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Tesla reports earnings, cuts outlook, and faces merger filing
Tesla released quarterly results and lowered its investment forecast, followed by a SpaceX filing on merger approvals.
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What happened, in order
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Tesla posted third-quarter revenue of $28.05 billion, slightly below the $28.13 billion estimate, with gross margin rising to 19.6 percent.
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Tesla lowered its 2026 investment outlook to about $20 billion and reported $1.53 billion in free cash flow, while Musk explored a SpaceX merger.
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Tesla shares dropped 2.9 percent following the release of quarterly results and the reduction in its annual capital expenditure forecast.
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A SpaceX filing states that Elon Musk, the controlling shareholder, must approve any potential combination with Tesla.
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How they connect
Tesla first reported its third-quarter revenue and margins, then lowered its investment outlook and reported cash flow. After the stock price reaction, a SpaceX filing stated that Musk must approve any potential combination with Tesla.
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