TESLA LIVE EARNINGS REPORT 2026
In a Nutshell
Tesla's Q1 2026 earnings beat low expectations (EPS 48¢ vs. 36¢ expected, revenue $22.28B), driving a 3.7% after-hours stock surge to near $400, despite stagnant car sales, declining margins, and no growth in a weak 2026 economy. The bull case hinges on Optimus robot potential (not robo-taxi, due to maintenance hassles and low margins), justifying a premium valuation 10x other Magnificent Seven stocks and Elon's $10T market cap dream, though short-term selloff risks remain amid volatility and overvaluation as a car company. Advice: Avoid trading earnings volatility (use limit orders, no leverage); long-term believers stomach swings, while value plays like UNH under $300 offer safer upside.
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Tesla reporting earnings after markets close on Wednesday, April 22nd, 12:55 p.m. in Arizona. Market expectations: 36 cents per share (terrible, lower than last year) and revenue of 22.28 billion (lower than last year). Low expectations set, but stock propped up based on projected valuations from Optimus robot and possibly robo taxi.
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Asking viewers: expect Tesla to skyrocket or drop? Nasdaq pushing higher after Trump announced ceasefire (after saying he wouldn't extend it). Markets irrational with weak labor market, rising inflation, average American can't afford home, yet at all-time highs. Questions thriving economy narrative. Market manipulation thriving, e.g., ending war in Iran multiple times.
Carvana lost 50% of value. LPP team noted no shares available to short. Speaker made video on it trading at $600-700, called it bullish short squeeze, uncomfortable shorting despite fundamentals.
Tesla on terrible track, not exceeding lowered expectations. Consumer spending not picking up in 2026, negative for Tesla. Oil prices up won't drive mass EV switch—no one takes loss on gas vehicle to buy Tesla (depreciates 50% off lot). Some may, but masses won't.
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