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Mar 31

Tesla Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Tesla reported a sharp decline in net income and revenue amid production shifts and tariff-related headwinds.

Key Takeaways

Tesla experienced a challenging Q1 2025, with lower vehicle deliveries and average selling prices contributing to a decline in revenue and profitability. However, energy and services segments showed growth, and the company continued to invest in AI and autonomy.

Revenue dropped to $19.3B due to a significant decline in automotive sales.

Net income decreased to $409M, down 71% from the previous year.

Energy storage deployments hit a record, driven by Powerwall and Megapack growth.

Tesla launched FSD (Supervised) in China and maintained progress on Cybertruck and Robotaxi projects.

Total Revenue
$19.3B
Previous year: $21.3B
-9.2%
EPS
$0.27
Previous year: $0.45
-40.0%
Gross Margin
16.3%
Previous year: 17.4%
-6.3%
Operating Margin
2.1%
Previous year: 5.5%
-61.8%
Cash from Operations
$2.16B
Previous year: $242M
+790.9%
Gross Profit
$3.15B
Previous year: $3.7B
-14.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$37B
Previous year: $12.5B
+196.8%
Free Cash Flow
$664M
Previous year: -$2.53B
-126.2%
Total Assets
$125B
Previous year: $109B
+14.5%

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Forward Guidance

Tesla is maintaining its investment in AI, autonomy, and energy while being cautious with expansion due to macroeconomic uncertainty and evolving trade policies.

Positive Outlook

  • FSD (Supervised) launched in China, validating global adaptability.
  • Cybertruck and Robotaxi production preparations on track.
  • Energy storage demand remains strong, driven by grid needs and AI data center loads.
  • IRA-compliant 4680 battery cells launched, enhancing eligibility for incentives.
  • New affordable vehicle production planned to begin in H1 2025 using current lines.

Challenges Ahead

  • Automotive revenue and margins impacted by Model Y factory upgrades.
  • Increased tariffs expected to impact energy business more than automotive.
  • Higher R&D and AI-related expenses weighed on profitability.
  • Production delays during Model Y transition affected delivery volumes.
  • Ongoing global trade policy uncertainty could reduce product demand.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income