Earlier this week Tesla reported a 14% decline in second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) deliveries versus last year. Some of that drop is due to increasing competition from traditional automakers and smaller EV makers alike. One of the latter is Lucid Group (LCID 5.61%). Lucid serves the high-end market, and just reported second-quarter sales that jumped 38% year over year.Of course, the record 3,309 EVs Lucid sent to customers pales in comparison to the more than 384,000 deliveries Tesla reported. Investors ...

Core Insights - Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are projected to have significant growth, with EV sales expected to make up nearly one-third of new car sales in the U.S. by 2030, up from 3.4% in 2021 [1] Company Positioning - Tesla is well-positioned in the EV market due to its superior funding and a diverse product lineup compared to competitors [2] - The company has maintained profitability nearly every quarter for the past five years, while competitors like Lucid and Rivian remain unprofitable [5] - Tesla's market cap of $1 trillion allows it to raise substantial capital, providing a significant advantage over smaller competitors [5] Growth Opportunities - Tesla's recent launch of a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, represents a new growth opportunity, with plans to develop Cybercabs specifically for autonomous taxi services [9] - Analysts predict that the global robotaxi market could be valued between $8 trillion to $10 trillion, with a significant portion of Tesla's market cap potentially attributed to this division [10] - The robotaxi opportunity could add $1 trillion to Tesla's market cap by the end of 2026, suggesting over 100% upside potential [11] Long-term Outlook - The full realization of the robotaxi opportunity is expected to unfold over decades, but the immediate growth potential is evident, making Tesla an attractive long-term investment [12]

A Tesla Inc TSLA analyst cuts delivery estimates for the electric vehicle giant as more reports show weakened demand.The Tesla Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney maintained a Neutral rating on Tesla and lowered the price target from $295 to $285.Read Also: Tesla Q1 Misses Estimates As Tariff Pressures Weigh On Outlook, Lower-Cost EVs Still On TrackThe Analyst Takeaways: Tesla is showing weak demand in several top countries, Delaney said in a new investor note."We're lowering our Tesla vehicle deliv ...

It hasn't been an easy year for electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA -3.08%), which has seen its stock fall roughly 30% this year (as of April 30 market close). The company reported disappointing first-quarter results, with deliveries of roughly 337,000 coming in the lowest level seen since 2022.Many investors and analysts have also suspected that CEO Elon Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has hurt the brand. However, investors got some reprieve during Tesla's first-quarter earni ...