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Tesla's Profit Puzzle Explained | Durham News

Tesla’s Q2 earnings show record revenue but a troubling profit picture: while revenue hit $28.24 billion—up 26% and topping $100 billion annually for the first time—the car business’s gross margin plummeted to 16.3%, and regulatory credits collapsed by two-thirds. Net income only dipped 5% thanks to a massive paper gain from SpaceX’s soaring valuation, a new wildcard in Tesla’s financials. Going forward, investors must focus on operating income—not net income—and brace for volatility tied to SpaceX’s stock swings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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