Tesla(NASDAQ) TSLA

Tesla NASDAQ:TSLA makes electric cars that people drive every day. It also creates systems to capture and store solar power. The company develops smart software to help its vehicles drive themselves.

What Tesla Makes

• Automotive: Includes the design and sale of electric sedans and SUVs, along with revenue from regulatory credits; generated $57.31 billion in revenue during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Energy Generation and Storage: Provides solar power systems and large-scale batteries for homes and utilities; brought in $8.43 billion in revenue for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Services and Other: Manages vehicle maintenance, used car sales, and the Supercharger network for fast vehicle charging; accounted for $12.93 billion in revenue for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Autonomy and Robotics: Develops self-driving software known as Super Intelligence (SI) and the Optimus humanoid robot.

Growing the Business

• Launched the Robotaxi service in June 2025 to advance a service-driven business model.
• Introduced the Cybercab and the Tesla Semi during the third quarter of 2026.
• Invested $2.00 billion in SpaceX common stock during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Began production at a new battery factory near Houston, Texas, in the third quarter of 2026.
• Entered into three credit agreements in Sept. 2026 providing $30 billion in funding flexibility.

What Sets Tesla Apart

Tesla focuses on vertical integration by manufacturing its own battery cells and semiconductors at large-scale facilities called Gigafactories. The company uses data from its large fleet of vehicles to improve its Super Intelligence (SI), which refers to advanced computer systems capable of learning and solving complex problems. These operational strengths support a strategy aimed at reducing production costs while leading the transition to sustainable energy.

Tesla by the Numbers

• Total revenues were $78.67 billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, up 13% year over year.
• Net income attributable to common stockholders reached $2.38 billion during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.
• Cash provided by operating activities was $14.90 billion during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, up $3.96 billion from the prior-year period.
• Capital expenditures were $13.01 billion during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026, compared to $6.13 billion during the same period in 2025.

Tesla's Evolving Mission

Tesla has moved from a niche car maker to a technology company focused on artificial intelligence and clean energy. Its heavy investment in compute infrastructure and robotics supports a shift toward service-based revenue and autonomous transport.