Tesla reports revenue growth after two down quarters in a row

Core Insights - Tesla reported better-than-expected revenue of $28.1 billion, surpassing the street's expectation of $26.36 billion, but missed earnings per share (EPS) at 50 cents, below the expected 55 cents [1][2] Financial Performance - Revenue exceeded expectations by approximately 6.6% [1] - EPS fell short by about 9.1% compared to market expectations [1] Market Reaction - Following the earnings report, Tesla's shares declined by approximately 1% [2] Revenue Composition - Approximately 80% of Tesla's revenues are derived from automotive sales, yet the company trades at a high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of over 250 based on forward earnings [3] - The battery storage segment, while a high-growth area, saw a year-over-year decline of 7% last quarter, contributing only 10% to total revenues [4] Future Outlook - Investors are seeking more concrete details regarding future plans, particularly in areas such as robo-taxis and autonomous vehicle development [2][5] - There is skepticism regarding the impact of new lower-priced models (Model 3 and Model Y) on sales, as they are perceived to have lower range and capabilities [5]