Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview When I previously covered the Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II ( EOS ), I issued a buy rating due to the potential to receive tax-efficient income over a longer holding period. Since then, the fund has retreated from its prior highs, and the total return has been lackluster. Despite this, EOS currently trades at one of the deepest ...
Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview When I previously covered the Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II ( EOS ), I issued a buy rating due to the potential to receive tax-efficient income over a longer holding period. Since then, the fund has retreated from its prior highs, and the total return has been lackluster. Despite this, EOS currently trades at one of the deepest discount to NAV price levels over the last ten years. While this discount may be partially attributed to less favorable market conditions, I believe that this provides an attractive opportunity for buy-and-hold investors. Therefore, I wanted to reassess the fund's overall value proposition and outlook now that we've crossed into the new year. Looking at the performance over the last twelve months, we can see that EOS's share price has declined by nearly 6%. The fund has failed to hold onto the positive momentum of the market over the last few quarters. When including all distributions that were paid out to shareholders, the total return barely breaks above breakeven over the same time frame. EOS now offers investors a starting dividend yield of 8.1% while issuing payouts on a monthly basis. Although the fund's earnings may wildly vary, the earnings reinforce that EOS will be able to sustain its current payout for the next twelve months. Therefore, EOS is a great option for investors that are at or nearing the retirement age and want to prioritize income stability. Data by YCharts While I believe that EOS is extremely attractive at this time, there are some risks that investors should consider. For instance, the inclusion of an option writing strategy means that EOS is likely to see limited upside growth compared to standard growth ETFs. For instance, the fund is overwhelmingly reliant on net realized gains to fuel growth, which translates into very little protection during market declines. So let's start by taking a look at the underlying strategy that EOS implements to gen...
By Chibuike Oguh, Samuel Indyk and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A significant selloff among U.S. and European data analytics, professional services and software companies deepened on Tuesday, with some investors pointing to a recently updated artificial intelligence chatbot by Anthropic as the main culprit. AI developer Anthropic launched plug-ins for its Claude Cowork agent o...
By Chibuike Oguh, Samuel Indyk and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A significant selloff among U.S. and European data analytics, professional services and software companies deepened on Tuesday, with some investors pointing to a recently updated artificial intelligence chatbot by Anthropic as the main culprit. AI developer Anthropic launched plug-ins for its Claude Cowork agent on Friday that would automate tasks across legal, sales, marketing and data analysis. That move has sparked worries of an impending AI-fueled disruption of the data and professional services industry, which were once seen as major beneficiaries of the AI era, according to traders and analysts. Toronto-based Thomson Reuters, which owns the Westlaw legal database, slumped by nearly 18%. It is on track for its biggest daily loss on record and lowest close since June 2021. "I think Anthropic came out with some plug-ins to tackle the legal space," said Mike Archibald, a portfolio manager at AGF Investments in Toronto. "Obviously, that's where Thomson Reuters generates a good chunk of their revenues. Sometimes the market just shoots first and asks questions later." Thomson Reuters, which is also parent company of Reuters News, is set to report its fourth quarter earnings results on Thursday. Its shares are now down 33% year-to-date after dropping about 22% in 2025. "Most of the investors we have spoken with recently are overwhelmingly bearish on TRI as the consensus opinion worries that the company will be unable to maintain the same level of growth within its legal segment given increased competition from specialized AI tools," Morgan Stanley analysts led by Toni Kaplan wrote in an investor note. Britain's RELX and the Netherlands' Wolters Kluwer, both providers of legal analytics services, fell 14% and about 13%, respectively. RELX shares have now almost halved from their peak last February and on Tuesday were set for their biggest drop since 1988. Its dramatic reversal hi...
A disbanded alliance behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil had only intended to promote democracy and greater political freedom when it advocated the abolition of the mainland’s one-party rule , a defence lawyer has said in a high-profile national security trial. Defence counsel Erik Shum Sze-man on Wednesday said ending the Communist Party of China’s one-party rule would have been a solution ...
