Operating Income
Gross Profit
Tesla, Inc. Gross Profit decreased by 5.8% to $4.72B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 49.7%, from $3.15B to $4.72B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.
Detailed definition
The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...
Peer comparison
Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.
Metric ID:
gross_profitHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.88B | $3.66B | $4.85B | $5.46B | $4.23B | $5.38B | $5.78B | $4.51B | $4.53B | $4.18B | $4.44B | $3.70B | $4.58B | $5.00B | $4.18B | $3.15B | $3.88B | $5.05B | $5.01B | $4.72B |
| QoQ Change | — | +26.9% | +32.4% | +12.6% | -22.5% | +27.1% | +7.3% | -21.9% | +0.5% | -7.8% | +6.2% | -16.7% | +23.9% | +9.2% | -16.4% | -24.6% | +23.0% | +30.3% | -0.9% | -5.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +46.8% | +47.0% | +19.2% | -17.4% | +7.1% | -22.4% | -23.2% | -18.1% | +1.0% | +19.6% | -5.8% | -14.7% | -15.3% | +1.1% | +19.9% | +49.7% |
Range$2.88B – $5.78B
CAGR+10.9%
Avg YoY Growth+5.9%
Median YoY Growth+1.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $3.84B | $4.27B | $3.41B | $2.37B | $3.03B | $3.98B | $3.91B | $3.77B |
| Energy generation and storage segment | $740.00M | $725.00M | $772.00M | $785.00M | $846.00M | $1.07B | $1.10B | $952.00M |
| Total | $4.58B | $5.00B | $4.18B | $3.15B | $3.88B | $5.05B | $5.01B | $4.72B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tesla, Inc.'s gross profit?
- Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported gross profit of $4.72B in Q1 2026.
- How has Tesla, Inc.'s gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Tesla, Inc.'s gross profit increased by 49.7% year-over-year, from $3.15B to $4.72B.
- What is the long-term trend for Tesla, Inc.'s gross profit?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Tesla, Inc.'s gross profit has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.61B to $17.09B.
- What does gross profit mean?
- The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.