$TSLA - TESLA Q3 EARNINGS PREVIEW Tesla reports Q3 earnings **after the bell Wednesday**. Analysts expect: * EPS: $0.54 * Revenue: $26.37B (up 4.7% YoY, after two quarters of decline) Q4 revenue is projected to fall slightly (−1.2%). Tesla delivered a **record 497,099 vehicles** in Q3 on 447,450 produced, though year-to-date deliveries are down ~6% vs 2024. Investors will watch CEO Elon Musk’s commentary on: * Robotaxi progress in Texas and California * Production of lower-cost Model 3/Y vehicles * Adoption of premium driver-assistance systems in China and Europe * Future Cybercab launch and Optimus robot updates Challenges include sluggish European sales, rising EV competition, and a decline in Tesla’s brand ranking (25th in 2025 vs 12th in 2024). Analysts note margins are pressured by competition and limited innovation. Earnings call: 5:30 p.m. ET.