On Tesla earnings day, all eyes are Elon, profits, and AI

Tesla earnings day is upon us — the quarterly check in with one of the world’s largest EV makers and its controversial CEO Elon Musk. Tesla’s fourth-quarter and full-year earnings are expected to be released Wednesday after market close. A webcast, in which Tesla management will answer questions from analysts and retail investors, is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET. Ever since Tesla’s public debut in June 2010, the quarterly report and accompanying earnings call has delivered surprises, often from Musk ...