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Tesla Q3-2026 Delivery & Production + Energy Report
Overall Thesis
The host welcomes Tesla's reported Q3 delivery beat but is disappointed by energy deployments and projects modest near-term earnings under preliminary assumptions. His bullish investment thesis rests on FSD subscription growth, robotaxi expansion, and continued accumulation of Tesla shares through 2030.
Narratives
PLTRPalantir TechnologiesThe host describes Palantir as a past investment opportunity and says he sold his position early to buy more Tesla. The discussion is retrospective and contains no new price target or directional forecast.
Key Arguments
- He previously owned Palantir.
- He includes Palantir in his discussion of missed alternative investment opportunities.
Risks acknowledged
- He preferred concentrating capital in Tesla.
TSLATeslaThe host views FSD adoption and robotaxi deployment as more important to Tesla's long-term value than quarterly vehicle deliveries alone. He remains committed to accumulating shares and holding through 2030, while acknowledging disappointing energy deployments and uncertainty around near-term profitability.
Key Arguments
- The reported 486,532 vehicle deliveries beat the consensus figures discussed during the stream.
- More vehicles on the road create a larger potential customer base for recurring FSD subscriptions.
- The host's observations in Toronto suggest increasing FSD usage.
- International FSD availability could expand subscription adoption.
- Robotaxi fleet expansion could create additional revenue and support higher margins.
- Energy deployments could rebound as projects and additional production capacity come online.
- The host's preliminary earnings model projects approximately $28.9 billion in revenue and a roughly 3% operating margin.
Risks acknowledged
- Reported energy deployments of 13.7 GWh missed the 15.9 GWh expectation discussed in the stream.
- Operating expenses and compensation-related costs could constrain profit growth.
- The host lacks sufficient geographic FSD subscription data to model revenue confidently.
- United States demand and utilization at Fremont and Texas may be weaker than at Berlin and Shanghai.
- Tesla's stock performance has lagged some alternative investments.
- Vehicle deliveries remain a major contributor to revenue despite the emphasis on autonomy.
Predictions (8)
NVDANVIDIAThe host recalls considering NVIDIA in early 2023 before prioritizing Tesla purchases. He presents it as an alternative investment opportunity that could have improved his historical returns, without making a forward-looking prediction.
Key Arguments
- NVIDIA was among the stocks he considered during the early-2023 market decline.
- He acknowledges that greater attention to alternative investments could have produced better returns.
Risks acknowledged
- He chose Tesla instead when Tesla traded around $100 per share.
AMDAdvanced Micro DevicesThe host says he recognized AMD as an opportunity but remained focused on Tesla. His remarks concern a past expectation and investment opportunity rather than a new prediction.
Key Arguments
- He says he expected AMD to perform well.
- He identifies insufficient attention to other stocks as an opportunity cost of his Tesla concentration.
Risks acknowledged
- He remains committed to Tesla despite recognizing alternatives.
Hedges & Caveats
- The host describes buying below $400 as his opinion and adds that it is not financial advice.
- Energy storage is a lumpy business, making quarterly deployments uneven.
- His earnings model is preliminary and requires refinement.
- Operating costs, including costs associated with Elon Musk's compensation, could reduce earnings.
- The cited 55% FSD take rate applies to the United States or North America, not globally.
- He acknowledges weaker United States vehicle sales and possible production or supply-chain constraints.
- He acknowledges that investing in other stocks could have produced stronger returns.