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Tesla reports tonight: deliveries beat, but earnings are expected to fall

Tesla sold more cars than Wall Street expected last quarter. Analysts still expect profit per share to drop when results land after the close.

Tesla reports third-quarter results after the U.S. market close on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, with a live Q&A at 5:30 p.m. ET. Going in, there is an odd split: the sales numbers came in better than expected, while the profit forecasts point down.

Start with the good news. In its delivery report on Oct. 2…

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