Tesla (TSLA) Financials

Austin, TX · Founded 2003 · 134,785 employees

Last Updated: 2025-11-06

Tesla generated $94.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, a -2.9% year-over-year change. Gross margin was 18.0%. Net income reached $3.9B.

Tesla is in a high-stakes transition where $44.7B in liquidity meets a massive $25B+ capex commitment; the stock's valuation now relies on subjective accounting milestones and autonomy 'options' while core operational risks like inventory build and legal verdicts mount. Quick take: Tesla enters 2026 with a large liquidity cushion (approximately $44.7B in cash and short-term investments) and improving automotive gross margins (21.1% in Q1 2026), while simultaneously committing to an aggressive growth and AI roadmap (Robotaxi, Optimus, battery cell vertical integration) that requires very large capital and operating investments. The quarter shows healthy operating cash flow ($3.94B) but also rising non-cash charges, large stock-based compensation exposure, legal and regulatory overhang and a growing inventory and warranty book that merit close monitoring.

Revenue Trend
$53.8BFY21$81.5BFY22$96.8BFY23$97.7BFY24$94.8BFY25

Tesla Key Financial Metrics

Revenue
$94.8B
-2.9% YoY
Net Income
$3.9B
4.1% margin
Gross Margin
18.0%
EPS (Diluted)
$1.08
Total Assets
$137.8B
Total Equity
$82.1B
Cash & Equivalents
$16.5B
Total Debt
$8.2B

Tesla Income Statement & Revenue History

Fiscal YearRevenueYoY GrowthGross MarginOp. MarginNet IncomeEPS
FY2025$94.8B-2.9%18.0%4.6%$3.9B$1.08
FY2024$97.7B+0.9%17.9%7.2%$7.2B$2.04
FY2023$96.8B+18.8%18.2%9.2%$15.0B$4.30
FY2022$81.5B+51.4%25.6%16.8%$12.6B$3.62
FY2021$53.8B+70.7%25.3%12.1%$5.6B$4.90
FY2020$31.5B+28.3%21.0%6.3%$862.0M$0.64
FY2019$24.6B+14.5%16.6%-0.3%$-775.0M$-4.92
FY2018$21.5B18.8%-1.8%$-1.1B$-5.72

Tesla Cash Flow Statement

Fiscal YearOperating Cash FlowCapital ExpendituresFree Cash FlowInvestingFinancing
FY2025$14.7B$-8.5B$6.2B$-15.5B$1.1B
FY2024$14.9B$-11.3B$3.6B$-18.8B$3.9B
FY2023$13.3B$-8.9B$4.4B$-15.6B$2.6B
FY2022$14.7B$-7.2B$7.6B$-12.0B$-3.5B
FY2021$11.5B$-6.5B$5.0B$-7.9B$-5.2B
FY2020$5.9B$-3.2B$2.8B$-3.1B$10.0B
FY2019$2.4B$-1.3B$1.1B$-1.4B$1.5B
FY2018$2.1B$-2.1B$-2.9M$-2.3B$573.8M

Tesla Balance Sheet Summary

Fiscal YearTotal AssetsTotal LiabilitiesTotal EquityCashTotal Debt
FY2025$137.8B$54.9B$82.1B$16.5B$8.2B
FY2024$122.1B$48.4B$72.9B$16.1B$7.9B
FY2023$106.6B$43.0B$62.6B$16.4B$4.7B
FY2022$82.3B$36.4B$44.7B$16.3B$2.1B
FY2021$62.1B$30.5B$30.2B$17.6B$5.4B
FY2020$52.1B$28.4B$22.2B$19.4B$11.7B
FY2019$34.3B$26.2B$6.6B$6.3B$12.5B
FY2018$29.7B$23.4B$4.9B$3.7B$11.0B

Tesla Strategic Analysis

Top Strengths

  • Large liquidity cushion: ~$44.7B of cash and short-term investments provides runway for investment or defense.
  • Leading position in autonomy and software-enabled services (FSD, Robotaxi) with tangible early deployments and AI infrastructure.
  • Significant energy backlog: $10.15B of long‑dated energy performance obligations with ~$5.02B expected in next 12 months.

Top Concerns

  • Massive CEO stock awards: potential multi‑billion GAAP charges and meaningful dilution if milestones vest.
  • Legal/regulatory overhang: product liability verdicts, FSD/autopilot class actions and civil rights investigations could impose material costs and operational constraints.
  • Execution & cash intensity: inventory build-up, rising warranty reserves and a >$25B 2026 capex plan increase funding and execution risk.

Tesla Key Corporate Events

Sep 2025
Tesla Updates Indemnification for Directors and Officers
Jan 2023
Tesla Secures $5B Revolving Line, Can Expand to $7B
Aug 2021
Tesla revises SUNY battery research deal, updates milestone targets
Jan 2021
Tesla, Panasonic Agree 2021 Japan Battery-Cell Supply Deal
Dec 2020
Tesla Files At-the-Market Offering for $5.0B
Sep 2020
Tesla Files $5B ATM Offering, Confirms 5-for-1 Stock Split

Frequently Asked Questions About Tesla Financials

How much revenue does Tesla make?

Tesla generated $94.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. That represents a -2.9% change from $97.7B in fiscal year 2024.

Is Tesla profitable?

Yes, Tesla is profitable. The company reported net income of $3.9B in fiscal year 2025, representing a net profit margin of 4.1%. In the prior fiscal year 2024, net income was $7.2B.

What is Tesla's gross margin?

Tesla's gross margin for fiscal year 2025 was 18.0%, calculated from gross profit of $17.1B on revenue of $94.8B. Over the past 5 years, gross margins have ranged between 18% and 26%.

How many employees does Tesla have?

Tesla employs approximately 134,785 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX and was founded in 2003.

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