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Tesla tops estimates for quarter, but wraps up first annual revenue drop on record

Tesla's 2025 revenue fell 2–3% to about $95 billion due to weaker vehicle deliveries, EV market headwinds, and rising competition from Chinese automaker BYD, the first annual decline recorded.

  • Wednesday, Tesla Inc. reported revenue of $24.9 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, just above forecasts of $24.79 billion, marking its first annual revenue decline to about $3.8 billion.
  • Tesla said vehicle deliveries plunged 16% in the fourth quarter and fell 8.6% for the full year, while Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million vehicles to Tesla's 1.64 million in 2025.
  • The revenue mix showed automotive revenue fell 11% to $17.7 billion, while energy storage and services rose to $3.8 billion and $3.4 billion respectively.
  • Tesla said it earned $840 million in net income, with shares rising about 3% after hours as it plans to expand robotaxi to seven markets this year.
  • Amid investor scrutiny, Elon Musk, CEO, highlights Robotaxi and Optimus projects as core growth while his $1 trillion transformation goal faces challenges after Tesla's first annual revenue decline.
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