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Tesla's second-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations By [Danial Clark](https://www.investopedia.com/danial-clark-5202617) :max_bytes\(150000\):strip_icc\(\)/danialclark-8db0f20af411469fa4ba36ca4b9fddd5.jpg) Danial Clark is an award-winning executive producer, and previously oversaw business, political and general news as a senior producer at Fox Business, Reuters, Bloomberg TV and CNBC. Published July 21, 2022 Tesla ([TSLA](https://www.investopedia.com/markets/quote?tvwidgetsymbol=TSLA)) shares climbed 2% in pre-market trading after the electric vehicle company reported its revenue grew 42%, though its [margins](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/profitmargin.asp) have declined. The company’s second quarter earnings met analysts' estimates despite a prolonged shutdown of its plant in Shanghai because of COVID-19 lockdowns. Tesla reported revenues were \$16.9 billion compared to expectations of \$17 billion. Profits came in at \$2.27 per share compared to expectations of \$1.81 per share. Earlier this month, Tesla reported vehicle deliveries of 254,695 vehicles for the second quarter, which is a 27% increase from a year ago, but an 18% decrease from the prior quarter. Automotive gross margins at Tesla came in at 27.9%, down from 32.9% last quarter and 28.4% a year ago. The company said margins were hurt by inflation and more competition for battery cells and other components. Tesla also said the company sold 75% of its [Bitcoin](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp) holdings, which added almost a billion dollars of cash to its balance sheet. In a conference call with analysts, [Elon Musk](https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/061015/how-elon-musk-became-elon-musk.asp) said the company sold the cryptocurrency because it wasn’t certain when the COVID-19 lockdowns in China would end, and it was important for Tesla to maximize its cash position. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise. Partner Links