Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reports third-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, a day after CEO Elon Musk confirmed that independent committees are exploring a merger with SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX). Analysts expect adjusted earnings of 43 cents a share on $27.88 billion in revenue.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
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| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 373.77 |
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