Investors Weigh Tesla’s Slowing Growth as Costs and Capex Rise
Tesla’s second-quarter earnings surprised investors, though revenue was largely expected after strong EV delivery results. The outlook points to rising operating expenses and more than $25B in 2026 capital spending, pressuring margins amid slower-than-expected EV industry sales. Upside hinges on robotaxi and Optimus scaling, alongside improving safety data for full self-driving.