A disbanded alliance behind Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil had only intended to promote democracy and greater political freedom when it advocated the abolition of the mainland’s one-party rule , a defence lawyer has said in a high-profile national security trial. Defence counsel Erik Shum Sze-man on Wednesday said ending the Communist Party of China’s one-party rule would have been a solution to the political crisis after Beijing’s military crackdown on pro-democracy protests on June 4, 1989. He said the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China did not oppose the party or intend to topple its leadership, as its ultimate aim was to develop a democratic system across the border. Advertisement “Concerning the abolition of one-party dictatorship and whether it is equivalent to ending the Communist Party’s leadership, there are lawful means to achieve that,” Shum said, adding that all of the alliance’s objectives were a legitimate exercise of fundamental human rights. Shum, who spoke on behalf of former alliance chairman Lee Cheuk-yan, outlined the defence’s arguments at West Kowloon Court while cross-examining a police superintendent’s understanding of the principles underlying the organiser’s annual candlelight vigil to mark the 1989 crackdown. Advertisement Lee, 68, and former vice-chairwoman Chow Hang-tung, 41, are contesting a count of inciting subversion for promoting an end to “one-party dictatorship”, one of the alliance’s five operational aims. The offence carries a maximum jail sentence of 10 years under the Beijing-decreed national security law
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the Optimus humanoid robot can build civilizations on distant planets in the future. First Von Neumann Machine On Monday, user Ryan Dahl took to the social media platform X to share his views on SpaceX announcing the xAI merger, also sharing that the company eventually plans to launch 1TW of AI compute per year. "Is this how von Neumann p...
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that the Optimus humanoid robot can build civilizations on distant planets in the future. First Von Neumann Machine On Monday, user Ryan Dahl took to the social media platform X to share his views on SpaceX announcing the xAI merger, also sharing that the company eventually plans to launch 1TW of AI compute per year. "Is this how von Neumann probes start?" Responding to Dahl, Musk, on Tuesday, shared that it was possible. "Optimus will be the first Von Neumann machine, capable of building civilization by itself on any viable planet," Musk said. What Is A Von Neumann Machine? A von Neumann machine or a von Neumann probe, first touted by Hungarian-American Mathematician and Physicist John von Neumann, is a theoretical spacecraft that is capable of replicating itself by using raw materials it would procure from other planetary systems. The machine would use those materials to create replicas of itself, which would then be sent out to other places in outer space. By claiming that Optimus could be the first von Neumann machine, Musk could be pointing out that he believes space-based AI computing could reach a point where it could be used to control robots on other planets. Optimus' Role For Musk's Future Ambitions Optimus has been touted by Musk as the next big thing on many occasions, with the billionaire also sharing that it could outperform the entire Earth's productivity in the future alongside space-based AI compute. He also pointed out that the discontinuation of Tesla's premium offerings, namely the Model S and Model X, would help the EV giant scale Optimus production in Fremont, targeting 1 million units per year. Benzinga Edge Rankings show that Tesla scores well on the Momentum metric and offers a favorable price trend in the Long Term. Price Action: TSLA declined 0.67% to $419.15 during the after-hours trading on Tuesday. Check out more of Benzinga's Future Of Mobility coverage by following this link. Phot...
Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.20 billion and USD 1.55 billion after tax* in the fourth quarter of 2025. Equinor reported a net operating income of USD 5.49 billion and a net income of USD 1.31 billion. Adjusted net income* was USD 2.04 billion, leading to adjusted earnings per share* of USD 0.81. The fourth quarter and full year were characterised b...
Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.20 billion and USD 1.55 billion after tax* in the fourth quarter of 2025. Equinor reported a net operating income of USD 5.49 billion and a net income of USD 1.31 billion. Adjusted net income* was USD 2.04 billion, leading to adjusted earnings per share* of USD 0.81. The fourth quarter and full year were characterised by: Strong production and operational performance, delivering 6% production growth in the quarter and 3.4% for the full year Continued high-grading of portfolio Cost and capital discipline Taking action to strengthen competitiveness, cash flow and robustness Strategic priorities guiding capital allocation - Develop the NCS to maximise value - Focused growth in international oil and gas - Building an integrated power business - Develop the NCS to maximise value - Focused growth in international oil and gas - Building an integrated power business Strengthening free cash flow* by reducing the organic capital expenditures* outlook for 2026/27 by USD 4 billion Reducing operating costs(1) by 10% in 2026 through strong cost focus and portfolio high-grading Expecting around 3% oil and gas production growth in 2026 Set to deliver return on average capital employed* of around 13% for 2026/27 Capital distribution Proposed increase of fourth quarter cash dividend to USD 0.39 per share Announced share buy-back of up to USD 1.5 billion for 2026 Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor ASA: “With new fields on stream and strong operations, we deliver record-high production and competitive returns in 2025.” “We continue to allocate capital to further develop and maximise value from the Norwegian continental shelf. At the same time, we are delivering focused growth in our international oil and gas portfolio and building our integrated power business, now focusing on the execution of already-sanctioned projects.” “In 2026, we expect around 3 percent production growth, up from record levels...
Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) leverte et justert driftsresultat* på 6,20 milliarder USD og 1,55 milliarder USD etter skatt* i fjerde kvartal 2025. Det rapporterte driftsresultatet var 5,49 milliarder USD, og resultatet for perioden var 1,31 milliarder USD. Justert resultat* var 2,04 milliarder USD, som ga et justert resultat per aksje* på 0,81 USD.
Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) leverte et justert driftsresultat* på 6,20 milliarder USD og 1,55 milliarder USD etter skatt* i fjerde kvartal 2025. Det rapporterte driftsresultatet var 5,49 milliarder USD, og resultatet for perioden var 1,31 milliarder USD. Justert resultat* var 2,04 milliarder USD, som ga et justert resultat per aksje* på 0,81 USD.
champpixs/iStock via Getty Images By George Valantasis Last August, we published a blog highlighting the impressive H1 2025 performance of the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index compared to both its benchmark universe and the S&P 500 ® . This strong momentum persisted through the remainder of 2025, with the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index closing the year with an impressive 43.22% gain (see Exhibit...
champpixs/iStock via Getty Images By George Valantasis Last August, we published a blog highlighting the impressive H1 2025 performance of the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index compared to both its benchmark universe and the S&P 500 ® . This strong momentum persisted through the remainder of 2025, with the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index closing the year with an impressive 43.22% gain (see Exhibit 1). For international market participants, this development may seem long awaited, as the S&P World Ex-U.S. Index outperformed The 500 ® by 14.68%—its largest margin in more than 30 years, surpassing every other year since 1993’s 20.51% outperformance. Furthermore, the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index delivered a 25.44% outperformance over The 500, marking its strongest result since 1998, when it achieved an outperformance of 27.66%. In addition to updated performance figures, this blog will present sector and geographic weights as of Dec. 31, 2025, along with a brief overview of the index methodology. Index Methodology Exhibit 2 provides a refresher on the index methodology. In short, the index selects constituents from developed markets (excluding the U.S. and South Korea) based on 12-month risk-adjusted price momentum, omitting the most recent period to reduce short-term reversal effects. Performance Comparison The S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index consistently outperformed its benchmark across every back-tested period since Dec. 31, 1994, while also showing higher risk-adjusted returns and downside capture relative to the S&P World Ex-U.S. Index (see Exhibit 3). Exhibit 4 highlights the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index’s strong and consistent outperformance, surpassing its benchmark universe in over 62% of rolling three-year periods, with a maximum outperformance of 110% and a minimum underperformance of just 17%. Sector Weight Analysis As of Dec. 31, 2025, the S&P World Ex-U.S. Momentum Index continued to show a significant overweight in the Financials sector, resultin...
After falling 26% in three months, Microsoft looks oversold. Nearly a week after software stocks plunged in response to earnings reports from industry heavyweights like Microsoft (MSFT 2.86%), ServiceNow, and SAP that were less than perfect, the sector continued to plumb new depths. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF, which tracks the cloud software sector, fell more than 5% on Tuesday and is ...
