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Tesla reports declining net profit despite strong cash flow
Tesla reported a 43% year-over-year decline in net profit for the third quarter, falling to $787 million. While total revenue remained relatively stable at approximately $28.05 billion, the company faced pressure from its automotive and energy divisions. Automotive revenue decreased by 3% to $20.56 billion, and energy-related revenue dropped by 16% to $2.88 billion.
Despite the drop in profitability, Tesla surprised analysts by generating a positive free cash flow of $1.53 billion, significantly exceeding expectations of a multi-billion dollar deficit. This was partly attributed to capital expenditures of $4.73 billion being lower than anticipated.
The company is heavily pivoting toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous driving. Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions grew by 67% to 1.74 million. CEO Elon Musk has also highlighted the potential for a merger with SpaceX and the long-term importance of the Optimus humanoid robot and Cybercab robotaxi services.
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Automotive revenue decreased by 3% to $20.56 billion. www.economx.hu · www.tamindir.com · www.autoherald.co.kr · www.sondakika.com · www.ftnews.sk · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Tesla's third-quarter net profit was $787 million. www.economx.hu · www.sondakika.com · www.tamindir.com · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.ftnews.sk · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions increased by 67% to 1.74 million. www.economx.hu · fontech.startitup.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] R&D expenses reached $2.76 billion. www.tamindir.com · www.seznamzpravy.cz
- [● 11 SOURCES] Net profit decreased by 43% compared to the previous year. www.economx.hu · www.sondakika.com · www.tamindir.com · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.ftnews.sk · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Operating margin fell to 2.6%. www.economx.hu
- [● 10 SOURCES] Total revenue was approximately $28.05 billion. www.economx.hu · www.tamindir.com · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.ftnews.sk · byznys.hn.cz · +5 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles globally during the quarter. www.economx.hu · www.sondakika.com · www.tamindir.com · www.ftnews.sk · byznys.hn.cz · +1 more