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business1 month ago

Tesla Revenue Beat Masks Eroding Margins and Cash Burn

Tesla topped revenue expectations for Q2 (~$28.2B vs. $26.2B consensus) but missed on earnings ($0.33 vs. $0.51 expected), triggering a sharp stock drop. More telling were the margin and cash metrics: net margin fell to 3.7% (well below the 3-year average of 8.7%), automotive margin excluding regulatory credits slipped to 16.3%, and free cash flow turned negative as capital spending more than doubled. Management projects over $25B of capex this year with even more in coming years to fund robots, AI compute, a semiconductor fab, and other ambitious bets. The market repriced Tesla on near-term profitability rather than revenue growth, highlighting the cost of its aggressive growth push rather than a flaw in the revenue story.

Tesla's July Rout Wipes Out $214B After Mixed Q2 Results
markets1 month ago

Tesla's July Rout Wipes Out $214B After Mixed Q2 Results

Tesla posted a 25% YoY increase in Q2 deliveries and topped $100B in trailing revenue, with revenue of $28.24B and EPS of $0.33 (miss vs. 0.51 expected), while signaling large capex and AI investments amid supply-chain bottlenecks and Optimus robot scaling, triggering a sharp selloff that erased about $214B in market value and sending TSLA down roughly 14.5% after earnings; analysts have mixed price targets as the company doubles down on its AI/robotics pivot.

Tesla stock slides 14% after earnings miss, capex plan surpasses $25B for 2026
finance1 month ago

Tesla stock slides 14% after earnings miss, capex plan surpasses $25B for 2026

Tesla (TSLA) stock dropped about 14% after a mixed Q2 report: revenue of $28.24B beat expectations, but adjusted EPS of $0.33 and EBITDA of $3.2B fell short of estimates. Free cash flow burned $1.09B. Management reaffirmed a capex binge for 2026, guiding “more than $25B” in spends to fund Optimus, AI data centers, and Cybercab, as Elon Musk said 2026 would be a massive capex year. Q2 deliveries reached 480,126 with energy storage at 13.5 GWh, and Optimus/Robotaxi programs continued to scale across multiple metros. Analysts weigh ROI timing and potential headwinds from tax credits and safety rules.

Tesla Looks to Reignite Momentum With Q2 2026 Earnings and Autonomy Bets
investing1 month ago

Tesla Looks to Reignite Momentum With Q2 2026 Earnings and Autonomy Bets

Tesla enters its Q2 2026 earnings with shares down about 17% year-to-date; analysts expect about $0.50-$0.54 in adjusted EPS on roughly $25.7-$25.8 billion in revenue, with deliveries up 25% year over year to 480,126. Automotive gross margins are seen around 21%, while the company raised 2026 capex to $25 billion; investors will scrutinize margins, cash burn, and progress on autonomy monetization (robotaxi) and Optimus milestones, plus guidance for full-year 2026. The post-earnings move is expected to be volatile, around an 8% swing, depending on management tone and any concrete milestones.

Tesla Rally Heats Up Ahead of Key Q2 Delivery Report
business1 month ago

Tesla Rally Heats Up Ahead of Key Q2 Delivery Report

Tesla stock jumped about 8% in Monday trading—the strongest one-day gain in over a year—as investors bet the company could beat Q2 delivery estimates on stronger demand in Europe and China; Goldman Sachs lifted its forecast to 420,000 vehicles, with Barclays and Morgan Stanley also revising higher ahead of the July 2 delivery report. A Version 14 Lite Full Self-Driving update for older Hardware 3 cars and a broader tech rally provided support, while investors watch margins and progress on robotaxi/Optimus plans.

Tesla Rally Gains Pace on Safety Clearance, Strong Deliveries Outlook and AI Tease
business1 month ago

Tesla Rally Gains Pace on Safety Clearance, Strong Deliveries Outlook and AI Tease

Tesla’s stock jumped after the NHTSA closed its engineering analysis into a power-steering issue on 2023 Model 3 and Model Y, following Tesla’s software recall; Wall Street lifted Q2 delivery estimates (Morgan Stanley ~413k, Barclays ~418k) amid a demand rebound in Europe and China, while Elon Musk signaled xAI’s Grok 4.5 is in private beta at Tesla and SpaceX, lending an AI-driven momentum to the rally.

SpaceX Poised to Roll Out Debut IPO Prospectus Next Week
markets3 months ago

SpaceX Poised to Roll Out Debut IPO Prospectus Next Week

SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file and release its IPO prospectus as soon as next week, with a June 8 investor roadshow planned; advisers expect a roughly $70-75 billion offering that would value the company at about $1.25 trillion after its xAI tie-up, and they’re exploring non-U.S. retail investors as demand for AI-related IPOs recovers.

