What Analysts Think of Tesla Stock Ahead of Earnings

Earnings and Analyst Expectations - Tesla is set to report fourth-quarter earnings with analysts optimistic about the connection between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump [2] - Analysts are divided on Tesla stock, with nine "buy," six "hold," and three "sell" ratings, and an average price target of $362, 12% below its recent closing price [3] - Fourth-quarter revenue is expected to be $27.27 billion, with net income of $2.31 billion or 65 cents per share, compared to $25.17 billion in revenue and $7.93 billion in net income in the same quarter last year [4] - Tesla recorded its first year-over-year decline in full-year vehicle deliveries earlier this month [4][8] Analyst Price Target Adjustments - Wedbush Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Piper Sandler raised their price targets for Tesla stock to $550, $430, and $500, respectively [5] - Wedbush analysts believe Tesla will benefit from Musk's proximity to the Trump administration, potentially easing regulatory approvals for self-driving software and autonomous "robotaxis" [6] - Piper Sandler analysts expect a clearer picture of Tesla's future by next year, with more definitive timelines for new product releases and AI projects [7] Market Performance and Product Updates - Tesla shares closed down over 1% on Friday but have gained over 60% since the November 5 election [8] - Tesla listed a new version of its Model Y compact SUV on its website, with shipments starting in March at a price of roughly $60,000 [8]