Tesla(US:TSLA) 第一财经·2025-10-23 00:12Core Viewpoint - Tesla reported a 12% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3, reaching $28.1 billion, ending a two-quarter decline trend, with market expectations at $26.37 billion [3][4] Financial Performance - Automotive revenue increased from $20 billion in the same period last year to $21.2 billion, a 6% year-over-year growth [3][4] - Q3 net profit decreased by 37% from $2.17 billion (62 cents per share) to $1.37 billion (39 cents per share) [4] - Regulatory credit revenue for the automotive business fell 44% year-over-year from $739 million to $417 million [5] Market Dynamics - The expiration of the U.S. federal electric vehicle tax credit led to a surge in vehicle purchases before the deadline, resulting in a record delivery of 497,099 vehicles in Q3 [4] - Tesla's total vehicle production for the quarter was 447,450 units, but cumulative deliveries for the first three quarters of 2025 were approximately 1.2 million, down about 6% from the same period in 2024 [4] Strategic Initiatives - To boost sales, Tesla launched lower-cost "standard versions" of the Model Y and Model 3, aiming to make products more affordable post-tax credit expiration [5] - Analysts warn that this move may pressure profit margins, as cost reductions per vehicle may not fully offset the impact of lower prices [5] Future Outlook - Tesla did not provide specific sales targets but plans to start mass production of Cybercab, Semi, and Megapack 3 by 2026 [6] - The energy production and storage segment saw a 44% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $3.42 billion [6] - The company is building the first-generation production line for its humanoid robot, Optimus, indicating a strategic shift towards autonomous technology [6][7] Valuation and Market Position - Tesla's valuation of approximately $1.5 trillion reflects investor confidence in its robotics and AI business [7] - The company has shifted its focus from pure automotive sales to a model centered around autonomous driving technology [7]