As Tesla shares struggle in 2025, short sellers pocket $11.5B in profits

Tesla shareholders have had a rough ride in 2025, with the stock tumbling a staggering 44% this year. Meanwhile, short sellers are laughing all the way to the bank, raking in a jaw-dropping $11.5 billion in mark-to-market profits, as per data from S3 Partners.That’s based on Tesla’s closing price of$227.50 on Monday.Tesla’s stock gained around 4% on Tuesday, alongside broader market gains, as investors awaited the company’s first-quarter earnings report due after the market close. The electric vehicle make ...