After falling 26% in three months, Microsoft looks oversold. Nearly a week after software stocks plunged in response to earnings reports from industry heavyweights like Microsoft (MSFT 2.86%), ServiceNow, and SAP that were less than perfect, the sector continued to plumb new depths. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF, which tracks the cloud software sector, fell more than 5% on Tuesday and is now down 13% since Jan. 28. Investors seem to fear that AI could disrupt the cloud software sector, enabling companies to develop tools in-house that could replace many of the subscription software products they use today, or at least reduce their dependence on them. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector has also historically traded at a sky-high multiple, and investors have been willing to allow these companies to spend generously on share-based compensation, often reporting generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net losses. Today, many large, well-known software companies are still losing money on a GAAP basis. However, Microsoft isn't one of them. The tech giant, which is probably the most diversified of the "Magnificent Seven" companies, is now down 26% from its peak just three months ago. While the broader sell-off in subscription software stocks makes sense since many of these companies don't have real cash flows to fall back on if their growth potential evaporates, Microsoft still looks rock-solid. What the numbers say Microsoft's latest earnings report offered little reason to explain the stock's 25% plunge, which has wiped off $1 trillion in its market cap. Overall revenue jumped 17% to $81.3 billion, paced by 39% growth from Azure, and adjusted earnings per share rose 24% to $4.14. Both those figures beat analyst estimates. The reason for the sell-off seemed to be a surge in capital expenditures to $37.5 billion, including finance leases, which was up 66% from the year before. That also ate into the company's free cash flow, driving fears that it was ov...
Earnings remain in focus, with Alphabet due to report on Wednesday and Amazon expected on Thursday. The Wall Street bull stands in the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Dow and S&P futures edged higher as Nasdaq futures lagged after a tech-led selloff in the prior session. Technology stocks weighe...
Earnings remain in focus, with Alphabet due to report on Wednesday and Amazon expected on Thursday. The Wall Street bull stands in the financial district near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Dow and S&P futures edged higher as Nasdaq futures lagged after a tech-led selloff in the prior session. Technology stocks weighed on markets, with losses in major software and semiconductor companies. Geopolitics and data are in focus, with oil rising on Middle East tensions. U.S. stock futures steadied early Wednesday after technology shares dragged major indexes lower in the previous session, as markets shifted focus to earnings ahead and assessed geopolitical tensions. As of around 12:00 a.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures were down about 0.1%, while S&P 500 and Dow futures added about 0.1% each. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment toward the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust was ‘bearish’ amid ‘high’ message volume. Sentiment toward the Invesco QQQ Trust was ‘bullish’ with ‘high’ volume, while sentiment toward the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust was also ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volume. Wall Street’s Market Drivers On Tuesday In the prior session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped nearly 167 points, or 0.3%, after touching a fresh record earlier in the day. The S&P 500 fell about 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.4%. Technology shares led the declines. Nvidia and Microsoft each fell more than 2%. Losses were also seen in other large tech names, including Broadcom, Oracle, and Micron Technology. Software stocks weakened as well, with ServiceNow and Salesforce among the notable laggards. Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill shares slid nearly 6% after the company reported declining traffic for a fourth straight quarter and guided for flat same-store sales growth in 2026. Geopolitical headlines also remained in focus after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone near a U.S. airc...
Corning’s fourth quarter results reflected robust demand in its optical communications segment, notably driven by adoption of next-generation data center solutions. Management highlighted that double-digit sales growth was heavily influenced by the rapid uptake of new artificial intelligence-oriented optical products, as well as key customer wins. CEO Wendell Weeks cited “remarkable demand for our...
Corning’s fourth quarter results reflected robust demand in its optical communications segment, notably driven by adoption of next-generation data center solutions. Management highlighted that double-digit sales growth was heavily influenced by the rapid uptake of new artificial intelligence-oriented optical products, as well as key customer wins. CEO Wendell Weeks cited “remarkable demand for our innovations in manufacturing capabilities,” pointing to the Meta multi-year agreement as a validation of Corning’s technology leadership in high-density optical fiber. While revenue missed Wall Street expectations, improvements in operating margin and strong execution in premium product lines were credited for the quarter’s performance. Is now the time to buy GLW? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Corning (GLW) Q4 CY2025 Highlights: Revenue: $4.41 billion vs analyst estimates of $4.37 billion (13.9% year-on-year growth, 1% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.72 vs analyst estimates of $0.71 (2.1% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $1.22 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.22 billion (27.5% margin, in line) Revenue Guidance for Q1 CY2026 is $4.25 billion at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $4.27 billion Adjusted EPS guidance for Q1 CY2026 is $0.68 at the midpoint, roughly in line with what analysts were expecting Operating Margin: 15.2%, up from 10.1% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $95.76 billion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Corning’s Q4 Earnings Call
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(RTTNews) - European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday after major U.S. stock averages sold off overnight on fears over AI-led disruption. U.S. equity futures were little changed as investors look ahead to Alphabet earnings later in the day and Amazon earnings due Thursday. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell 8 percent in the extended session after the company forecast a slight decline ...
(RTTNews) - European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday after major U.S. stock averages sold off overnight on fears over AI-led disruption. U.S. equity futures were little changed as investors look ahead to Alphabet earnings later in the day and Amazon earnings due Thursday. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell 8 percent in the extended session after the company forecast a slight decline in first-quarter revenue despite an unexpected boost from sales of its AI chips to China. Restaurant owner Chipotle projected no sales growth for 2026 while online dating app Match Group surpassed Q4 revenue expectations. Biotech giant Amgen reported strong beats on both top and bottom lines. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump has signed a $1.2tn (£880bn) budget to end a partial government, which will help fund most government agencies until the end of the fiscal year in September. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be funded only until the end of next week. In economic releases, the flash Eurozone CPI print as well as reports on U.S. private sector employment and service sector activity may garner investor attention later in the day. The European Central Bank announces its monetary policy decision on Thursday, with no change in interest rates expected. The focus will be on the central bank's views on growth and inflation outlook. The Bank of England is also expected to hold rates steady on Thursday, with updated economic projections unlikely to show major changes from the Bank's previous forecasts. Asian markets were mixed while the dollar held steady after declining in the New York session. Treasuries were little changed as Fed Governor Stephen Miran reiterated the case for aggressive central bank interest rate cuts this year, in an interview on Fox Business Network. Separately, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said the Fed still has "some distance to travel" before both parts of its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stabi...
Kenneth Cheung/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction & Financials Airbnb ( ABNB ) seems fairly valued, with a solid financial position and high potential coming from their aggressive expansion and hotel focus, but also facing unique risks for short-term rentals, while near-term headwinds could create an opportunity if we see more pressure on the stock. Airbnb IR Despite missing the marke...
Kenneth Cheung/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction & Financials Airbnb ( ABNB ) seems fairly valued, with a solid financial position and high potential coming from their aggressive expansion and hotel focus, but also facing unique risks for short-term rentals, while near-term headwinds could create an opportunity if we see more pressure on the stock. Airbnb IR Despite missing the market's Q3 EPS expectations , Airbnb stock went up on the day of the release on the back of strong growth in key markets, while their gross booking value increased by 14% and nights/seats booked went up 9% YoY. In Q4, Airbnb expects a 7% to 10% increase in revenue, with a relatively flat take rate and flat-to-down Adjusted EBITDA, for a margin of ~35%, including the effects of investing ~$200 million towards improving their services and experiences in 2025 and continuing in 2026. Airbnb IR However, I’ll use an Adjusted FCF instead, as I want to take out the massive stock-based compensation, and it’s also important to keep in mind that they expect a relatively flat or even down Adjusted EBITDA. Airbnb IR Based on this, I believe we can expect a slight improvement in Adjusted FCF in 2025 compared to 2024, and I believe that given the increase in investments and higher SBC, it would be safer to assume a slight decrease, getting somewhere around $2.9 billion in 2025 compared to $3.04 billion in 2024, $2.65 billion in 2023, and $2.47 billion in 2022 - even though it grew by 7.1% in 2023 and 14.6% in 2024. Airbnb IR Financially, based on ABNB’s latest report , we see a very strong position, with the current assets covering their current liabilities and a very manageable amount of debt (~$2 billion), while growing their short-term investments to over $4.15 billion. They have $2 billion worth of 0% convertible senior notes issued back in March 2021 that will be due in March 2026, which will not convert since the conversion price is $288.64 per share. ABNB also spent $2.69 billion on bu...