Musk’s $158B Pay Plan Holds No Cash for 2025, TSLA Rises on Disclosure
business3 months ago

Musk’s $158B Pay Plan Holds No Cash for 2025, TSLA Rises on Disclosure

Tesla disclosed Elon Musk’s 2025 compensation totaling about $158.36 billion as part of a 10-year CEO performance award, but no cash or shares have actually been paid or vested yet due to vesting and offset rules. The revelation helped TSLA stock rise about 3%, and analysts show a Moderate Buy with an average target around $410.21, signaling modest upside.

Tesla's Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Key Drivers and Street Skepticism
market-news4 months ago

Tesla's Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Key Drivers and Street Skepticism

Tesla is set to report Q1 2026 results after the close on April 22. Analysts expect about $0.36 per share on roughly $22.26 billion in revenue, with deliveries around 358,000 EVs. Investors will parse demand trends, updates on robotaxi expansion and Optimus/AI initiatives, and gross margins amid ongoing capital spending. Views are mixed: Jefferies sees growth potential, UBS remains cautious, TipRanks AI Neutral, and the Street broadly holds with a target near $403.

Barclays: Tesla’s Next Growth Is Autonomy, Not Fundamentals
market-news4 months ago

Barclays: Tesla’s Next Growth Is Autonomy, Not Fundamentals

Barclays analyst Dan Levy argues Tesla’s growth is pivoting to autonomy and robotics (Robotaxi, FSD, Optimus) rather than its traditional auto business, highlighted by Terafab and solar expansion. With Q1 earnings looming, the key question is how much more capex is needed for these ventures. Levy views Tesla’s core auto outlook as soft and believes the stock could remain detached from fundamentals, assigning TSLA an Equal Weight rating with a $360 target amid a mixed field of opinions and a Hold consensus on near-term movement.

Who Really Owns Tesla Stock as Q1 Earnings Loom
market-news4 months ago

Who Really Owns Tesla Stock as Q1 Earnings Loom

Tesla stock has fallen about 14% year-to-date ahead of its Q1 2026 report on April 22. TipRanks’ Ownership data show public companies and individuals own about 38.8% of TSLA, with insiders 24.95%, ETFs 23.82%, mutual funds 12.36%, and others 0.07%. The top holders include Elon Musk, Vanguard funds (e.g., VTI 2.38% and VOO 1.93%), and QQQ 1.02%; Vanguard Index Funds own about 5.13% and Fidelity Concord Street Trust about 1.31%. The stock currently carries a Hold rating from Wall Street with a $401.13 average target, signaling roughly 3% upside.

Netherlands Clears Tesla FSD Supervised, TSLA Edges Higher on Europe Move
business4 months ago

Netherlands Clears Tesla FSD Supervised, TSLA Edges Higher on Europe Move

Netherlands’ regulator RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for use in the country, signaling a broader European rollout as hands-free driving is allowed with drivers remaining attentive. Tesla’s Cabin Camera will gain an age-estimation feature via a software update to enhance safety by preventing underage use. On Wall Street, TSLA retains a Hold rating with a typical price target around $402.29, suggesting upside of about 14%, and the stock rose modestly on the news. BMW and Ford have received similar Dutch approvals, underscoring Europe’s evolving self-driving push.

Tesla Heads for Eighth Weekly Drop as Investors Await Catalysts
business4 months ago

Tesla Heads for Eighth Weekly Drop as Investors Await Catalysts

Tesla is on track for an eighth consecutive weekly loss, about 23% down year-to-date, as investors await catalysts such as version 3 of the Optimus robot, robotaxi updates, and a cheaper EV SUV. Q1 deliveries rose 6.3% year over year to 358,023, with an April 22 earnings report expected to shed more light on catalysts; analysts show a Hold rating with an average target of about $392.63, implying roughly 14% upside.

GLJ Signals Tesla Could Re-rate Lower as Options Tailwind Fades
market-news4 months ago

GLJ Signals Tesla Could Re-rate Lower as Options Tailwind Fades

GLJ Research’s Gordon Johnson reiterates a Sell on Tesla (TSLA) with a $25.28 target, arguing 2026 ends the stock’s long-running options tailwind and TSLA faces a fundamental reset with sharp downside; he notes fading gamma hedging as evidence past gains were driven by option activity. TipRanks shows a Hold consensus with a $393.97 target (~14.8% upside), while TSLA is down about 23.7% year-to-date.