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Tesla's AI Bet vs. Car Sales Surge | Durham News
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Tesla’s Q2 sales surged 25% with over 480,000 deliveries, but the financials tell a more complex story: EPS plummeted, operating margin shrunk to 1.4%, and free cash flow turned negative by over $1 billion—driven by massive spending on AI, Robotaxis, and robotics. While car demand rebounds, investors are being asked to bet on Tesla’s tech ambitions, even as R&D and capex climb and energy storage margins dip. With cash reserves intact, the real test is whether these bold bets will eventually pay off—or drain the company’s future profitability.
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