Summary
This 10-K filing for Tesla, Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, highlights a period of significant growth and strategic expansion. The company continued to ramp up production and deliveries of its Model S and Model X vehicles, while also making substantial progress on the development of the highly anticipated Model 3, with volume production targeted for the second half of 2017. A major development during this period was the acquisition of SolarCity Corporation in November 2016, integrating solar energy systems and storage solutions into Tesla's broader mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy. Financially, Tesla experienced substantial revenue growth, driven by increased vehicle sales and the inclusion of SolarCity's financials. However, the company also reported a net loss, reflecting continued heavy investment in research and development, manufacturing capacity expansion (particularly at Gigafactory 1), and the aggressive scaling of its sales, service, and Supercharger network. Significant capital expenditures were planned for 2017 to support the Model 3 ramp and ongoing operational growth. The company also maintained a robust debt structure to finance its expansion, with ongoing efforts to manage liquidity and capital resources effectively.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $7.00B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.40B |
| Gross Profit | $1.60B |
| R&D Expenses | $834.41M |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.43B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.27B |
| Operating Income | -$667.34M |
| Interest Expense | $198.81M |
| Net Income | -$674.91M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.31 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.31 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 2.16B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 2.16B |
Key Highlights
- 1Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, encompassing high-performance electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.
- 2The company continued to increase vehicle production and deliveries, with a 64% year-over-year increase in vehicle production for 2016.
- 3Significant progress was made on the Model 3, with volume production and deliveries targeted for the second half of 2017.
- 4The acquisition of SolarCity Corporation closed on November 21, 2016, integrating solar energy systems and energy storage into Tesla's business.
- 5Tesla is making substantial investments in its manufacturing capabilities, notably at Gigafactory 1, to support the production of battery packs and drive units.
- 6The company is expanding its global sales, service, and Supercharger infrastructure to support its growing vehicle fleet and customer base.
- 7Total revenues for the year increased significantly to $7,000,132,000, driven by automotive sales and the inclusion of SolarCity's operations.