We recently published 10 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar.  Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s shares are up by 28% year-to-date and by 39% since September 10th. December has seen several analysts focus on the firm. On the 19th, Deutsche Bank raised Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s share price target to $500 from $470 and reiterated a Buy rating. The bank pointed out that while it expects weak delivery figures for the fourth quarter, the overall narrat ...

A Tesla Inc. shareholder proposal for the board to authorize an investment in xAI wasn’t approved, clouding prospects for the Elon Musk-led carmaker to take a stake in his artificial intelligence startup. Most Read from Bloomberg The nonbinding measure garnered 1.06 billion votes in favor of authorization, exceeding the 916.3 million that were against, Tesla disclosed in a late Friday regulatory filing. However, more than 473 million votes abstained — more than twice the number for any other proposal on ...

Core Insights - Tesla is focusing on retooling for future profitability, emphasizing the importance of capital expenditures and growth in segments beyond automotive sales [1][2] - The company reported record revenue of $28.1 billion, a 12% increase, but faced a 37% decline in profit to $1.4 billion, indicating margin compression [3][4] - Investors are encouraged to see the potential in Tesla's energy and charging segments, which could generate approximately $2 billion over the next three quarters [6] Financial Performance - Revenue increased to $28.1 billion, with vehicle deliveries reaching a record 497,099 units [3] - Profit decreased by 37% to $1.4 billion, with operating margin at 5.8% and earnings per share at $0.50, missing consensus estimates [3] - Regulatory-credit revenue fell by 44% to $417 million, and tariffs cost the company over $400 million [3] Strategic Outlook - Tesla's future plans include the development of robotaxis and humanoid robots, with timelines for mass production being pushed back to 2026 [7][8] - The company is seen as building momentum for future growth, with a focus on AI and energy strategies that could define its next decade [12] - Investors are advised to look for tangible results from capital expenditures and a more stable present to support future growth [15][16] Market Sentiment - Tesla's stock has increased nearly 17% year-to-date, reflecting investor confidence despite current margin pressures [9] - The market's perception of Tesla is divided, with some viewing it as a company with fading novelty and others seeing it as a leader in innovation [13] - The company has cultivated a narrative of optimism, with investors willing to accept short-term challenges in exchange for long-term potential [17][18]