https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-reports-q3-earnings-beat-positive-free-cash-flow-and-better-than-expected-capexContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-reports-q3-earnings-beat-positive-free-cash-flow-and-better-than-expected-capexhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tesla-reports-q3-earnings-beat-positive-free-cash-flow-and-better-than-expected-capex#u152682Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:34:08 +0000Tesla 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 mattersTesla'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