Stock Analysis on Net

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Cash Flow Statement 
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Tesla Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income 1,389 1,190 420 2,143 2,189 1,416 1,405 7,943 1,878 2,614 2,539 3,707 3,331 2,269 3,280 2,343 1,659 1,178 464 296 369 129 68
Depreciation, amortization and impairment 1,625 1,433 1,447 1,496 1,348 1,278 1,246 1,232 1,235 1,154 1,046 989 956 922 880 848 761 681 621 618 584 567 553
Stock-based compensation 663 635 573 579 457 439 524 484 465 445 418 419 362 361 418 558 475 474 614 633 543 347 211
Inventory and purchase commitments write-downs 65 136 112 88 101 78 68 102 144 167 50 59 60 25 33 12 40 39 49 62 52 43 45
Foreign currency transaction net unrealized (gain) loss 106 24 30 (270) 287 (27) (63) 173 (34) (258) (25) 80 53 (22) (30) (63) 9 1 (2) (30) 106 19 19
Deferred income taxes 225 52 (43) 6 286 122 63 (6,033) (113) (148) (55)
Non-cash interest and other operating activities 162 27 46 89 20 68 (5) (13) 35 44 15 181 107 36 16 32 153 52 8 198 111 105 111
Digital assets (gain) loss, net (80) (284) 125 (347) (7) 100 (335) 34 106 51 23 (101)
Accounts receivable (907) (29) 630 (1,227) 429 137 (422) (963) 881 (472) (32) (698) (193) 176 (409) 18 135 (259) (24) (102) (314) (222) (14)
Inventory 1,991 (703) (1,704) 2,044 (193) 1,783 (2,697) 758 163 (576) (1,540) (1,973) (2,300) (1,559) (633) (534) (488) (581) (106) 180 (67) 446 (981)
Operating lease vehicles (11) 141 (76) (508) (33) (37) (12) (94) (471) (712) (675) (434) (341) (333) (462) (588) (610) (490) (426) (432) (310) (133) (197)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (1,143) (718) (419) (634) (1,009) (658) (972) (660) (361) (894) (737) (1,523) (870) (675) (900) (531) (611) (109) (311) (200) (78) (203) (114)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities 1,646 627 706 1,084 2,255 (998) 1,247 683 (627) 1,146 1,403 2,162 3,727 684 1,515 2,149 1,400 998 693 1,593 1,266 (61) (194)
Deferred revenue 507 9 309 271 125 (89) 195 758 113 555 106 275 208 361 287 341 173 117 162 203 138 (73) 53
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 2,083 (673) (554) 1,030 1,574 138 (2,661) 482 (302) (953) (1,475) (2,191) 231 (1,346) (602) 855 (1) (324) (12) 1,242 635 (246) (1,447)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 4,849 1,350 1,736 2,671 4,066 2,196 (1,163) (3,573) 1,430 451 (26) (429) 1,769 82 715 2,242 1,488 946 1,177 2,723 2,031 835 (508)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 6,238 2,540 2,156 4,814 6,255 3,612 242 4,370 3,308 3,065 2,513 3,278 5,100 2,351 3,995 4,585 3,147 2,124 1,641 3,019 2,400 964 (440)
Purchases of property and equipment excluding finance leases, net of sales (2,248) (2,394) (1,492) (2,783) (3,513) (2,270) (2,773) (2,306) (2,460) (2,060) (2,072) (1,858) (1,803) (1,730) (1,767) (1,810) (1,819) (1,505) (1,348) (1,151) (1,005) (546) (455)
Purchases of solar energy systems, net of sales 3 (2) (4) (1) 1 (1) (5) (4) (6) (10) (12) (13) (16) (20) (26)
Purchases of digital assets (1,500)
Proceeds from sales of digital assets 936 272
Purchase of intangible assets (9) (5) (5)
Purchases of investments (11,402) (7,485) (6,015) (15,158) (6,032) (8,143) (6,622) (5,891) (6,131) (5,075) (2,015) (4,368) (991) (90) (386) (102) (30)
Proceeds from maturities of investments 9,295 6,935 5,856 10,335 6,670 6,990 4,315 3,394 3,816 3,539 1,604 19 3
Proceeds from sales of investments 200 138
Receipt of government grants 76 6 122 1
Business combinations, net of cash acquired 12 (76) (13)
Net cash used in investing activities (4,355) (2,944) (1,651) (7,603) (2,875) (3,225) (5,084) (4,804) (4,762) (3,534) (2,484) (6,131) (2,791) (884) (2,167) (1,916) (1,855) (1,515) (2,582) (1,047) (1,039) (566) (480)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock in public offerings, net of issuance costs 4,987 4,973 2,309
Proceeds from issuances of debt 1,182 2,425 625 1,384 465 3,119 776 1,405 2,526 1,250 2,771 1,879 2,983 1,887 2,880 2,144 2,802
Repayments of debt (669) (2,828) (1,301) (717) (561) (631) (591) (464) (344) (241) (302) (364) (781) (274) (1,945) (2,578) (4,181) (3,370) (4,038) (4,086) (3,311) (1,908) (2,318)
Collateralized lease repayments (1) (2) (6) (16) (56) (71) (97)
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and other stock issuances 512 215 313 453 340 197 251 152 254 63 231 67 229 43 202 262 192 70 183 56 144 57 160
Principal payments on finance leases (18) (19) (48) (90) (85) (100) (106) (124) (118) (116) (106) (133) (118) (128) (123) (128) (115) (95) (101) (90) (94) (54) (100)
Proceeds received from directors in shareholder settlement 277
Payment of legal fees associated with shareholder settlement (176)
Debt issuance costs (4) (1) (8) (1) (2) (3) (6) (10) (13) (4) (5) (6)
Proceeds from investments by noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 2 1 4 19
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (20) (14) (22) (28) (26) (20) (30) (39) (38) (31) (36) (39) (42) (34) (42) (53) (43) (33) (32) (45) (53) (43) (67)
Payments for buy-outs of noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries (9) (23) (101) (37) (7) (3) (7) (26) (13) (6) (10) (2) (31) (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 983 (222) (332) 985 132 2,540 196 887 2,263 (328) (233) (495) (712) (406) (1,914) (1,257) (1,381) (1,549) (1,016) 2,692 4,450 123 2,708
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (17) 111 40 (133) 108 (37) (79) 146 (98) (94) 50 123 (335) (214) (18) 38 (42) 42 (221) 234 86 38 (24)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,849 (515) 213 (1,937) 3,620 2,890 (4,725) 599 711 (891) (154) (3,225) 1,262 847 (104) 1,450 (131) (898) (2,178) 4,898 5,897 559 1,764

