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Tesla Surges 12% After Reporting $2.2 Billion Profit in Q3

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Tesla Inc reported a surprise profit of $US2.2 billion ($3.3 billion) for the July-September quarter, surpassing expectations and sending its stock price up 12% in after-hours trading. The company's earnings were driven by a 20% increase in vehicle sales, which is expected to grow by 20-30% next year as autonomous technology improves. Despite facing uncertain demand and competitors scaling back EV investments, Tesla remains committed to expanding its vehicle lineup, reducing costs, and investing in AI projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tesla reported a profit of $US2.2 billion ($3.3 billion) for the July-September quarter, exceeding expectations and sending the stock price up 12% in after-hours trading.
  • The company's earnings were driven by a 20% increase in vehicle sales, with deliveries surpassing 1.8 million vehicles in 2023.
  • Tesla expects vehicle sales to grow by 20-30% next year as autonomous technology improves.
  • The company has reduced its cost of goods sold per vehicle to a record low of approximately $35,100, with falling raw material prices for EV batteries contributing to the savings.
  • Tesla's third-quarter profit margin from vehicle sales, excluding regulatory credits, increased to 17.05%, up from 14.6% in the previous quarter.
  • The company delivered 1.29 million vehicles in the first nine months of this year and must deliver an additional 514,925 vehicles to surpass last year's record.

Statistics:

  • Tesla's stock price surged 12% in after-hours trading.
  • The company earned $US2.2 billion ($3.3 billion) in profit for the July-September quarter.
  • Vehicle sales increased by 20% compared to the same quarter last year.
  • Tesla will need to deliver an additional 514,925 vehicles to surpass last year's record of 1.8 million vehicles.
  • The company's third-quarter profit margin from vehicle sales, excluding regulatory credits, increased to 17.05%.
  • Regulatory credit revenue totaled $739 million, up 33% from the same quarter last year.

Sources:

  • Investing.com: "Tesla Surges 12% After Reporting $2.2 Billion Profit in Q3".
  • Reuters: "Tesla reports record low vehicle production cost, beats profit expectations".
  • Tesla Inc: "Third Quarter 2023 Shareholder Letter".
  • LSEG: "Tesla reports Q3 2024 earnings".
  • Visible Alpha: "Tesla Third-Quarter 2024 Earnings Brief".

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