Tesla Inc TSLA analysts are cautious on the short-term outlook of the electric vehicle company after it missed revenue and earnings per share estimates in the first quarter.The Tesla Analysts: Truist Securities analyst William Stein maintained a Hold rating on Tesla with a $280 price target.Needham analyst Chris Pierce reiterated a Hold rating with no price target.Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $260 to $235.Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro reit ...

Tesla (TSLA 6.32%) stock is seeing big gains in Wednesday's trading despite publishing disappointing earnings results yesterday after market close. The company's share price was up 7.2% as of 11:30 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was up 2.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 3%.Tesla stock is rocketing higher today thanks to a combination of macroeconomic and business-specific catalysts. Recent statements from President Donald Trump and other White House officials suggest a desire to de-escalate the trade wa ...

Not many people expected an earnings beat from Tesla's (TSLA 5.93%) first-quarter report last night. The results were even worse than anticipated in many respects. Yet Tesla stock soared Wednesday morning. As of noon, the stock was trading higher by 6.7%.The source of investor optimism was in the company's earnings call to discuss the results. Some think the worst may now be over for the stock after shares have plunged almost 50% off the highs reached late last year.Elon Musk to spend more time on TeslaThe ...

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) missed Q1 earnings and top-line expectations for the first fiscal quarter by a wide margin, as a consumer strike led to a 20% plunge in automotive revenues. From a purely operational and financial perspective, however, Tesla’s resultsAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TSLA, RIVN either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for i ...

Tesla is defying gravity again.Tesla (TSLA 6.33%) stock has climbed 8% after reporting what can only be described as a terrible first quarter of 2025. The company's sales dropped, and it was profitable only because of regulatory credit sales. Travis Hoium digs into the results in this video.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 22, 2025. The video was published on April 23, 2025. ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter 2025 results, missing earnings and revenue estimates, yet shares rose over 5% in after-market trading due to CEO Elon Musk's optimistic outlook on future vehicle launches and a renewed focus on the business [1][3][10]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were 27 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, representing a 71% decline from the previous year [3]. - Revenues fell 9% year over year to $19.3 billion, also below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $20.98 billion [3]. - Tesla delivered 336,681 vehicles in Q1, a 13% decrease year over year, marking the worst quarter since 2022 [5]. Market Position - Tesla lost its title as the world's largest EV maker to BYD, which sold 416,388 EVs in the same period [5]. - The company produced 362,615 vehicles during the quarter [6]. Strategic Initiatives - Tesla plans to launch new affordable vehicle models in the first half of 2025, utilizing aspects of both next-generation and current platforms [7]. - The company aims to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, TX, by June, with volume production expected next year [7]. - Full production of the all-electric Class 8 Semi truck is set to begin in 2026 at Gigafactory Nevada [8]. Brand and Leadership - Musk acknowledged the negative impact of his political involvement on Tesla's brand and plans to reduce his time spent on government matters significantly [10]. - This shift is expected to stabilize the company's direction and address brand challenges [10]. Investment Opportunities - Investors are encouraged to consider ETFs with significant allocations to Tesla, such as Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (TESL), The Nightview Fund (NITE), Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY), Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR), and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (FDIS) [2][11][12][13][14][15]. Conclusion - Despite ongoing challenges, Tesla's strategic focus on affordable EVs, robotaxis, and advancements in AI positions the company for potential recovery and growth [16].

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After more than a decade of hype, Tesla is only a few months away from its Robotaxi launch. It may be the one deadline the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk can't afford to miss.Tesla is famous for blowing past key dates. Investors even coined the term "Elon Time" to describe the phenomenon. But Robotaxi is different. The company has been staring down a tanking stock price, a brand crisis, and angst over Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency. It has also positioned fully auton ...

Elon Musk steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on March 22, 2025. US President Donald Trump will be spending the weekend at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.Elon Musk tried to rally Tesla bulls Tuesday, brushing off a weak first-quarter earnings report and touting a future of "sustainable abundance."Tesla missed expectations on the top and bottom lines and reported a 71% plunge in net income from the year prior.His comments came as ...

Core Insights - Tesla's stock surged 7% to $255 following Elon Musk's recommitment to the company during the Q1 earnings call, despite disappointing financial results [2][3] - Musk's net worth increased by $9.6 billion to $371.3 billion, widening his lead over Jeff Bezos by $170 billion [2] Financial Performance - Tesla's Q1 earnings report showed profits and revenues below consensus forecasts, reaching multiyear lows [2] - Year-to-date, Tesla's stock is down nearly 40%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 8% decline [8] Market Reaction - The stock rally was partly fueled by a broader market boost linked to President Trump's easing of trade tensions with China, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising 3% [3] - Investors reacted positively to Musk's announcement of increased time allocation to Tesla starting next month [3][4] Strategic Developments - Musk confirmed plans for a June launch of the driverless "robotaxi" and the production of lower-cost electric vehicles in the first half of the year [5] - Musk indicated he would still spend a day or two per week on government matters, maintaining a dual focus on Tesla and his government role [6] Political Context - Musk criticized Trump's tariffs, stating that Tesla is the "least affected car company" and advocating for lower tariffs for economic prosperity [7] - Musk's political donations, totaling $288 million, position him as the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, which has drawn scrutiny and backlash affecting Tesla's brand [8][9]