Meet the Newest Supercharged Growth Stock to Join Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the $1 Trillion Club. It's Still a Buy Right Now, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts.

Core Insights - Achieving a $1 trillion market cap is now a reality for 10 stocks, primarily driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) trade [1] - Tesla has recently joined the ranks of $1 trillion companies, alongside Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing [2] Company Performance - Tesla's stock has experienced extreme volatility since the 2024 presidential election, initially rising due to CEO Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration, but later struggling due to tariffs and poor performance in its core EV business [3][4] - The launch of Tesla's robotaxi business has contributed to a recovery in stock price, bringing it back to all-time highs [4] Business Developments - Tesla has soft-launched its robotaxi business in Austin and San Francisco, with plans to expand to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and Miami in the coming months [6][7] - The company has also made full self-driving software available for purchase by individual Tesla owners [7] Analyst Opinions - Among 34 Wall Street analysts, 14 rate Tesla as a buy, 10 as hold, and 10 as sell, indicating a divided opinion on the stock [8] - The average analyst price target suggests an 11% downside from current levels as of November 12 [8] Valuation and Market Outlook - Tesla's valuation stands at 259 times forward earnings, leading to concerns that the stock may be overvalued [9] - Some analysts, including Dan Ives from Wedbush, maintain a bullish outlook, projecting a $600 price target, which implies a 40% upside and a $1.9 trillion market cap [10] - Ives estimates that the AI and autonomous opportunity for Tesla could be worth at least $1 trillion, with expectations for rapid advancements under the Trump administration [11]