TradingKey – Tesla (TSLA) is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on October 21 ET. Although the company’s previously announced third-quarter deliveries exceeded market expectations, investors need to focus on whether these sales can translate into profits, free cash flow, and more stable gross margins against the backdrop of rising capital expenditures and increased investments in AI and autonomous driving. Meanwhile, after hitting a period high in early October, TSLA’s stock price suffered a continuous pullback before recently rebounding to near $370, making this earnings report a key variable in determining whether the short-term stock price can retest its previous high.