Tesla Analysts Cut Projections After Q4 Results: Stock 'Egregiously Overvalued,' 'Difficult To Get Optimistic'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported Q4 results, missing revenue and EPS estimates. Analysts from RBC Capital, Roth Capital, Truist, and Needham have provided their insights, with RBC Capital and Truist lowering their price targets to $297 and $193 respectively, while Roth maintains a $85 target and Needham does not set a target. Analysts cite concerns over vague delivery guidance, declining gross margins, and the pressure from upcoming EV competition. Tesla's stock price dropped 10% following the report.
January 25, 2024 | 4:34 pm
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Tesla missed Q4 revenue and EPS estimates, leading to lowered price targets by analysts and a 10% stock price decline. Concerns include delivery guidance, margin pressures, and competition in the EV market.
The negative sentiment from analysts, coupled with the missed earnings and revenue estimates, is likely to weigh on investor confidence in the short term. The reduction in price targets by multiple analysts reflects a consensus of heightened caution, which typically leads to downward pressure on the stock price. The 10% decline in stock price post-earnings indicates a strong market reaction to the news.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100