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🚘 Tesla: 'We Dug Our Own Grave'

Elon Musk's latest earnings call reveals eyebrow-raising quotes

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Tesla reported its Q3 performance last week, and the stock nosedived by nearly 15% in the following days.

As always, the quarter had a lot to unpack, and we're here to sift through it, offering you visualized insights and a clearer picture.

Price cuts and fewer deliveries contributed to a significant drop in revenue growth. In addition, squeezed margins led to the operating profit plummeting by 52% year-over-year.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom. Tesla still aims to deliver 1.8 million vehicles in 2023. The much-anticipated Cybertruck is also on the horizon, with first deliveries slated for the end of November, albeit with some strings attached (more on this in a minute).

Meanwhile, the Big Three US automakers β€” GM, Ford, and Stellantis β€” face pressure from the United Automobile Workers union, with recent strikes and layoffs capturing headlines. Could this turbulence in the industry work in Tesla's favor?

πŸš™ The Big Three & the UAW Strike

πŸš™ The Big Three & the UAW Strike

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Today at a glance:

  1. Tesla Q3 FY23.

  2. Recent business highlights.

  3. Key quotes from the earnings call.

  4. What to watch looking forward.


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1. Tesla Q3 FY23

Tesla's revenue comes from three primary sources:

  • Automotive: Revenue from selling electric vehicles, including models S, 3, X, and Y (84% of revenue).

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