Tesla beats Q3 delivery estimates, sparking AI‑focused stock rally

Tesla reported Q3 deliveries of 486,532 vehicles, topping the consensus estimate of about 461,000 units. The company also deployed 13.7 GWh of energy storage and posted trailing‑year revenue of $94.8 billion with an 18.9% gross margin. The news lifted the stock by roughly 3% across the day, while analysts highlighted the AI and Full‑Self‑Driving narrative as a key growth driver.

The delivery beat triggered a 3% intraday price jump, offering short‑term momentum for traders. Analysts note that the AI story could sustain the high valuation despite modest auto margins.

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