hold shares for five years after they become Earned Shares...requiring him to remain in continuous service as CEO or as an executive officer responsible for product development or operations through January 19, 2028"
"As of March 31, 2026, we determined that the operational milestone involving the delivery of 20 million Tesla vehicles, is probable over the term of the award based on our current assumptions"
"In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling invalidating certain tariffs previously imposed...As the recoverability and timing of any such refund remains uncertain, we have not recognized a receivable"
Q4 2025
10-K • Filed 1/29/2026
Summary
Tesla reported full-year 2025 revenues of $94.83 billion, down 2.9% YoY, with net income declining 46.5% to $3.79 billion amid pricing pressure, lower regulatory credits (-28%), and increased R&D spending (+41% to $6.41B for AI initiatives). While energy storage margins expanded to 29.8%, automotive gross margins compressed to 17.8% from 18.4%, reflecting tariff impacts, competitive pricing, and demand softness. Management guidance is notably cautious, warning of tariff headwinds, supply chain constraints, and macroeconomic pressures, though the company maintained positive operating cash flow of $14.75B and expects 2026 capex exceeding $20B focused on AI infrastructure and manufacturing expansion.
Revenue
$24.90B
Net Income
$840M
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$8.53B(-24.8% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"As a result of rapidly evolving trade and fiscal policy, uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets continues, posing risks to our global supply chain and cost structure which could have a meaningfully adverse impact on demand for our products and our profitability."
"Higher tariffs on imports and subsequent retaliatory tariffs could adversely impact consumer spending and demand for durable goods and related services."
"We currently expect our capital expenditures to be in excess of $20 billion in 2026, driven by our AI initiatives, including investments in compute infrastructure and data centers."
Q3 2025
10-Q • Filed 10/23/2025
Summary
Tesla's Q3 2025 revenues grew 11.5% YoY to $28.1B, but net income declined 36.5% to $1.4B due to higher R&D spending (+57% YoY) and elevated operating expenses, partly offset by strong operating cash flow of $10.9B. The company faces significant regulatory headwinds including loss of regulatory credit programs under OBBBA, extensive litigation over Autopilot/FSD misrepresentation, and ongoing government investigations, while significantly increasing AI infrastructure capex ($6.6B PP&E) despite a 28% decline in overall capex YoY.
Revenue
$28.09B
Net Income
$1.37B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$6.13B(-28.4% YoY)
Key Quotes
"In 2025, governmental and regulatory actions have repealed and/or restricted certain regulatory credit programs tied to our products, contributing to the $1.41 billion decrease in our remaining performance obligations as of September 30, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024."
"The grant date fair value of the 2025 CEO Interim Award is $26.06 billion...As of September 30, 2025, the vesting of the 2025 CEO Interim Award is not deemed probable based on the probability of performance conditions being met."
"Should the government decide to pursue an enforcement action, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, prospects, cash flows, financial position or brand."
Q2 2025
10-Q • Filed 7/24/2025
Summary
Tesla's Q2 2025 results show significant headwinds with revenue declining 12% YoY to $22.5B and net income down 16% to $1.17B, driven by lower automotive sales, reduced regulatory credit revenue, and pricing pressure. The company faces mounting regulatory challenges including repealed credit programs ($1.11B impact to remaining performance obligations), tariff uncertainty, and litigation risks, while capex was reduced 23% YoY reflecting a more cautious capital deployment stance. Management's tone is notably defensive, emphasizing operational challenges from trade policy uncertainty and highlighting near-term headwinds despite positioning AI/robotics investments for long-term growth.
Revenue
$22.50B
Net Income
$1.17B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$3.89B(-23% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"As a result of rapidly evolving trade and fiscal policy, uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets continues to increase, posing risks to our global supply chain and cost structure which could have a meaningfully adverse impact on demand for our products and our profitability."
"Recent governmental and regulatory actions have repealed and/or restricted certain regulatory credit programs tied to our products, contributing to the $1.11 billion decrease in our remaining performance obligations as of June 30, 2025 compared to March 31, 2025."
"The current tariff regime will have a relatively larger impact on our energy generation and storage business compared to our automotive business."
Q1 2025
10-Q • Filed 4/23/2025
Summary
Tesla Q1 2025 delivered $19.3B in revenue and $409M in net income, down 9.2% and 70.6% YoY respectively, reflecting challenging automotive demand amid tariff headwinds and margin compression. Operating cash flow improved to $2.16B while capex fell 46% to $1.49B, though the company faces significant macro uncertainties from trade policy, competitive pressures, and multiple regulatory investigations. Management adopted a defensive posture emphasizing cost reduction and operational efficiency while acknowledging that trade policy, tariffs, and macroeconomic headwinds pose material risks to profitability.
Revenue
$19.34B
Net Income
$409M
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$1.49B(-46.3% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"As a result of rapidly evolving trade policy, uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets continues to increase, posing risks to our global supply chain and cost structure which could have a meaningfully adverse impact on demand for our products and our profitability."
"The current tariff regime will have a relatively larger impact on our energy generation and storage business compared to our automotive business."
"While the final scope and application of recently announced changes in trade policy remain uncertain at this time, higher tariffs on imports and subsequent retaliatory tariffs could adversely impact consumer spending and demand for durable goods and related services."
Q4 2024
10-K • Filed 1/30/2025
Summary
Tesla delivered full-year 2024 revenue of $97.7 billion (up 1% YoY) and net income of $7.1 billion (down 53% YoY), with automotive gross margin declining from 19.4% to 18.4% due to pricing pressure and Cybertruck ramp costs. The company faces significant macro headwinds including demand softness, increased competition, supply chain pressures, and regulatory uncertainty, while projecting capex exceeding $11 billion annually through 2027. Management's guidance is notably cautious regarding 2025 production ramps and demand volatility, with substantial investment required in AI, autonomy, and new vehicle platforms.
