Executive Summary
Tesla Inc. reported its Q3 2022 results, marking a significant achievement with revenues of $21.45 billion, a year-over-year increase of 55.95% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 26.69%. Profits also surged with net income reaching $3.29 billion, an impressive year-over-year growth of 103.46%. This quarter was characterized by robust operational metrics, including an operating margin of 17.2% and an industry-leading auto gross margin of 27.9%. Tesla's ability to maintain strength in demand, alongside favorable market positioning within the electric vehicle industry, reaffirms its competitive edge despite macroeconomic pressures that affect input costs and logistics. Furthermore, with production ramps at Giga Berlin and Austin evidencing positive momentum, Tesla is anticipated to continue its growth trajectory into Q4 2022, as outlined by management during the earnings call.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
21.45B
QoQ: 26.69% | YoY:55.95%
Gross Profit
5.38B
25.09% margin
QoQ: 27.11% | YoY:47.05%
Operating Income
3.69B
QoQ: 49.68% | YoY:79.46%
Net Income
3.29B
QoQ: 45.73% | YoY:103.46%
EPS
1.05
QoQ: 43.84% | YoY:94.44%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
- **Cash Flow from Operations**: $5.1 billion
- **Free Cash Flow**: $3.3 billion
- **Cash at Period End**: $19.53 billion
- **Debt-to-Equity Ratio**: 0.83, indicating low leverage and robust financial stability where cash reserves comfortably exceed borrowings. **Margins**:
- **Gross Margin**: 25.02%