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Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla beat analyst EPS estimates by 3 cents as automotive revenue slipped and operating income fell 56%, underscoring higher spending and weaker margins.
- 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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U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla posted a net fall in profit in the third quarter but focused on artificial intelligence and its autonomy projects to accelerate its
·France
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mannheim24.deTesla earns 43 percent less in the third quarter and sales stagnate. Musk relies on robots and robotics, but the money still comes from e-cars.
·Syke, Germany
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Tesla Falls 4% as Profit Shrinks and Musk Trims Sales Target; Rivian and Lucid Slip
Tesla beat earnings estimates but investors are selling anyway, and the reasons go well beyond a single quarter's results. A shrinking profit, a cut spending plan, a reduced sales target, and an unresolved merger question are each pulling the stock in a different direction.
·Lakewood, United States
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