GoKawiilTesla Q3 2026 net profit falls 43% to $787 million despite flat revenue
Tesla reported Q3 2026 revenue of roughly $28 billion, nearly unchanged from a year earlier, as automotive revenue dipped 3% and solar/storage revenue dropped 16% to $2.9 billion. Services revenue grew a third to $4.6 billion, but operating expenses jumped 39% to $4.8 billion, pushing operating margin down to 2.6% from 5.8% a year earlier, with net profit falling 43% to $787 million.
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The sharp rise in operating expenses and a 110% jump in capital expenditures suggest Tesla is spending heavily even as core automotive and energy revenues soften, which could pressure profitability further if sales don't recover. A 62% drop in free cash flow may limit the company's flexibility for future investments unless growth in services or new products offsets declining margins.
- Net profit dropped 43% year over year to $787 million
- Automotive revenue fell 3% while solar/storage revenue fell 16%
- Capital expenditures rose 110% while free cash flow fell 62%
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “Tesla profits drop 43% in Q3”
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