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Tesla Q3 global vehicle sales beat estimates, shares rise 5%
Tesla reported delivering 486,532 vehicles in the July‑September quarter, a 2% decline year‑over‑year but above analysts' forecasts. JPMorgan had expected 482,000 units. The news lifted Tesla's stock about 5% at midday. Ford and Stellantis also disclosed their third‑quarter sales, with Ford down 6.6% to 509,764 vehicles and Stellantis flat at 324,277.
Why it matters
The better‑than‑expected sales figure prompted a 5% rise in Tesla's share price, indicating market confidence despite the slight volume decline. Investors may view the result as a sign of demand resilience for EVs amid higher gasoline prices.
Key facts
- 1Tesla sold 486,532 vehicles in the July‑September quarter, down 2% YoY. today.rtl.lu
- 2JPMorgan projected Tesla sales of 482,000 vehicles for the quarter. today.rtl.lu
- 3Tesla shares were up 5.0% near midday on the news. today.rtl.lu
- 4Ford reported third‑quarter sales of 509,764 vehicles, a 6.6% decline. today.rtl.lu
- 5Stellantis reported third‑quarter sales of 324,277 vehicles, nearly unchanged from a year ago. today.rtl.lu
- 6Cox Automotive estimated overall U.S. third‑quarter sales would slip 0.7% to 4.1 million units. today.rtl.lu
Summary written by AlphAI from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.