NASDAQ$TSLA
Tesla Motors, Inc. · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Tesla broke new records, exceeding $1B of GAAP net income for the first time and achieving an 11.0% operating margin.
Tesla's Q2 2021 saw record vehicle production and deliveries, exceeding $1B in GAAP net income for the first time. The company achieved an 11.0% operating margin despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
- Record vehicle production and deliveries in Q2.
- Successful launch of FSD subscription in July.
- Started delivering the new Model S to customers.
- $1.3B GAAP operating income; 11.0% operating margin in Q2.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Tesla · Revenue · Quarterly
$12B
Revenue by segment
Tesla · $5 total across 5 segments · Q2 2021
- Automotive Sales$1-100.0%20.0%
- Automotive Leasing$1-100.0%20.0%
- Regulatory Credits$1-100.0%20.0%
- Energy & Storage$1-100.0%20.0%
- Services & Other$1-100.0%20.0%
Forward guidance
Tesla plans to grow manufacturing capacity as quickly as possible, expecting 50% average annual growth in vehicle deliveries over a multi-year horizon. Operating margin is expected to continue growing, reaching industry-leading levels with capacity expansion and localization plans underway.
Tailwinds
- Plan to grow manufacturing capacity as quickly as possible.
- Expect to achieve 50% average annual growth in vehicle deliveries.
- Have sufficient liquidity to fund product roadmap, long-term capacity expansion plans and other expenses.
- Expect operating margin will continue to grow over time.
- Believe we remain on track to build our first Model Y vehicles in Berlin and Austin in 2021.
Headwinds
- Rate of growth will depend on equipment capacity, operational efficiency, and the capacity and stability of the supply chain.
- Pace of production ramps will be influenced by the successful introduction of many new product and manufacturing technologies.
- Ongoing supply-chain related challenges.
- Regional permitting.
- Shifted the launch of the Semi truck program to 2022.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.5%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
36 / 64 earnings
Positive
+25.1%
Q1 2013
Best reaction
-14.1%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -5.9% | -3.0% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | -3.0% | +10.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.6% | +4.9% | -10.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | -8.2% | -3.4% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.4% | +20.1% | +42.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.9% | +0.8% | -24.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +19.5% | +20.4% | +61.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -14.1% | -12.6% | -16.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +14.1% | +18.5% | +22.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -12.7% | -8.7% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -13.6% | -16.8% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -10.4% | -8.3% | -26.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -11.6% | -11.8% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +11.4% | +15.8% | +36.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.9% | -4.1% | -18.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +10.7% | +9.3% | +20.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.9% | -2.9% | -35.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | -9.7% | +2.0% | -11.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.4% | +18.6% | +31.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.2% | +6.8% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.4% | -2.7% | -15.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.4% | -4.9% | -23.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.9% | -0.4% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.5% | -1.8% | +30.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.7% | -1.0% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +13.0% | +37.6% | +17.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +17.3% | +28.2% | +30.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -12.1% | -9.4% | -18.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -6.1% | -8.5% | -27.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.2% | +5.2% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | +7.0% | +13.8% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +17.2% | +14.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.2% | +1.0% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.6% | -5.5% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -9.7% | -8.7% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.6% | +11.1% | +11.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -7.3% | -3.7% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | -7.7% | -11.2% | -5.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.8% | -2.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | -0.5% | -12.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -13.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -13.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +25.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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