Tesla Cuts 2026 Capex Target by 20% Amid AI Pivot Concerns

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Tesla reported Q3 capital expenditures significantly below analyst expectations and lowered its full-year 2026 capex target from over $25 billion to approximately $20 billion. While this move boosts short-term free cash flow, it raises concerns about the pace of investment in key AI initiatives like autonomous driving and the Optimus humanoid robot. Elon Musk acknowledged supply chain and data challenges for Optimus, suggesting deliveries may not begin until late 2027.

LATEST/Tesla reported Q3 capital expenditures significantly below analyst expectations and lowered its full-year 2026 capex target from over $25 billion to approximately $20 billion. While this move boosts short-term free cash flow, it raises concerns about the pace of investment in key AI initiatives like autonomous driving and the Optimus humanoid robot. Elon Musk acknowledged supply chain and data challenges for Optimus, suggesting deliveries may not begin until late 2027.

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IT之家 · 智能时代T2·Oct 22, 09:4668 pts
Tesla Cuts 2026 Capex Target by 20% Amid AI Pivot Concerns
- Tesla lowers its full-year 2026 capex target by ~20% to approximately $20 billion.
- Q3 capex was $4.73 billion, doubling year-over-year but missing analyst estimates of $7.95 billion.
- Elon Musk confirms Optimus faces supply chain and data hurdles, with resolution expected by late 2027 and subsequent delivery timeline.
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