Tesla Shows Decline in Profits but Increase in Revenue in Q2 2024. The company faces challenges due to lower prices for electric cars and investments in artificial intelligence projects.
Tesla financial results
Profits under pressure
Tesla, founded by Elon Musk, in the second quarter of 2024 showed the lowest profit in the last five years. According to Reuters , this is due to a decrease in prices for electric cars to stimulate demand and a simultaneous increase in spending on projects in the field of artificial intelligence. As a result, the company's shares fell by 8%.
Key financial indicators
In the second quarter of this year, Tesla showed the following financial results:
- Gross margin excluding regulatory benefits fell to 14.6%, below the forecast of 16.29%.
- Revenue reached $25.50 billion, slightly higher than last year and analysts' expectations.
- Tesla's regulatory credit sales nearly tripled to a record $890 million in the second quarter from a year earlier.
- Net income was $1.48 billion, down significantly from $2.7 billion a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share were 52 cents, missing the Wall Street forecast of 62 cents.
Reasons for financial changes
To optimize costs, Tesla fired more than 10% of its employees. The company also noted that the profit was affected by restructuring costs and increased operating expenses related to projects in the field of artificial intelligence.
In the conditions of declining demand for electric cars, Elon Musk focused on the development of artificial intelligence , autonomous driving software, the robotaxi concept and the Optimus robot, which is planned to be implemented at the Tesla factory as early as 2025.
Analysts' view
AJ Bell investment analyst Dan Coatsworth notes that Musk's company has missed its fourth quarter in a row. . In his opinion, while Tesla talks a lot about robotaxis, humanoid robots and autonomous driving, this is more "potential wealth of the future, not of today."
Challenges in the electric car market
Tesla's electric car shipments have been declining for two consecutive quarters due to competition from Chinese manufacturers and a lack of affordable models. In the second quarter, Musk postponed the development of a new budget car in favor of less ambitious economy models.
Glossary
- Tesla is an American company specializing in the production of electric vehicles and technologies for sustainable energy industry
- Elon Musk is an entrepreneur, engineer and investor, founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.
- AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a branch of computer science that deals with the creation of intelligent machines.
- Optimus is a humanoid robot developed by Tesla.
- Wall Street is the financial district of New York, a symbol of the American financial market.
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Tesla posted the lowest profit in the last 5 years in Q2 2024, but the turnover increased to $25.5 billion. Lower prices for electric cars and investments in AI affected the financial indicators of Elon Musk's company.
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Olena
Oh, this Tesla news... Musk seems to be focused on AI and robots rather than EVs. I wonder if this is the right strategy? 🤔
Hans
Yes, Olena, it's a risky game. But Musk has always been a visionary. Maybe he sees a future in AI and robotaxis? Although a 45% drop in profit is serious 😱
Sophie
I'm more concerned that Tesla laid off 10% of its employees. That's a huge number of people! I hope they find a new job 😔
Giovanni
Sophie, you are right about the layoffs. But look at the bargain - $25.5 billion! This is impressive. And sales of regulatory credits tripled. Tesla still has strong potential 💪
Grumpy Boris
Ugh! All these electric cars, robots, AI... Nonsense! It would be better to produce normal cars instead of chasing fashion trends. And what is Optimus? Another waste!
Maria
Boris, you are as usual! 😄 And I believe that Tesla is doing the right thing by investing in the future. Yes, it's risky now, but those who don't take risks don't drink champagne!
Pierre
Maria is right! Imagine a world with robotaxis and intelligent robots. This is a revolution! Although Hans is right - the drop in profit is alarming. I wonder how long investors will hold out?
Olena
However, I am concerned about competition with Chinese companies. Tesla needs to do something about this or they will lose the market. Maybe that's why Musk is betting on AI? 🧐