Tesla Inc (TSLA) Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Comprehensive analysis of Tesla Inc's financial performance for Q1 2024 with historical comparisons and future outlook.

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Tesla Inc [TSLA] 0.16% $ 346.97
Exchange: NASDAQ Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Auto Manufacturers

Q1 2024 Report Published: Apr 24, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $21.30B down 8.7% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.34 decreased by 53.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 17.4%
  • Net income of 1.13B
  • ""Despite these challenges, the Tesla team did a great job executing in a tough environment... energy storage deployments... reached an all-time high in Q1, leading to record profitability for the energy business," - Elon Musk." - Elon Musk

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Q1 2024 Financial Results: Navigating Challenges and Future Growth Prospects

Executive Summary

In the first quarter of 2024, Tesla Inc (TSLA) reported revenues of $21.3 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 8.7% and a quarter-over-quarter drop of 15.4%. This decline is primarily attributed to seasonal challenges and ongoing macroeconomic pressures, as stated by management during the earnings call. Despite the revenue decline, Tesla demonstrated resilience with operating income of $1.17 billion and net income of $1.13 billion, amounting to diluted EPS of $0.34. Elon Musk emphasized Tesla's commitment to electric vehicle (EV) dominance despite competitors' pullbacks, showcasing strategic investments in AI and energy sectors that are anticipated to drive future growth. Furthermore, the capital-efficient production of new models is expected to bolster overall vehicle capacity and profitability.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

21.30B
QoQ: -15.36% | YoY:-8.69%

Gross Profit

3.70B
17.35% margin
QoQ: -16.72% | YoY:-18.07%

Operating Income

1.17B
QoQ: -43.27% | YoY:-56.04%

Net Income

1.13B
QoQ: -85.76% | YoY:-55.07%

EPS

0.37
QoQ: -85.14% | YoY:-53.75%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

**Revenue**: $21.3 billion, -8.7% YoY, -15.4% QoQ **Gross Profit**: $3.70 billion, with a gross profit margin of 17.4% **Operating Income**: $1.17 billion, equating to a 5.5% operating margin **Net Income**: $1.13 billion; net income margin at 5.3% **Diluted EPS**: $0.34, reflecting a 53.75% drop YoY **Cash Position**: Cash and cash equivalents stood at $12 billion, down from $17 billion in the previous quarter. The quarterly financials indicate a compression in margins and profit metr...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 19,335.00 0.12 -9.2% View
Q4 2024 25,707.00 0.66 +2.2% View
Q3 2024 25,182.00 0.62 +7.9% View
Q2 2024 25,500.00 0.42 +2.3% View
Q1 2024 21,301.00 0.34 -8.7% View