Summary
Tesla's Q2 2015 10-Q filing indicates a period of significant investment and expansion, alongside continued operational challenges. Total revenues grew to $955.0 million, up from $769.3 million in the prior year's quarter, primarily driven by increased Model S deliveries. However, gross margin declined to 22.3% from 27.7% year-over-year, attributed to product mix, increased manufacturing costs, and lower ZEV credits. The company reported a net loss of $184.2 million for the quarter, widening from a loss of $61.9 million in Q2 2014, reflecting substantial investments in R&D and SG&A expenses to support future growth, including Model X development and Gigafactory construction. Despite the increased net loss, Tesla maintained a strong liquidity position with $1.15 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Significant capital expenditures are ongoing, with plans for $1.5 billion in 2015 for production capacity, Gigafactory, and infrastructure expansion. The company is on track to deliver Model X in late Q3 2015 and is targeting 50,000-55,000 Model S and Model X deliveries for the full year 2015. Management expressed confidence in future growth, projecting production and demand levels of 1,600-1,800 vehicles per week in 2016 for Model S and Model X.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $954.98M |
| Cost of Revenue | $741.61M |
| Gross Profit | $213.37M |
| R&D Expenses | $181.71M |
| SG&A Expenses | $201.85M |
| Operating Expenses | $383.56M |
| Operating Income | -$170.19M |
| Interest Expense | $24.35M |
| Net Income | -$184.23M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.10 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.90B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 24.1% year-over-year to $955.0 million, driven by higher Model S deliveries.
- 2Gross margin decreased to 22.3% from 27.7% in the prior year's quarter, impacted by product mix, manufacturing costs, and lower ZEV credits.
- 3Net loss widened to $184.2 million from $61.9 million in Q2 2014, due to increased operating expenses.
- 4Research and Development (R&D) expenses surged by 68.7% to $181.7 million, primarily for Model X development and other product improvements.
- 5Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by 50.6% to $201.8 million, supporting business growth and infrastructure expansion.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents remained strong at $1.15 billion, providing ample liquidity for ongoing operations and investments.
- 7Capital expenditures were $831.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, reflecting significant investments in production capacity, Gigafactory, and infrastructure.