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).


Net Income
The net income demonstrated substantial volatility over the analyzed period. After an initial increase reaching a peak in late 2021 and early 2022, the figure declined notably in subsequent quarters, with a significant spike observed at the end of 2023. The latter part of the timeline is characterized by periodic rises and falls, indicating fluctuations in profitability possibly linked to operational or market factors.
Depreciation, Amortization, and Impairment
Depreciation and amortization expenses showed a generally increasing trend throughout the period, indicating accelerating asset base growth or changes in asset valuation. The increase implies ongoing capital investments or intensified asset usage.
Stock-based Compensation
The stock-based compensation costs exhibited an upward trajectory with occasional dips. This suggests a growing allocation to employee incentives and compensation linked with the company’s performance or stock valuation.
Inventory and Purchase Commitments Write-downs
The write-downs fluctuated considerably, with a notable spike in mid-2023. These variations may reflect inventory management challenges or changes in procurement strategies and market conditions affecting asset valuations.
Foreign Currency Transaction Net Unrealized Gain/Loss
Foreign currency effects were markedly volatile, featuring alternating gains and losses. Significant negative values occurred at various points, indicating exposure to currency fluctuations impacting financial results.
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes were irregular, including a major negative value in early 2023, followed by positive figures. This pattern may correspond to tax strategy adjustments or consequential impacts from changes in taxable income or regulations.
Non-cash Interest and Other Operating Activities
Non-cash interest and related activities remained somewhat erratic, with spikes and troughs indicating variable financing-related expenses or adjustments.
Digital Assets (Gain) Loss, Net
Digital asset gains and losses appeared sporadic, including noteworthy negative values in mid and late 2023 and 2024. This suggests speculative or investment activities in digital assets with high volatility.
Operating Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable and inventory values showed wide fluctuations, frequently moving between positive and negative changes, indicating inconsistent cash conversion cycles or inventory turnover. Accounts payable and other liabilities also varied significantly, with some quarters showing substantial increases, reflecting changing payment terms or operating conditions.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating cash flow was generally positive, with several strong quarterly results, particularly between 2021 and 2023. Nevertheless, intermittent dips were evident, reflecting varying operational efficiency or working capital fluctuations.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was consistently negative, evidencing significant capital expenditures. Purchases of property and equipment grew over time, underscoring ongoing capacity expansion. Investments in financial assets showed heavy outflows balanced partially by proceeds from maturities and sales, indicating active portfolio management. Digital asset purchases and proceeds show concentrated, discrete transactions.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows were mixed, with periods of strong cash inflows driven by debt issuance and public stock offerings early in the timeline. Later periods reflected more conservative or reduced financing activities, including debt repayments and moderate equity transactions. Unusual inflows related to shareholder settlements were identified toward the end of the period.
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes
Exchange rate impacts on cash flows displayed considerable oscillations with both positive and negative effects, emphasizing sensitivity to currency market movements impacting cash holdings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The net change in cash and equivalents was erratic, with alternating increases and decreases throughout the quarters. Positive increases aligned with strong operating cash flow quarters, while negative changes corresponded with high investing or financing outflows or unfavorable exchange impacts.