Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses
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Tesla’s 2025 revenue fell for the first time, with automotive sales down 11% to $17.7 billion, while the company’s overall profit dropped sharply, falling 46% for the year. Despite the decline in core sales, Tesla’s energy-storage and services segments recorded double-digit growth.
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How it was reported
- The Verge·Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses
Tesla reports its second consecutive year of declining revenue and profits. The company earned $840 million in net income on $24.9 billion in revenue in Q4 2025, a 3% decrease in revenue and 61% decrease in profits. Revenue fell from $25.7 billion in Q4 2024.
- TechCrunch·Tesla profit tanked 46% in 2025
Tesla's profit dropped 46% in 2025. The company's sales declined for the second consecutive year. CEO Elon Musk had previously promised 50% annual growth.
- Ars Technica·2025 sees Tesla's annual revenue fall for the first time
Tesla's 2025 revenue fell for the first time. Automotive revenues declined 11% to $17.7 billion. Energy storage and services saw double-digit growth.