Core Viewpoint - Tesla's second-quarter financial results indicate a decline in both revenue and net profit, reflecting challenges in the automotive sector and falling short of market expectations [2][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Tesla's Q2 revenue was $22.496 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 12%, while market expectations were $22.826 billion [2]. - The net profit for Q2 was $1.172 billion, down 23% year-over-year, compared to market expectations of $1.136 billion [2]. - Adjusted earnings per share were $0.40, also a 23% decline year-over-year, with expectations set at $0.42 [2]. Group 2: Automotive Business - Revenue from Tesla's automotive business in Q2 was $16.661 billion, representing a 16% year-over-year decline, following a 20% decline in the previous quarter [3].