Amid Competition From BYD, Elon Musk Warns Of Chinese Automakers Potential To 'Demolish' Rivals
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), during an earnings call, highlighted the competitive edge of Chinese automakers, particularly noting their potential to 'demolish' global rivals if not for trade barriers. Musk acknowledged BYD (OTC:BYDDF) (OTC:BYDDY) as a key battery supplier, along with Panasonic (OTC:PCRFF) (OTC:PCRFY), CATL, and LG (OTC:LGEIY), and plans to increase orders in 2024. Despite Tesla's revenue increase to $25.17 billion in Q4, it fell short of expectations. The rise of Chinese EV makers like BYD, which outsold Tesla in the last quarter, is intensifying competition, prompting Tesla to reduce prices in China and Europe.
January 25, 2024 | 3:10 am
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Tesla's Q4 revenue missed estimates and faces increased competition from Chinese automakers, which could pressure Tesla's market share and stock price.
Musk's comments on the competitiveness of Chinese automakers, particularly BYD, and the missed revenue expectations could lead to negative investor sentiment in the short term. The potential increase in competition may pressure Tesla's market share and stock price.
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BYD's record-breaking sales and expansion into the luxury EV market position it as a strong competitor to Tesla, potentially attracting investor interest.
Musk's acknowledgment of BYD as a competitive force and its record-breaking sales could be viewed positively by investors, potentially leading to an increase in BYD's stock price in the short term.
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LG, as a significant battery supplier for Tesla, could benefit from the increased demand for batteries as Tesla plans to expand orders.
Tesla's announcement to increase battery orders from suppliers like LG could lead to a positive outlook for LG's stock, as it may result in higher sales and revenue.
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Panasonic, as one of Tesla's key battery suppliers, may see a positive impact from Tesla's plan to increase orders in 2024.
Tesla's intention to increase battery orders from suppliers like Panasonic could indicate a potential increase in demand for Panasonic's products, which may positively influence its stock price.
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