Tesla Q1 Earnings Highlights: EV Giant Misses Wall Street Estimates, Makes Cost Cuts, Invests In AI, Speeds Launch Of New Models
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported Q1 earnings with revenue of $21.0 billion, missing Wall Street's estimate of $22.15 billion, and EPS of 45 cents, below the consensus of 51 cents. Automotive revenue fell 13% YOY, while services revenue rose 25%. Challenges included an arson attack at Gigafactory Berlin and the Red Sea conflict. Tesla announced job cuts and a focus on profitable growth, including investments in AI and a faster launch of new models. Shares rose 5% in after-hours trading.
April 23, 2024 | 8:35 pm
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Tesla's Q1 earnings missed estimates with lower revenue and EPS, faced production challenges, and announced job cuts. However, it's investing in AI and accelerating new model launches.
Despite missing earnings estimates and announcing significant job cuts, Tesla's commitment to cost reduction, investment in AI, and acceleration of new model launches signal a strong future growth strategy. This, combined with a 5% increase in after-hours trading, suggests a positive short-term impact on TSLA's stock price.
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