{
  "id": 16010180,
  "title": "Tesla Q3 Earnings Disappoint As Net Profit Plunges 44% To $787 Million, Elon Musk-Led Electric Vehicle Maker Reports Flat Revenue Of $28 Billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tesla-q3-earnings-disappoint-as-net-profit-plunges-44-to-787-million",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T06:07:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/tesla-q3-earnings-disappoint-as-net-profit-plunges-44-to-787-million-elon-musk-led-electric-vehicle-maker-reports-flat-revenue-of-28-billion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tesla, under the leadership of Elon Musk, reported a significant 44% decline in net profit for the third quarter of 2026, despite a notable improvement in cash flow. The company's net income fell to $787 million, while revenue remained stagnant at $28 billion. The company's cash flow increased to $1.5 billion, showing stronger cash generation. Elon Musk has suggested a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, forming special committees at both companies to explore the idea. Tesla also nearly doubled its capital expenditure to $4.7 billion, indicating increased investments in manufacturing, technology, and future products.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Elon Musk -led electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla reported a sharp 44 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit for the third quarter of 2026, even as the company's cash flow improved significantly. The Texas-based automaker posted a net income of $787 million, while quarterly revenue remained largely unchanged at $28 billion, reflecting continued pressure on profitability. Tesla Q3…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}