LIVE: TESLA Q4 EARNINGS REPORT REACTION (TSLA)

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This video provides a live reaction and analysis of Tesla's Q4 2022 earnings report. The host, Rob Maurer, meticulously breaks down the financial results, comparing them against analyst expectations and his own forecasts. Key takeaways include Tesla's record-breaking revenue and net income for the quarter and the full year, with revenue growing 51% to $81.5 billion in 2022. The report highlights a strong performance in energy storage and services, though automotive revenues were slightly below expectations, partly due to lower average selling prices. The host notes that automotive gross margin, excluding regulatory credits, came in at 24.3%, which is slightly higher than his initial forecast but below analyst consensus. He expresses satisfaction with Tesla's cost control measures amidst significant discounting and macroeconomic uncertainty. The video also touches on the FSD beta rollout, energy storage growth, and reiterates Tesla's long-term 50% compound annual growth target for vehicle production, projecting around 1.8 million cars for 2023. Despite some initial confusion with accounting for FSD deferred revenue, the analysis concludes that the results are strong, particularly given the challenging environment.