Tesla (TSLA): Flat Sales, Operating Expenses Up 39%, And Free Cash Flow Down 62%
Tesla's third-quarter revenue was flat at $28.0B, but operating expenses rose 39%, capex more than doubled and free cash flow fell 62% from last year.
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Tesla's third-quarter revenue was flat at $28.0B, but operating expenses rose 39%, capex more than doubled and free cash flow fell 62% from last year.
GM beat on Q3 profit and raised its cash flow guide, but the guide implies Q4 EBIT 22% to 46% lower, and 35% of nine-month adjusted free cash flow is add-backs.
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