Tesla returns to profitability and tops Wall Street's third-quarter earnings expectations (TSLA)

Tesla posted a $1.91 adjusted profit per share on Wednesday, handily beating Wall Street expectations. 
The company already reported a record number of vehicles for the quarter earlier in October
Shares of Tesla rose as much as 12% in after-hours trading following the release. 
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Tesla posted a surprise third-quarter profit on Wednesday, sending shares surging by as much as 17% in late trading. 
Here are the key figures:Earning