Revenue
$25.71B
Net Income
$2.32B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$11.34B(+27.5% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"In the first quarter of 2025, as we launch our New Model Y worldwide, we may similarly experience delays or declines in production volumes due to simultaneous manufacturing ramps in facilities on three continents."
"We operate in a cyclical industry that is sensitive to shifting consumer trends, political and regulatory uncertainty, including with respect to trade and the environment, all of which can be compounded by inflationary pressures, rising energy prices, interest rate fluctuations"
"We are highly dependent on the services of Elon Musk, Technoking of Tesla and our Chief Executive Officer. Although Mr. Musk spends significant time with Tesla and is highly active in our management, he does not devote his full time and attention to Tesla."
Q3 2024
10-Q • Filed 10/24/2024
Summary
Tesla reported Q3 2024 revenue of $25.2 billion (+7.9% YoY) with net income of $2.2 billion (+17.0% YoY), driven by strength in energy storage (52% YoY growth) and modest automotive growth. The company is investing heavily in AI infrastructure ($3.7B in construction) and capex expanded 30% YoY to $8.6B, though management faces headwinds from regulatory scrutiny, competition, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Operating cash flow improved to $10.1B for 9M 2024, but near-term growth depends on next-generation platform launches and autonomous capabilities.
Revenue
$25.18B
Net Income
$2.17B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$8.56B(+29.73% YoY)
Key Quotes
"We are increasingly focused on products and services based on AI, robotics and automation."
"We ended the third quarter of 2024 with $33.65 billion in cash and cash equivalents and investments, representing an increase of $4.55 billion from the end of 2023."
"The next phase of production growth will depend on the continued ramp at our factories and be initiated by advances in autonomy and the introduction of new products, including those built on our next generation vehicle platform."
Q2 2024
10-Q • Filed 7/24/2024
Summary
Tesla's Q2 2024 saw 2.4% YoY revenue growth to $25.5B but net income declined 45% to $1.48B, reflecting margin compression amid pricing pressures and a $583M restructuring charge. Operating cash flow declined 31% YoY to $3.85B, while capex surged 22% to $5.04B, particularly for AI infrastructure. The company faces headwinds from competitive pressures, regulatory uncertainty, and macroeconomic challenges, though deferred revenue of $6.15B provides some visibility.
Revenue
$25.50B
Net Income
$1.48B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$5.04B(+22.1% YoY)
Key Quotes
"During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.48 billion and $2.61 billion, respectively, representing decreases of $1.23 billion and $2.61 billion, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year."
"In the second quarter of 2024, we initiated and substantially completed certain restructuring actions to reduce costs and improve efficiency. As a result, we recognized $583 million of employee termination expenses."
"The next phase of production growth will depend on the continued ramp at our factories and be initiated by advances in autonomy and the introduction of new products, including those built on our next generation vehicle platform."
Q1 2024
10-Q • Filed 4/24/2024
Summary
Tesla delivered a weak Q1 2024 with revenue declining 9% YoY to $21.3B and net income falling 55% to $1.1B, driven by lower vehicle pricing and production headwinds from manufacturing challenges and geopolitical disruptions. Operating cash flow collapsed to $242M from $2.5B, while capex surged 34% to $2.8B, creating negative free cash flow of $2.5B. Management is taking defensive posture with announced restructuring costs exceeding $350M and maintaining cautious guidance on macroeconomic headwinds.
Revenue
$21.30B
Net Income
$1.13B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$2.77B(+33.8% YoY)
Partnerships
Key Quotes
"During the first quarter of 2024, we experienced a sequential decline in production volumes partially caused by the early phase of the production ramp of the updated Model 3 at our Fremont factory, and factory shutdowns at Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg resulting from shipping diversions caused by the Red Sea conflict and an arson attack."
"We currently expect our capital expenditures to exceed $10.00 billion in 2024 and be between $8.00 to $10.00 billion in each of the following two fiscal years."
"In April 2024, we initiated certain restructuring actions in order to reduce costs and improve efficiency. As a result, we expect to recognize in excess of $350 million of costs primarily related to employee termination expenses in the second quarter of 2024."
Q3 2023
10-Q • Filed 10/23/2023
Summary
Tesla reported Q3 2023 revenues of $23.35 billion (+8.8% YoY) with net income of $1.88 billion (-43.8% YoY), reflecting margin compression from competitive pricing pressures and higher operating expenses. Operating cash flow declined 22.4% to $8.89 billion for 9M 2023, though the company maintains strong liquidity at $26.08 billion and continues aggressive capex expansion at $6.59 billion (+24.4% YoY) for manufacturing capacity. The company faces mounting regulatory headwinds including DOJ and SEC investigations into Autopilot/FSD features and multiple class action lawsuits challenging marketing claims.
Revenue
$23.35B
Net Income
$1.85B
Guidance
Tone
Capex
$6.59B(+24.4% YoY)
Key Quotes
"During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, our net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.85 billion and $7.07 billion, respectively, representing unfavorable changes of $1.44 billion and $1.80 billion, respectively, over the same periods ended September 30, 2022."
"We are currently focused on increasing vehicle production, capacity and delivery capabilities, reducing costs, improving and developing our vehicles and battery technologies, vertically integrating and localizing our supply chain, improving and further deploying our FSD capabilities, increasing the affordability and efficiency of our vehicles, bringing new products to market and expanding our global infrastructure."
"Automotive sales revenue of $18.58 billion in Q3 2023 represented a 4.5% increase from Q3 2022, but gross margin compression was significant as cost of automotive sales rose 19.4% YoY while revenues grew only 4.5%."
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