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Tesla (TSLA) Cash Flow Waterfall

Trace Tesla's cash from operations down to free cash flow, then see where FCF goes — capex, buybacks, dividends, and debt repayment.

TTM

Operating CF

$16.53B

Capex

−$9.53B

Free Cash Flow

$7.00B

FCF Margin

+42.4%

Cash flow waterfall for Tesla (TSLA) — TTM through Q1 2026

Free cash flow: $7.00B

Note: Other Investing is large — driven mainly by purchases or sales of investments.

Cash flow breakdown for Tesla (TSLA) — TTM through Q1 2026

  • Operating Cash Flow$16.53B
  • Capital Expenditure−$9.53B
  • Free Cash Flow$7.00B
  • Other Investing−$9.32B
  • Net Debt Change−$1.65B
  • Other Financing & FX$4.38B
  • Net Cash Increase$405.00M
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