Meta’s fourth quarter delivered results ahead of Wall Street expectations, with management attributing the upside to robust advertiser demand, continued improvements in AI-powered ad targeting, and engagement gains across the company’s core social platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta’s AI-driven recommendation systems and new ad products were key contributors, noting a “major AI acc...
Meta’s fourth quarter delivered results ahead of Wall Street expectations, with management attributing the upside to robust advertiser demand, continued improvements in AI-powered ad targeting, and engagement gains across the company’s core social platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta’s AI-driven recommendation systems and new ad products were key contributors, noting a “major AI acceleration” that is beginning to unlock new user and business experiences. CFO Susan Li added that optimizations in both feed and video surfaces on Facebook and Instagram drove meaningful increases in engagement and monetization. Is now the time to buy META? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Meta (META) Q4 CY2025 Highlights: Revenue: $59.89 billion vs analyst estimates of $58.45 billion (23.8% year-on-year growth, 2.5% beat) Adjusted EPS: $8.88 vs analyst estimates of $8.18 (8.6% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $36.05 billion vs analyst estimates of $35.09 billion (60.2% margin, 2.7% beat) Revenue Guidance for Q1 CY2026 is $55 billion at the midpoint, above analyst estimates of $51.34 billion Operating Margin: 41.3%, down from 48.3% in the same quarter last year Daily Active People: 3.58 billion, up 230 million year on year Market Capitalization: $1.75 trillion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Meta’s Q4 Earnings Call
Tesla’s Q4 results were shaped by shifting demand patterns and significant operational changes, as management pointed to a surge in U.S. vehicle purchases in the prior quarter and increased international deliveries, especially in smaller markets like Malaysia and Poland, as key factors. CFO Vaibhav Taneja attributed steady automotive margins to a favorable regional mix and highlighted growing adop...
Tesla’s Q4 results were shaped by shifting demand patterns and significant operational changes, as management pointed to a surge in U.S. vehicle purchases in the prior quarter and increased international deliveries, especially in smaller markets like Malaysia and Poland, as key factors. CFO Vaibhav Taneja attributed steady automotive margins to a favorable regional mix and highlighted growing adoption of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, noting, “FSD adoption continued to improve in the quarter, reaching nearly 1,100,000 paid customers globally.” Management also flagged sustained strength in the energy segment, with record deployments and continued demand for MegaPack and Powerwall products. Is now the time to buy TSLA? Find out in our full research report (it’s free). Tesla (TSLA) Q4 CY2025 Highlights: Vehicles Delivered: 418,227 vs analyst estimates of 428,536 (2.4% miss) Revenue: $24.9 billion vs analyst estimates of $25.12 billion (0.9% miss) Operating Profit (GAAP): $1.41 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.29 billion (8.8% beat) EPS (non-GAAP): $0.50 vs analyst estimates of $0.45 (10.8% beat) Automotive Revenue: $17.69 billion vs analyst estimates of $17.92 billion (1.3% miss) Energy Revenue: $3.84 billion vs analyst estimates of $3.86 billion (small miss) Services Revenue: $3.37 billion vs analyst estimates of $3.38 billion (small miss) Gross Margin: 20.1%, up from 16.3% in the same quarter last year Operating Margin: 5.7%, in line with the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $1.58 trillion While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Tesla’s Q4 Earnings Call