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Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Growth in energy storage and a rebound in deliveries helped offset weaker auto margins, while heavy AI and robotaxi spending cut profit 43%, the company said.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Tesla reported third-quarter revenue of $28.05 billion, surpassing analysts' $27.88 billion estimate as vehicle deliveries rebounded and energy storage sales grew.
- Deliveries reached 486,532 vehicles during the third quarter, exceeding market expectations of about 461,100 units, while production totaled 464,391 vehicles, reducing inventory by more than 22,000 units for a second consecutive quarter.
- Grid-Scale battery demand from data centers and renewable projects fueled Tesla's energy segment growth, while the company halted Model S and Model X production at its Fremont facility to convert lines for industrial-scale Optimus manufacturing.
- CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Tuesday that both Tesla and SpaceX appointed special committees to examine a potential merger, as Tesla reported positive cash flow of $1.53 billion, defying expectations of $4.92 billion cash burn.
- Tariff policies pose greater risks to Tesla's energy operations than its automotive line, the company warned, while international competitors introducing lower-priced alternatives continue pressuring the automotive division amid expiring tax credit headwinds.
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Tesla obtained a net profit of 804 million dollars (715.56 million euros) in the third quarter, representing a fall of 42% compared to the same period of the year...
·Madrid, Spain
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Ekstra Bladet+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Tesla's revenue fell marginally in the third quarter. Still, the company defies analysts' expectations
·Copenhagen, Denmark
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Reformatorisch Dagblad+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Tesla posted a lower profit in the third quarter than a year earlier, while revenue remained unchanged. Despite the lower result, the company under the leadership of Elon Musk exceeded expectations in the financial markets. There were concerns that increased investments in artificial intelligence and humanoid robots would become too great a cost for the electric car manufacturer.
·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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·Germany
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