Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: 50,000-Unit Inventory Overhang, Energy Storage Halved, 5 Core Metrics Long-Term Investors Should Really Watch
Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings will be released on April 22. With Q1 deliveries at 358,023 units, inventory surging by 50,363 units, and energy storage nearly halved from 14.2 GWh to 8.8 GWh, analyst target prices show a five-fold discrepancy, ranging from $119 to $600. For long-term investors, this article deconstructs five core metrics that will determine the success of the company's transformation: the 17.9% automotive gross margin floor, management’s explanation for energy storage performance, the $20 billion CapEx guidance, the 1.1 million FSD subscription structure, and the inaugural disclosure of Robotaxi operational data.