To: Johnny Canuck who wrote (64702 ) 7/23/2025 3:36:28 AM From: Johnny Canuck Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 67478 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Tesla Sales and Earnings Are Set to Sink You said: Summarize this article: barrons.com ChatGPT said: Here’s a polished summary of the key takeaways from the Barron’s live coverage and related recent reporting on Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings: ?? 1. Q2 Earnings Preview: A Wild One Analysts expect Tesla’s Q2 earnings (due July 23) to be around $0.39–$0.40 EPS on $22.1–$22.2?billion in revenue , down substantially from last year’s $0.52 EPS and $25.5?billion in sales—reflecting a ~13.5% drop in vehicle deliveries (around 384,000 units) Indiatimes+2Barron's+2Barron's+2 . ?? 2. Mixed Analyst Sentiment ?? 3. Focus on AI & Robo-Tech Investors are eyeing updates on Tesla’s AI ventures —including robo-taxis (an Austin pilot is underway) and sleek humanoid robots expected in 2026 Barron's+5Barron's+5Indiatimes+5 . ???? 4. Musk’s Political Image & Leadership Elon Musk is once again sleeping at Tesla HQ , a move meant to restore investor confidence as he balances Tesla and political ambitions—including crafting a new party and clashing with Trump Omni Ekonomi+5Barron's+5Indiatimes+5 . His political profile remains a flashpoint for brand and stock sentiment. ? 5. Tax Credits & Tariff Pressures ? 6. Crypto Buffers Tesla’s Bitcoin holdings (˜11,500?BTC) rebounded during Q2, potentially adding around $300 million to its balance sheet—though mostly excluded from non-GAAP profits SvD.se+2Barron's+2Indiatimes+2 . ?? 7. Stock Volatility Expectations Options markets point to an expected ~7% swing in TSLA shares after earnings—mirroring the ~11% average moves seen over the past four quarters Barron's . ?? 8. Strategic Outlook Tesla continues to rely on EV margin support , but many now see it pivoting to future tech—robotaxis and humanoid robots—as the next growth engine The Times+1Investors+1 . ?? TL;DR FactorSummaryEarnings drop EPS and sales down sharply YoY Tax & tariff risk EV credit loss & storage tariffs weigh AI lines Key updates on robo-taxis, humanoids Musk’s role Political distractions vs. renewed HQ presence Crypto boost Bitcoin gains may mildly offset earnings decline Stock reaction Expect ~±7% earnings volatility
Bottom line: Tesla’s Q2 results will be defined less by core EV metrics and more by commentary around AI, tax credits, tariffs, Musk’s presence, and crypto gains. The earnings call could deliver a volatile outcome depending on whether these narratives assuage or alarm investors.