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Tesla reports Q3 earnings beat, positive free cash flow, and better-than-expected capex

Tesla reported Q3 2026 revenue of $28.05 billion, flat compared to a year ago, with GAAP net income of $787 million and non-GAAP net income of $1.70 billion. The company's earnings beat Wall Street estimates, with positive free cash flow of $1.53 billion and better-than-expected capital expenditures. Tesla's stock slipped more than 3% in extended trading despite the earnings beat.

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  • ✓ Tesla reported Q3 2026 revenue of $28.05 billion
  • ✓ Tesla's GAAP net income was $787 million and non-GAAP net income was $1.70 billion
  • ✓ Tesla's free cash flow was $1.53 billion
  • ✓ Tesla's earnings beat Wall Street estimates
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Tesla's Q3 2026 earnings report revealed better-than-expected financial results, with a focus on positive free cash flow and capital expenditures.

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  1. Tesla reports Q3 earnings beat, positive free cash flow

    Tesla reported Q3 2026 revenue of $28.05 billion, flat compared to a year ago, with GAAP net income of $787 million and non-GAAP net income of $1.70 billion. The company's earnings beat Wall Street estimates, with positive free cash flow of $1.53 billion and better-than-expected capital expenditures. Tesla's stock slipped more than 3% in extended trading despite the earnings beat.

    Why it matters

    Tesla's Q3 earnings report came a day after CEO Elon Musk suggested a potential merger with SpaceX, his other company. The reports of a possible tie-up between the two companies have drawn significant attention from investors and analysts. Tesla's financial performance is closely watched by investors, as the company is a leading player in the electric vehicle market and a major player in the technology industry.

    What is confirmed

    • Tesla reported Q3 2026 revenue of $28.05 billion
    • Tesla's GAAP net income was $787 million and non-GAAP net income was $1.70 billion
    • Tesla's free cash flow was $1.53 billion
    • Tesla's earnings beat Wall Street estimates
    • FSD was attached to over 75% of new North American deliveries

    Still unconfirmed

    • A potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX is being discussed

    What to watch next

    • Tesla's Q4 2026 earnings report
    • Updates on the potential Tesla-SpaceX merger
    • Tesla's progress in the electric vehicle market
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Yahoo Finance — Tesla reports Q3 earnings beat, positive free cash flow, and better-than-expected capex
    2. The New York Times — Tesla Profit Slumps as Musk Pours Money Into A.I. and Robots
    3. WSJ — Tesla Reports Flat Revenue, Increased Cash Flow as SpaceX Merger Talk Looms
    4. Investor's Business Daily — Tesla Earnings Beat, FSD Revenue Strong, But TSLA Falls After Call
    5. Bloomberg.com — Tesla’s Third-Quarter Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates
    6. www.cnbc.com — Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2026 earnings report - CNBC
    7. uk.finance.yahoo.com — Tesla reports Q3 earnings beat, positive free cash flow, and better-than-expected capex
    8. finance.yahoo.com — Tesla stock slips despite Q3 earnings beat, better-than ...
    9. teslanorth.com — Tesla Q3 2026 Earnings: US$28B Revenue as FSD Attach Rate ...
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