Tesla's Q4 2023 saw a 3% YoY revenue increase to $25.2B. GAAP net income was $7.9B, including a one-time non-cash tax benefit of $5.9B. Operating income decreased to $2.1B, resulting in an 8.2% operating margin. Free cash flow was $2.1B, and cash and investments increased to $29.1B.
Total revenue grew 3% YoY in Q4 to $25.2B.
GAAP net income reached $7.9B in Q4, influenced by a $5.9B non-cash tax benefit.
Operating income decreased YoY to $2.1B with an 8.2% operating margin.
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments increased to $29.1B, driven by free cash flow and financing activities.
Tesla is currently between two major growth waves and anticipates vehicle volume growth rate to be notably lower in 2024 as teams focus on the next-generation vehicle launch. The company expects the Energy Storage business to outpace the Automotive business in growth rate of deployments and revenue in 2024. Tesla has sufficient liquidity and will maintain a strong balance sheet. Hardware-related profits are expected to be accompanied by an acceleration of AI, software, and fleet-based profits over time. Cybertruck production and deliveries will ramp throughout the year, and progress continues on the next generation platform.
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