Is Tesla Stock a Buy Before Jan. 28?

Core Viewpoint - Technology stocks, particularly Tesla, have been under scrutiny due to a disconnect between promises made by CEO Elon Musk and the company's actual performance, especially in light of the upcoming earnings report on January 28, 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Company Performance - Tesla's stock gained only 11.4% last year, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which rose by 16.4% and 20.4% respectively [2]. - The company provided a preview of its fourth-quarter earnings, revealing expected deliveries of 422,850 for Q4 and 1,640,752 for the full year of 2025, which were later missed with actual deliveries of 418,227 and 1,636,129 vehicles [5][6]. - Declining vehicle deliveries, which are Tesla's primary source of revenue and profit, raise concerns about the company's financial health and market share [7]. Group 2: Market Sentiment - As of January 12, 2026, Tesla's stock is at breakeven, with some brief rallies expected leading up to the earnings report [8]. - Despite missing Wall Street's delivery estimates, Tesla's stock continues to trade at a premium, indicating a potential disconnect between market sentiment and actual performance [9].