Tesla's 'Biggest Risk' Right Now? Analyst Says This Could Crash 2023 EPS By Up To 35% Below Estimates
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is facing a potential risk due to new configurator price cuts, according to Future Fund Managing Partner Gary Black. If Tesla lowers configurator vehicle prices, it could reduce the company's 2023 and 2024 earnings by 35% and 27%, respectively. Tesla's auto gross margin has been on a downward trajectory since the company began cutting prices in Q4 2022. The stock was mostly down post-earnings (July 19) due to a lack of visibility into the margin outlook.
August 23, 2023 | 8:53 am
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Tesla's potential configurator price cuts could significantly reduce its earnings in 2023 and 2024, impacting the stock negatively.
The analyst's prediction of a significant reduction in Tesla's earnings due to potential configurator price cuts directly impacts the company's profitability and thus its stock price. This could lead to a decrease in the stock price in the short term.
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