Tesla Inc
TSLA
$468.37 2.59%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Auto Manufacturers
Q4 2024
Published: Jan 30, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $25.71B up 2.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.66 decreased by 71.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 16.3%
  • Net income of 2.36B
  • ""We see a path for Tesla being the most valuable company in the world by far, not even close... that is overwhelmingly due to autonomous vehicles and autonomous humanoid robots."" - Elon Musk

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Q4 2024 Results: Accelerating Towards Autonomy and Market Leadership

Executive Summary

In Q4 2024, Tesla Inc. achieved significant milestones, with record vehicle deliveries at an annualized rate of nearly 2 million, driven primarily by the stellar performance of the Model Y, which ranked as the best-selling vehicle of any kind globally. The company reported revenues of $25.71 billion, reflecting a 2.15% year-over-year increase, while net income stood at $2.36 billion. Management emphasized their commitment to enhancing vehicle autonomy and reducing costs, which will be pivotal as they face an increasingly competitive market. Despite achieving record sales, Tesla's gross profit margin declined to 16.25%, attributed primarily to lower average selling prices (ASPs) and the impact of transitioning to the new Model Y. Elon Musk indicated that investments in manufacturing, AI, and robotics will drive future growth, positioning Tesla as a frontrunner in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and beyond, into sectors such as autonomous humanoid robots.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

25.71B
QoQ: 2.08% | YoY:2.15%

Gross Profit

4.18B
16.26% margin
QoQ: -16.37% | YoY:-5.84%

Operating Income

1.58B
QoQ: -41.74% | YoY:-23.30%

Net Income

2.36B
QoQ: 8.72% | YoY:-70.29%

EPS

0.72
QoQ: 5.88% | YoY:-71.08%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue:** $25.71 billion, up 2.15% YoY, 2.08% QoQ.
  • **Gross Profit:** $4.18 billion, gross profit margin at **16.25%**, down from previous quarters, reflecting cost pressures and ASP decline.
  • **Operating Income:** $1.58 billion with an operating margin of **6.16%**.
  • **Net Income:** $2.36 billion, marking a **70.3% YoY decrease** due to previous yearโ€™s non-recurring benefits.
  • **Earnings Per Share (EPS):** $0.72, down from $2.49 YoY.

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