Tesla Q3 Deliveries Exceed Estimates but Fail to Rally Wall Street Amid EV Tax Credit Expiry
Tesla's third-quarter deliveries surged to 497,100 units, surpassing Wall Street's forecast of 447,600 and marking a 7% year-over-year increase. This rebound contrasts sharply with the 12% decline reported in the first half of 2025. Yet, the stock dipped post-announcement as analysts attributed the spike to the expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit on September 30.
Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management noted a 35% surge in U.S. sales, driven by a last-minute consumer rush. "Investors should largely disregard this anomaly," he cautioned, signaling skepticism about sustainable momentum. The market's tepid response underscores broader concerns over demand sustainability post-incentives.