Election season isn’t over quite yet.
The outcome of Tesla Motors’ proposed acquisition of SolarCity will be known next week. SolarCity’s third-quarter results, and the way the company flattered the numbers, shouldn’t reassure Tesla stockholders that the deal is a wise one.
The solar-roofing company reported a net loss of $225 million on sales of $200 million. SolarCity has reported a loss on an adjusted basis in every quarter since 2013, according to FactSet. SolarCity’s cost per installed watt increased from a year ago, while the value per watt accruing to the company has dropped. Meanwhile, SolarCity cut its guidance for total panel installations for the third time this year.
