Tesla's Q3 2026 revenue was roughly flat at $28.05 billion, while GAAP operating income fell 56% to $718 million, a 2.6% margin. Deliveries fell 2% to 486,532, and active FSD subscriptions rose 67% to 1.74 million.
Updated after the call started: an earlier version said Tesla "will hold" its Q3 earnings Q&A call at 5:30 PM AST. The webcast began at that time on Wednesday.
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