ChainCatcher report: Tesla announced its third-quarter 2026 results. Revenue for the quarter was $28.046 billion, flat year-over-year; net income attributable to common shareholders was $787 million, down approximately 43% year-over-year. GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.22, below $0.39 in the same period last year. Operating profit declined approximately 56% to $718 million, with an operating margin of 2.6%, a 3.2 percentage point decrease year-over-year. The company stated that increased research and development and other operating expenses, reduced regulatory credit revenue, and lower gross margins in the energy business pressured operating profit, with operating expenses rising approximately 39%. Overall GAAP gross margin increased to 19.6%, up approximately 1.6 percentage points year-over-year and higher than the prior quarter. Excluding regulatory credits, automotive gross margin was approximately 18.1%, improving compared to both the prior quarter and the same period last year. Vehicle deliveries for the quarter totaled 486,500 units, a 2% year-over-year decline; production reached 464,400 units, up 4% year-over-year. Automotive revenue decreased approximately 3%, energy generation and storage revenue fell approximately 16%, and services and other revenue increased approximately 33%. Operating cash flow for the quarter was $6.263 billion, and free cash flow was $1.531 billion, below $3.99 billion in the same period last year. The company noted that battery supply continues to limit vehicle production increases; it has initiated mass production of the Semi in Nevada and begun production of Optimus in Fremont, while Cybercab is now operating in Austin’s Robotaxi fleet. According to BIT market data, SPCX fell 3.32% in after-hours trading.
Tesla Q3 2026 Earnings: Revenue Flat Year-over-Year, Net Profit Declines 43%
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Tesla Q3 2026 Earnings: Revenue Flat Year-over-Year, Net Profit Drops 43% Amid Market Volatility
Tesla reported Q3 2026 earnings with revenue of $28.046 billion, flat compared to the prior year, while net profit declined 43% to $787 million. GAAP EPS fell to $0.22 from $0.39 a year ago. Operating profit dropped 56% to $718 million. The company cited higher R&D and operating expenses, reduced regulatory credit income, and narrower energy margins. Operating expenses increased 39%. Vehicle deliveries decreased 2% to 486,500, while production rose 4% to 464,400. With these results, the Fear & Greed Index remains bearish, and altcoins may see renewed investor interest as alternatives are sought.
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