Prediction: Tesla's Optimus Robot Will Transform the Stock by the End of 2026

Group 1 - Tesla is experiencing a significant transformation, moving from an electric vehicle company to a broader technology entity, with a focus on the development of Optimus robots [2][10] - The company plans to discontinue its Model S and Model X lines to allocate resources for Optimus production, as over 97% of its Q4 2022 deliveries were from Model 3 and Model Y [5][8] - Tesla's stock has increased by 20% over the past year, driven by investor anticipation of future developments rather than current performance [1][10] Group 2 - The Optimus robots are intended to perform various tasks, including household chores and caregiving, with the potential to "eliminate poverty" as envisioned by CEO Elon Musk [4] - Tesla is heavily investing in its full self-driving (FSD) software, which, if approved, could enable the company to offer robotaxi services [8] - Analysts predict that Tesla's market cap could reach $2 trillion by the end of the year and $3 trillion by the end of 2027, reflecting a potential 25% increase in stock price this year and an 87% increase by 2027 [9]