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My estimate for Tesla’s Q2 2026 Non-GAAP EPS is $0.55, the same as the analyst consensus. Tesla will report the actual numbers within two hours.
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Hi everyone. Here are my Tesla delivery estimates for Q2 2026. The gap between my estimate and the analyst consensus is unusually large this time. • My estimate: 466,000 • Analyst consensus: 406,024 (based on Tesla's survey of 22 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, published on June 26)
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The actual numbers are in. Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in Q2 2026. My estimate was 2.9% too low, while the analyst consensus was 15.4% too low. • Actual: 480,126 • My estimate: 466,000 (Error: -14,126 units or -2.9%) • Analyst consensus: 406,024 (Error: -74,102 units or -15.4%) For deliveries, I was aiming for an error of less than 3%, so I'm happy with the result. My production estimate was even closer, with an error of just -0.5%. Production is easier for me to estimate thanks to VIN data.
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Interestingly, I've published Q2 delivery estimates for the past eight years, and all eight were lower than the actual number, including this latest one. Somehow, Tesla keeps outperforming expectations in Q2.
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Here are my estimates for Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings: Non-GAAP EPS: • My Estimate: $0.39 • Analyst Consensus: $0.33 The last two columns show my estimate and the analyst consensus. Tesla will report the actual numbers in a few hours. The $0.33 analyst consensus is based on Tesla’s survey of 20 analysts, also known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, released on Tesla’s website on April 17: ir.tesla.com/press-release/e…
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The actual numbers are in. Tesla beat the estimates. Non-GAAP EPS: • Actual: $0.41 • My Estimate: $0.39 • Analyst Consensus: $0.33 The last three columns show the actual results, my estimates, and the analyst consensus.
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Hi everyone. Here are the final Tesla delivery estimates for Q1 2026: • My estimate: 375,000 • Analyst consensus: 365,645 (based on Tesla’s survey of 23 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, published on Mar 26) Last year, Q1 deliveries were 336,681 units, unusually low because of the Model Y Juniper transition. It’s a low bar to clear, though it’s still unclear whether full-year deliveries will exceed 2025.
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Unfortunately, Tesla missed expectations this time. Actual deliveries were below both my estimate and the analyst consensus. The 50,363-unit gap between production and deliveries was unusually large, suggesting weaker demand in the US. Estimates vs Actual: 390,000 - @TSLAFanMtl 382,000 - @FutureAZA 377,251 - @ICannot_Enough 377,000 - @garyblack00 375,000 - @TroyTeslike 375,000 - @CuriousPejjy 372,000- @grok 365,645 - Analyst consensus 358,023 - Actual Deliveries
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Tesla’s Europe sales are trending stronger than usual. Q1 2026 deliveries in Europe (not global deliveries) are expected to surpass any quarter in 2025. The increase in demand may be linked to the ongoing oil crisis. For more details, subscribers can view the draft here: patreon.com/posts/154399594
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Based on the latest data, Tesla deliveries this quarter are expected to come in between 360,000 and 390,000 units. I’ll tweet my final estimate on the last day of the quarter, as usual.
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Hi everyone. Here’s my detailed calculation for Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings. Non-GAAP EPS: • My Estimate: $0.39 • Analyst Consensus: $0.44 The last two columns show my estimate and the analyst consensus. Tesla will report the actual results tomorrow, January 28, after market close. The $0.44 analyst consensus is based on Tesla’s survey of 19 analysts, also known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, which was released on Tesla’s website on January 22: ir.tesla.com/press-release/e…
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The actual numbers are in. Tesla beat the estimates. Non-GAAP EPS: • Actual: $0.50 • Analyst Consensus: $0.44 • My Estimate: $0.39 The last three columns show the actual results, my estimates, and the analyst consensus. Interestingly, higher than usual stock-based compensation had a positive impact on Non-GAAP EPS.
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After a 1.1% drop in 2024, Tesla deliveries fell 8.6% in 2025. I expect an even bigger drop in 2026. The big question is whether Tesla can achieve driverless FSD with vision only, scale it beyond a few supervised or remote-controlled cars, and start making money before automotive sales fall below 300K per quarter. Tesla hype is strong, but they haven’t actually achieved much yet, and reporting losses quarter after quarter would be a real hype killer after years of profitability.
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Hi everyone. Here are the final Tesla delivery estimates for Q4 2025. For reference, deliveries were 495,570 units last year in Q4 2024. • My estimate: 414,000 • Analyst consensus: 422,850 (based on Tesla’s survey of 20 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, published on Dec 29)
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Actual numbers are in. Tesla delivered 418,227 cars in Q4. Both my production and delivery estimates were off by 1.0%. I’m happy with that, as I was aiming for less than a 3% error on each.
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Tesla is expected to release its Q4 2025 production and delivery numbers in less than half an hour, around 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. In recent years, Tesla has consistently published these numbers on the second day of the month. When markets are open, as they are today, the release happens around 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Once the Q4 section is added, you can view the official numbers by clicking the “Press Release” link here: ir.tesla.com/#quarterly-disc…
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Hi everyone. Here’s my detailed calculation for Tesla’s Q3 2025 earnings: Non-GAAP EPS: • My Estimate: $0.66 • Analyst Consensus: $0.59 The last two columns show my estimate and the analyst consensus. Tesla will report the actual numbers tomorrow, October 22, after market close. The $0.59 analyst consensus is based on Tesla’s survey of 23 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, released on October 18.
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The actual numbers are in. They came in lower than expected. Non-GAAP EPS: • Actual: $0.50 • Analyst Consensus: $0.59 • My Estimate: $0.66 The last three columns show the actual results, my estimates, and the analyst consensus. Operating expenses came in high. They reduced EPS by $0.13 compared to my estimate and $0.14 compared to the consensus. Operating Expenses: • Research and Development • Selling, General & Administrative • Restructuring & Other
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Hi everyone, here are the final Tesla delivery estimates for Q3 2025. For reference, deliveries were 462,890 units in Q3 2024. • My estimate: 481,000 • Analyst consensus: 443,079 (from Tesla’s survey of 25 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, published on Sep 26)
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Actual numbers are in: Tesla delivered 497,099 cars in Q3. My estimate was 3.2% too low, while the analyst consensus missed by 10.9%. My Estimate: 481,000 Actual: 497,099 My Error (units): -16,099 My Error (%): -3.2% Analyst Consensus: 443,079 Actual: 497,099 Consensus Error (units): -54,020 Consensus Error (%): -10.9% The 443,079 consensus comes from Tesla’s survey of 25 analysts, known as the Company-Compiled Consensus, published on Sep 26.
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Here is how delivery estimates have changed throughout the quarter. The dashed green line shows actual deliveries (497,099 units).
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