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Tesla Shares Drop After Disappointing First-Quarter Earnings Results

Electric vehicle maker Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter earnings results on Tuesday that saw the company miss out on total gross margin estimates. This sent the company’s stock on a downward trajectory in after-hours trading and a dip of more than 4%.

Tesla reported revenue of $23.33 billion compared to the $23.21 billion estimated by Refinitiv, while the adjusted earnings per share were in line with the expected mark of $0.85. However, the company’s total gross margin was 19.3%, well below the 22.4% expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv.

Since the start of 2023, Tesla has tried to boost the sales of its electric cars by slashing the prices on six occasions. This included a price cut on Monday night that will result in some models being available for less than $40K. Some experts predict even lower prices in the future as the company faces increased competition.

“We expect ongoing cost reduction of our vehicles, including improved production efficiency at our newest factories and lower logistics costs, and remain focused on operating leverage as we scale,” Tesla said in a statement released to shareholders.

Tesla’s stock closed on Tuesday at $180.59 per share, representing a 67.06% jump year-to-date. The shares fell as low as $172.66 at one point after the bell.

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