Core Insights - Tesla reported third-quarter 2025 earnings per share of 50 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents and down from 72 cents year-over-year. Total revenues reached $28.1 billion, exceeding the estimate of $26.4 billion and reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase [1][10]. Production and Deliveries - Tesla's third-quarter production totaled 447,450 units, a 5% decline year-over-year, and fell short of the estimate of 451,948 units. However, vehicle deliveries increased by 7% year-over-year to 497,099 units, surpassing the estimate of 435,370 units. Model 3/Y deliveries rose by 9% to 481,166 vehicles, exceeding expectations [2][10]. Automotive Revenues - Total automotive revenues amounted to $21.2 billion, up 6% year-over-year and exceeding the estimate of $18.86 billion. This figure included $417 million from the sale of regulatory credits, which decreased by 43.6% year-over-year. Excluding leasing and regulatory credits, automotive sales totaled $20.4 billion, surpassing the projection of $18 billion [3]. Profitability Metrics - Automotive gross profit, excluding leasing and regulatory credits, was reported at $3 billion, with an automotive gross margin of 14.7%, down from 16.4% in the third quarter of 2024. Tesla's operating margin declined by 501 basis points year-over-year to 5.8%, although it exceeded the estimate of 4.9% [3][4]. Energy and Services Revenue - Energy Generation and Storage revenues reached $3.4 billion, a 44% increase year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of $2.9 billion. Energy storage deployments were reported at 12.5 GWh. Services and Other revenues were $3.5 billion, up 25% year-over-year, also exceeding the estimate of $3.35 billion [5][10]. Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, Tesla had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $41.6 billion, an increase from $36.6 billion as of December 31, 2024. Long-term debt and finance leases net of the current portion totaled $5.78 billion, slightly up from $5.75 billion [6]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.24 billion in the third quarter of 2025, down from $6.26 billion in the previous year. Capital expenditure for the quarter totaled $2.25 billion, with free cash flow generated amounting to $4 billion, compared to $2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2024 [7].