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Tesla Reports 70% Profit Drop as Trade Policies and Musk's Politics Weigh on Performance

The EV maker cites global trade uncertainty and plans to lower its 2025 guidance after a sharp decline in Q1 profits, revenues, and vehicle deliveries.

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Overview

  • Tesla's Q1 2025 net profit fell 70.5% year-over-year to $409 million, down from $1.39 billion in the same period last year.
  • Total revenues declined by over 9% to $19.335 billion, with automotive revenues dropping 21.5% to $12.925 billion.
  • Vehicle deliveries decreased to 336,681 units in Q1 2025, compared to 386,810 a year earlier, reflecting weaker demand.
  • Despite the downturn, Tesla achieved a gross margin of 12.5%, exceeding analysts' expectations of 11.8%.
  • The company plans to revise its full-year 2025 guidance downward in the Q2 update, citing challenges from shifting global trade policies and supply chain disruptions.