Tesla, Inc. — October 23 earnings review
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374.58 October 22 completed regular-session close
TSLA closed October 22 at $374.58, above its 50-day average ($363.12) and below its 200-day average ($386.64). The October 22 high ($388.86) and low ($373.71) are dated reference levels. This is completed daily history, not an October 23 quote.
No session has closed since this was published.
372.01 October 22 premarket observation
Separate October 22 premarket $372.01 (-3.74%) against completed October 21 daily references.
| After | Close | vs Thu, 22 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 372.22 | -0.63% | +0.06% |
This note was marked to a October 22 premarket observation, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Thu, 22 Oct 2026 close.
386.47 October 21 completed regular-session close; supporting graphic retains its stated historical or financial period
Quarterly financial results reported October 21; GAAP, issuer-adjusted measures, cash flows and forecasts retain their stated scopes.
| After | Close | vs Thu, 22 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 372.22 | — | -3.69% |
374.58 October 22 completed regular-session close
TSLA: completed October 22 regular-session daily chart, close 374.58; 20-day SMA through October 22 369.86; 50-day SMA through October 22 363.12; 200-day SMA through October 22 386.64; October 21 intraday high 388.84; October 21 intraday low 380.51.
| After | Close | vs Thu, 22 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 372.22 | — | -0.63% |
378.02 October 21 premarket observation
Separate October 21 premarket $378.02 (+1.15%) against completed October 20 daily references.
| After | Close | vs Wed, 21 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 374.58 | -3.08% | -0.91% |
This note was marked to a October 21 premarket observation, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Wed, 21 Oct 2026 close.
Completed regular close $386.47, +3.41% versus October 20. 20-day SMA $370.03; 50-day SMA $362.18; 200-day SMA $386.94. October 21 high $388.84, low $380.51.
| After | Close | vs Wed, 21 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 374.58 | — | — |
Separate recorded October 21 after-hours observation $392.75, +1.62% versus completed regular close $386.47. Provisional observation, not another daily candle or confirmed daily reclaim.
| After | Close | vs Wed, 21 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 374.58 | — | — |
Quarter ended September 30, 2026: revenue $28.05B, essentially flat year over year; GAAP operating income $0.72B (-56%); operating margin 2.60%; GAAP diluted EPS $0.22, non-GAAP $0.48. Quarterly GAAP operating cash flow $6.26B less capital expenditures $4.73B leaves company non-GAAP free cash flow $1.53B (-62%). GAAP and non-GAAP earnings are distinct.
| After | Close | vs Wed, 21 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 374.58 | — | — |
367.74 October 20 dated premarket observation / separate from completed daily candles
The dated October 20 premarket observation $367.74 was above the $360.25 50-day but below the $369.97 20-day and $387.58 200-day. Recovering the area around $370.00 requires daily confirmation; earnings remain ahead on October 21.
| After | Close | vs Tue, 20 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 386.47 | +3.41% | +5.09% |
This note was marked to a October 20 dated premarket observation / separate from completed daily candles, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Tue, 20 Oct 2026 close.
373.71 October 20 completed regular-session close
Completed regular close $373.71, +1.54%. 20-day SMA $369.71, 50-day $361.11, 200-day $387.26. A daily retest and close above a reclaimed level remains the confirmation rule.
| After | Close | vs Tue, 20 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 386.47 | — | +3.41% |
353.38 October 19 premarket Morning Watch edition
Premarket remains below the 50-, 20- and 200-session averages. October 21 after-close earnings remain upcoming.
| After | Close | vs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 373.71 | +1.54% | +5.75% |
This note was marked to a October 19 premarket Morning Watch edition, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close.
354.72 October 16 completed regular close; October 19 research edition
Dated completed-close price context, moving averages and separate retained decline/rebound.
| After | Close | vs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 373.71 | — | +5.35% |
354.72 October 16 regular close as separate price context
Tesla Q2 operating results and the separately identified SpaceX unrealized investment gain.
| After | Close | vs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 373.71 | — | +5.35% |
354.72 October 16 regular close as separate price context
Tesla quarterly and first-half cash measures, the separately classified SpaceX purchase and upcoming Q3 reporting checkpoint.
| After | Close | vs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 373.71 | — | +5.35% |
368.06 October 19 completed regular-session close
Tesla reclaimed the 50-day but remained below the 20-day and Friday’s $370.50 high. This is an initial reclaim; a later daily test and close above the recovered average would strengthen the case. Friday’s $349.33 intraday low remains a dated failure reference. Results remain upcoming after the close on October 21.
| After | Close | vs Mon, 19 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 373.71 | — | +1.54% |
354.72 October 16 regular close
October 16 close $354.72 was below the 50-session SMA ($359.46) and below the 200-session SMA ($387.99). Earnings preview for October 19-23; historical levels do not bound an earnings gap.
| After | Close | vs Sat, 17 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 368.06 | — | +3.76% |
| 5 sessions | 372.22 | — | +4.93% |
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| After | Close | vs Sat, 17 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 368.06 | — | — |
| 5 sessions | 372.22 | — | — |
This note was marked to a Historical study; no current quote, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Sat, 17 Oct 2026 close.
377.47 October 16 premarket - Morning Watch edition
The retained premarket mark is inside the October 13 daily gap. The observed premarket high and 200-session average are higher references, not guaranteed targets.
| After | Close | vs Fri, 16 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 368.06 | +3.76% | -2.49% |
| 5 sessions | 372.22 | +4.93% | -1.39% |
This note was marked to a October 16 premarket - Morning Watch edition, not a close. The like-for-like column is the one measured from the Fri, 16 Oct 2026 close.
354.72 October 16 regular close · After Close
TSLA — The premarket jump faded
| After | Close | vs Fri, 16 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 368.06 | — | +3.76% |
| 5 sessions | 372.22 | — | +4.93% |
370.59 2 Oct close
Tesla rose 4.7% and is still under its 200-day average. Its last close above that line was 6 July, 63 sessions earlier, and it finished 6% short of it. Nearly three months under one line is a trend, not a dip.
| After | Close | vs Sat, 3 Oct 2026 close | vs published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 378.73 | — | +2.20% |
| 5 sessions | 382.70 | — | +3.27% |
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