Tesla third-quarter profit falls 43% as it explores possible SpaceX merger
Tesla reported third-quarter shareholder profit of $787 million, down sharply from a year earlier, while revenue remained near $28 billion. Free cash flow of $1.5 billion exceeded expectations despite heavy investment in AI and robotics. Meanwhile, independent committees are exploring a possible SpaceX merger, with no agreement announced.
Tesla reported third-quarter shareholder profit of $787 million, down sharply from a year earlier, while revenue remained near $28 billion. Free cash flow of $1.5 billion exceeded expectations despite heavy investment in AI and robotics. Meanwhile, independent committees are exploring a possible SpaceX merger, with no agreement announced.
Stronger-than-expected cash generation gives Tesla more room to fund its AI ambitions, although weaker profits highlight pressure on its existing business.
Investors will watch Tesla’s revised spending plans, robotaxi expansion and progress on potential merger discussions. A SpaceX deal remains uncertain.
20 October:
Musk said independent committees were exploring a Tesla–SpaceX merger.
21 October:
Tesla released its third-quarter results and reduced its 2026 capital spending forecast to approximately $20 billion.
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