Tesla’s latest quarter has seen 24 analysts provide ratings, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
Analyst Sentiment Table
Category | Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish |
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Total Ratings | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Last 30D | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
2M Ago | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
3M Ago | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $425.59, a high estimate of $600.00, and a low estimate of $19.05. Observing a 16.45% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $365.48.
Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview
A clear picture of Tesla’s perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst Ratings Table
Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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Andres Sheppard | Cantor Fitzgerald | Raises | Overweight | $510.00 | $355.00 |
George Gianarikas | Canaccord Genuity | Lowers | Buy | $482.00 | $490.00 |
Gordon Johnson | GLJ Research | Maintains | Sell | $19.05 | $19.05 |
Daniel Ives | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | $600.00 | $600.00 |
Dan Levy | Barclays | Raises | Equal-Weight | $350.00 | $275.00 |
Rob Wertheimer | Melius Research | Announces | Buy | $520.00 | - |
Chris McNally | Evercore ISI Group | Raises | In-Line | $300.00 | $235.00 |
Stephen Gengaro | Stifel | Raises | Buy | $483.00 | $440.00 |
Joseph Spak | UBS | Raises | Sell | $247.00 | $215.00 |
Key Insights
- Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance.
- Rating: Analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from ‘Outperform’ to ‘Underperform’.
- Price Targets: Analysts provide estimates for the future value of Tesla’s stock, revealing trends in expectations over time.
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Tesla’s market standing.
Unveiling the Story Behind Tesla
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of autonomous driving software. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet and plans to begin selling more affordable vehicles, a sports car, and offer a robotaxi service.
Tesla: Financial Performance Dissected
- Market Capitalization: Tesla boasts an elevated market capitalization, surpassing industry averages.
- Revenue Growth: Tesla’s revenue growth has faced challenges, with a decline of approximately -11.78% as of 30 June, 2025.
- Net Margin: Tesla’s net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company’s exceptional financial performance.
- Return on Equity (ROE): Tesla’s ROE exceeds industry averages, showcasing effective utilization of equity capital.
- Return on Assets (ROA): Tesla’s ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company’s exceptional financial performance.
- Debt Management: Tesla adopts a prudent financial strategy, with a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17.
The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained
Analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors, attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish “analyst ratings” for stocks. Their work involves assessing and rating each stock once per quarter, providing guidance with their ratings and predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue.