# Tesla’s Q3 profit falls 43%

https://mins.news/en/item/110252

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-21 21:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/tesla-profits-drop-43-in-q3/

> Tesla reported Q3 revenue of $28 billion, almost unchanged from a year earlier. Operating expenses rose 39%, while net profit fell 43% to $787 million. Capital expenditures climbed 110%, and free cash flow dropped 62%.

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