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Tesla Inc

NASDAQ: TSLA Auto Manufacturers
$347.86
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Q4 2025 Earnings

Reported Jan 28, 2026, 4:11pm ET · SEC source
$0.50
Beat +10.77%
EPS · est. $0.45
$24.9B
Beat +0.56%
Revenue · est. $24.8B
−3.8%
Trailing market
TSLA vs S&P since report
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−6%−3%0Jan 28Jan 29report 4:11pm ETearnings−0.5%−3.5%
−6%−3%0Jan 28Jan 29earnings−0.5%−3.5%
TSLA −3.5%S&P 500 −0.5%
−6%−3%0Jan 28Jan 29report 4:11pm ETearnings−1.0%−3.5%
−6%−3%0Jan 28Jan 29earnings−1.0%−3.5%
TSLA −3.5%NASDAQ −1.0%
−12%−8%−4%0Jan 27Feb 5report 4:11pm ETearnings−3.2%−12.0%
−12%−8%−4%0Jan 27Feb 5earnings−3.2%−12.0%
TSLA −12.0%S&P 500 −3.2%
−12%−8%−4%0Jan 27Feb 5report 4:11pm ETearnings−7.0%−12.0%
−12%−8%−4%0Jan 27Feb 5earnings−7.0%−12.0%
TSLA −12.0%NASDAQ −7.0%
−3.45%
Day of report
+3.32%
Next session
−4.65%
One week
−5.79%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −1.98%.

Did TSLA Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results

Tesla closed out 2025 with a modest beat on both top and bottom lines, delivering fourth-quarter earnings per share of $0.50 against a consensus estimate of $0.47, a 6.38% beat, while revenue of $24.90 billion edged past the $24.74 billion forecast despite falling 3.1% year-over-year. The headline numbers mask a significant internal shift: automotive revenue slid 11% to $17.69 billion as vehicle deliveries dropped 16% to 418,227 units, yet gross margin expanded sharply to 20.1% from 16.3% a year ago, reflecting improved unit economics and a favorable mix. The standout driver was Tesla's energy segment, which posted record Q4 deployments of 14.2 GWh and revenue growing 25% to $3.84 billion, a momentum that analysts believe could grow substantially if Tesla's solar manufacturing ambitions materialize at scale. Looking ahead, Tesla flagged Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Megapack 3 for volume production in 2026, while Optimus robot production lines are being installed ahead of a planned Gen 3 unveil in Q1 2026, underscoring management's pivot toward AI and autonomous revenue streams as the next growth chapter.

Key Takeaways
  • Record energy storage deployments of 14.2 GWh in Q4 driven by record Megapack deployments
  • Gross margin improvement to 20.1% even as vehicle volumes declined
  • APAC region set record for vehicle deliveries in Q4
  • Growth in FSD subscriptions with monthly subscriptions more than doubling in 2025
  • Higher vehicle average selling price (excluding FX) inclusive of mix impact
  • Positive FX impact of approximately $0.3B on revenue
  • Energy generation and storage gross profit reached record $1.1B, fifth consecutive record quarter
  • Services and Other revenue grew 18% YoY

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Tesla is focused on maximum capacity utilization at its factories, with deliveries and deployments impacted by aggregate demand, supply chain readiness, and allocation decisions between customer sales and the owned/operated fleet. The company plans to maintain a strong balance sheet with sufficient liquidity to fund its product roadmap and long-term capacity expansion. Hardware-related profits are expected over time to be accompanied by acceleration in AI, software, and fleet-based profits. Cybercab, Tesla Semi, and Megapack 3 are on schedule for volume production starting in 2026. First-generation Optimus production lines are being installed in anticipation of volume production. In 2026, Tesla will ramp six new production lines across vehicles, robots, energy storage and battery manufacturing while leveraging existing factory, charging and service center footprint.

TSLA YoY Financials

Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024 · SEC filings Q4 2024 Q4 2025
$0$8.0B$16.0B$24.0B$25.7B$24.9BRevenue$4.2B$5.0BGross Profit$1.6B$1.4BOperating Income$2.3B$840.0MNet Income
$0$8.0B$16.0B$24.0BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

TSLA Revenue by Segment

Automotive Sales$16.8B−10.2%
Automotive$17.7B−11.0%
Services and Other$3.4B+18.0%
Energy Generation and Storage$3.8B+25.0%
Automotive Regulatory Credits$542.0M−21.7%
Automotive Leasing$401.0M−10.3%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.