Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O fell short of analysts' estimates for gross profit margin in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, as the electric-vehicle maker rolled out financing offers and discounts to spur flagging demand for its aging lineup.
The company's gross profit margin stood at 16.3% in the October-December period, lower than estimates of 19.03%, according to 20 analysts polled by LSEG. Tesla posted a profit margin of 19.8% in the third quarter.