Tesla Analysts Temper Expectations, Fisker Shuts Down Shop, Nikola's 30-for-1 Reverse Split And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
This week in the EV sector, Tesla analysts lowered their expectations ahead of Q2 deliveries, Fisker filed for bankruptcy, Nikola confirmed a 30-for-1 reverse stock split, and Canoo announced a secondary offering. Additionally, Canada is considering tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

June 22, 2024 | 1:15 pm
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Tesla analysts have lowered their Q2 delivery estimates and price targets due to weak European sales and modest production increases in China. However, Elon Musk's tease of Master Plan 4 has generated excitement.
The lowered estimates and price targets could negatively impact Tesla's stock in the short term, but the excitement around Master Plan 4 may offset some of the negative sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Fisker, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to cash shortages and industry-wide demand issues.
Filing for bankruptcy is a critical event that will likely lead to a significant decline in Fisker's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Canoo announced a secondary offering of up to 13.72 million shares by a selling shareholder and 5.57 million shares by another entity.
Secondary offerings can dilute existing shareholders' value, which may lead to a short-term decline in Canoo's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF fell 2.44% for the week, ending Friday's session down 0.91%.
The ETF's decline reflects the overall negative sentiment in the EV sector this week, which could continue to impact its performance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Nikola confirmed a 30-for-1 reverse stock split, which will take effect after the market close on Monday.
Reverse stock splits are often seen as a sign of financial distress, which could negatively impact Nikola's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100