TSLA · 10-Q · 2026Q1 · Full report

Liquidity and Cash Position

Tesla, Inc. · 2026-04-23 · Importance 54 · Surprise 14 · In source text

Tesla ended Q1 2026 with $44.74 billion in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, an increase of $684 million from year-end 2025, and reports $16.60 billion of cash and cash equivalents plus $28.14 billion of short-term investments as of March 31, 2026. The company generated $3.94 billion of net cash from operations in the quarter and had $9.04 billion in aggregate principal indebtedness outstanding (of which $1.38 billion is current) as of March 31, 2026. Tesla also had $5.00 billion of unused committed credit amounts available and states its operating cash flow generally funds growth while it retains the ability to raise capital or adjust capex if needed. Management believes current sources of funds provide adequate liquidity for the following 12 months and longer-term needs.

Key facts

• As of March 31, 2026, Tesla had $16.60 billion of cash and cash equivalents and $28.14 billion of short-term investments. source
• As of March 31, 2026, Tesla had $5.00 billion of unused committed credit amounts. source
• Tesla ended the first quarter of 2026 with $44.74 billion in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, an increase of $684 million from the end of 2025. source
• Tesla purchased $528 million of short-term investments, net of proceeds from maturities and sales, during the three months ended March 31, 2026. source
• Tesla said it believes current sources of funds will provide adequate liquidity during the 12-month period following March 31, 2026, as well as in the long-term. source

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