Tesla lowered its 2026 capital spending forecast to about $20 billion and arranged $30 billion in credit. In the third quarter, the company generated $1.5 billion in free cash flow on $4.7 billion of capital expenditure, compared with the $3.8 billion cash outflow Wall Street had expected, and now holds almost $36 billion in net cash. The author suggests the delayed spending may be linked mainly to Optimus, as Elon Musk said early production in Fremont would probably take at least a year, maybe longer, to reach 20,000 units a week. According to the article, the disciplined spending, the credit line and positive cash flow show Tesla can fund its expansion, including the Robotaxi and Cybercab ramp next year, even if Optimus timelines have slipped.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 404.41 |
| Change that session | -0.75% |
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