Tesla Q3 Earnings Preview: Revenue Up but Margins Squeezed Amid Price Cuts and Competition

Tesla to report Q3 results on October 18, investors focused on margins amid price cuts and competition

Expect Q3 revenue up 13% but EPS down 30% year-over-year due to lower margins

Recent analyst ratings updates - Jefferies and Piper Sandler maintain buy ratings but lower price targets

Options traders expect about 6% stock move after earnings, in line with historical moves

Key items to watch - commentary on Cybertruck, competition, margins going forward