Hosts of The 8:30 preview Tesla's (TSLA) earnings report, where investors want updates on the Optimus robot, robotaxi expansion beyond Austin and SF, and capital expenditure. The key figures cited are revenue of $28.13 billion and EPS of 44 cents. Tesla announced capex of about $25 billion last quarter, and the hosts question whether it will go higher. The stock rose only about 1.7% this morning despite news of a possible SpaceX merger, and is still down 17% year to date after a strong rebound from its lows.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 373.77 |
| Change that session | +1.55% |
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