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Tesla TSLA · USD

Consumer Discretionary · Automobiles · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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Close of 6 Nov 2026, in USD

About Tesla

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

Tesla is based in Austin, Texas and is incorporated in Texas. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker TSLA. It is a member of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. The SEC classifies its business as motor vehicles & passenger car bodies. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $94.83bn and net income of $3.79bn. At that date it held total assets of $137.81bn and shareholders' equity of $82.14bn.

In its own words

We are focused on bringing artificial intelligence (“AI”) into the real world, through products and services like Full Self-Driving (“FSD”) (Supervised) and Robotaxi, as well as working to develop and commercialize AI robots (“Bots”) (including Optimus). We intend to leverage our current operations, in which we design, develop, manufacture, sell and lease high-performance fully electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems that increasingly deliver AI-related and enhanced software and services to our customers, to achieve that objective. We generally sell our products directly to customers, and continue to grow our global retail, service and charging footprint to accelerate the widespread adoption of our products. We emphasize performance, attractive styling and the safety of our users and workforce in the design and manufacture of our products and are continuing to develop full self-driving technology for improved safety. We also strive to lower the cost of ownership for our customers through continuous efforts to reduce manufacturing costs and by offering financial and other services tailored to our products.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 29 Jan 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Automobiles
Listed since
29 Jun 2010
Employees
134,785
Website
tesla.com ↗
Head office
1 TESLA ROAD, AUSTIN, TX, 78725
Incorporated in
TX
Classification
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Ms. Robyn DenholmIndependent Chairman of the Board$5.8m
  • Mr. Vaibhav TanejaChief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Andrew BaglinoSenior Vice President - Powertrain and Energy Engineering$303,000
  • Mr. Tom ZhuSenior Vice President - Automotive
  • Mr. Kimbal MuskDirector$20,000
  • Mr. Ira EhrenpreisIndependent Director$37,500
  • Mr. Joseph GebbiaIndependent Director
  • Mr. James MurdochIndependent Director$32,500
  • Mr. Jeffrey StraubelIndependent Director, since 2005$11.7m
  • Ms. Kathleen Wilson-thompsonIndependent Director$30,000
  • Mr. Elon MuskChief Executive Officer, Director, Technoking of Tesla, since 2004

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
67
Environment
77
Social
75
Governance
49
Direct emissions (scope 1)
211,000 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
466,000 t
Value chain emissions (scope 3)
49,354,000 t
Women in the workforce
23%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

AI-generated by our data supplier. Not written or checked by our editors.

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Strengths

  • Brand reputation: Tesla has established a strong and recognizable brand in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, associated with innovation and luxury.
  • Technological leadership: The company is known for its advanced battery technology, energy storage solutions, autonomous driving capabilities, and over-the-air software updates.
  • Global presence: Tesla operates in multiple countries, allowing it to tap into diverse markets and extend its customer base.

Weaknesses

  • Production scalability: Tesla has faced challenges in scaling up production to meet the demand for its vehicles, leading to delays and supply chain issues.
  • High price point: Tesla's EVs have generally been positioned as premium vehicles, limiting their affordability for a broader customer segment.
  • Dependence on government incentives: Sales of Tesla vehicles strongly rely on government incentives provided for electric cars, which may change or be discontinued over time.

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for EVs: The increasing focus on environmental sustainability and rising gasoline prices have created significant opportunities for Tesla to capture a larger share of the EV market.
  • Expansion of charging infrastructure: As the charging infrastructure improves and becomes more widespread, range anxiety and charging time constraints for EVs decrease, making Tesla's vehicles more attractive to potential customers.
  • Potential in emerging markets: Entering emerging markets with a growing middle class, such as China and India, presents Tesla with a chance to expand its customer base and drive future growth.

Threats

  • Intense competition: Traditional automotive manufacturers, as well as tech companies, are entering the EV market, intensifying competition and potentially eroding Tesla's market share.
  • Regulatory changes: Shifts in government policies and regulations related to EVs, emissions, and safety standards can significantly impact Tesla's operations and market conditions.
  • Product reliability and safety concerns: Any substantial issues or recalls related to Tesla's vehicles' reliability, safety performance, or autonomous driving capabilities can damage the brand's reputation and customer trust.

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