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Jun 30, 2020

Tesla Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Tesla posted its fourth sequential GAAP profit and generated positive free cash flow despite factory shutdowns.

Key Takeaways

Tesla reported a GAAP profit for the fourth consecutive quarter and positive free cash flow of $418M despite the closure of the Fremont factory for nearly half the quarter. The company's cash and cash equivalents increased by $535M to $8.6B. Operating margin reached 5.4% for the quarter.

Posted fourth sequential GAAP profit.

Generated positive free cash flow of $418M.

Increased cash and cash equivalents by $535M to $8.6B.

Operating margin reached 5.4%.

Total Revenue
$6.04B
Previous year: $6.35B
-4.9%
EPS
$0.15
Previous year: -$0.07
-314.3%
Gross Margin
21%
Operating Margin
5.4%
Previous year: -2.6%
-307.7%
Gross Profit
$1.27B
Previous year: $921M
+37.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.62B
Previous year: $4.96B
+73.9%
Free Cash Flow
$418M
Previous year: $614M
-32.0%
Total Assets
$38.1B
Previous year: $31.9B
+19.6%

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Forward Guidance

Tesla has the capacity installed to exceed 500,000 vehicle deliveries this year, despite recent production interruptions. The company expects its operating margin will continue to grow over time. Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Shanghai are expected to start in 2021. Tesla Semi deliveries will also begin in 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Capacity installed to exceed 500,000 vehicle deliveries this year.
  • Operating margin expected to continue to grow.
  • Model Y deliveries from Gigafactory Berlin and Gigafactory Shanghai expected in 2021.
  • Tesla Semi deliveries will also begin in 2021.
  • Continuing to significantly invest in product roadmap.

Challenges Ahead

  • Difficult to predict further operational interruptions.
  • Difficult to predict how global consumer sentiment will evolve.
  • Achieving 500,000 vehicle delivery goal has become more difficult.
  • Uncertainties in future macroeconomic and regulatory conditions arising from the current global pandemic.
  • Risk of delays in the manufacture, production, delivery and/or completion of vehicles and energy products and product features.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income