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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $31,536 | $53,823 | $81,462 | $96,773 | $97,690 |
| Gross Profit | $6,630 | $13,606 | $20,853 | $17,660 | $17,450 |
| Operating Income | $1,994 | $6,523 | $13,656 | $8,891 | $7,076 |
| Net Income | $721 | $5,519 | $12,556 | $14,997 | $7,091 |
Over the five-year period, Tesla’s revenue experienced robust growth initially, rising from $31.5 billion in 2020 to $81.5 billion in 2022—a surge of nearly 159%—before moderating to around $97 billion in 2023 and remaining almost flat into 2024. Gross profit followed a similar trajectory, more than doubling from $6.63 billion in 2020 to $13.61 billion in 2021, then climbing to $20.85 billion in 2022. However, a notable contraction occurred in 2023 when gross profit fell to $17.66 billion and further to $17.45 billion in 2024. This suggests that while Tesla was highly successful at scaling operations early on, margin pressure began emerging in later years. The operating income and net income figures underscore this shift. Operating income jumped significantly from $1.99 billion in 2020 to $6.52 billion in 2021 and further to $13.66 billion in 2022, before dropping almost 35% to $8.89 billion in 2023 and down an additional 20% to $7.08 billion in 2024. Similarly, net income surged from $721 million in 2020 to $12.56 billion in 2022 but then only inched up to $15 billion in 2023 before experiencing a dramatic decline to $7.09 billion in 2024—a swing of over 50% year-over-year. This sizeable drop may indicate rising costs or potential shifts in operational efficiency against a backdrop of a competitive and capital-intensive automotive and renewable energy sector. Overall, while the early growth phase highlights Tesla’s scaling prowess and market penetration, the recent declines in profitability raise concerns about sustainability and cost management moving forward.
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