What's Going on With Tesla Stock? | TSLA Stock Analysis

Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
10 Jul 202410:09

Summary

TLDRThis video explores the recent surge in Tesla's stock price from $180 to $260 per share within a month, attributing it to two key factors. Despite a year-over-year decrease in vehicle deliveries, investors reacted positively to a smaller decrease quarter-over-quarter, signaling a potential inflection point. Additionally, European tariffs on Chinese-made cars may benefit Tesla more than its competitors, as it could lessen the impact on them compared to Chinese rivals. However, despite these positive signs, Wall Street's earnings per share expectations for Tesla have declined, indicating that the stock price increase is driven by investor enthusiasm rather than immediate financial performance.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿš€ Tesla's stock price surged from $180 to $260 per share within a month, indicating a significant rally for the company's shares.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ The rally was fueled by two major factors: an improvement in vehicle delivery numbers and changes in European tariffs affecting Chinese-made cars.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Despite a year-over-year decrease in vehicle deliveries, the second quarter saw a 14.8% increase from the first quarter, which was a positive sign for investors.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ The change in delivery trend from a significant drop to a smaller decrease indicated an inflection point, which was well-received by the market.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tesla's performance is still strongly tied to its vehicle deliveries, as they are essential for selling software upgrades and expanding its services.
  • ๐ŸŒ The European tariffs on Chinese-made cars could potentially benefit Tesla, as it may impact its Chinese competitors more negatively.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Tesla's valuation increase might be due to the expectation that its competitors will be more affected by the tariffs, reducing competition.
  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Wall Street's earnings per share expectations for Tesla have worsened, not improved, reflecting concerns about the company's financial performance.
  • ๐Ÿ Tesla's stock price increase is not based on current or near-future profits but on investor enthusiasm for its long-term potential in AI and self-driving technology.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ The market is valuing Tesla based on its future prospects rather than current financials, which is a risky approach as it's speculative.
  • ๐Ÿ“š The script contrasts Tesla with Nvidia, which is seeing its value increase due to proven roles in the AI market and expanding revenue, profits, and cash flow.

Q & A

  • What was the recent significant change in Tesla's stock price?

    -Tesla's stock price has jumped from $180 per share to $260 per share in just one month.

  • What is the role of the sponsor mentioned in the video?

    -The sponsor, mle fo, is mentioned for sponsoring the video and promoting their website full.com parev, which lists the 10 best stocks to buy now.

  • What was the total number of vehicle deliveries reported by Tesla for the latest quarter?

    -Tesla reported a total of 443,000 vehicle deliveries for the latest quarter.

  • How did the year-over-year delivery numbers compare for Tesla in the latest quarter?

    -The total number of deliveries fell 4.8% from the previous year, marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease.

  • Why did investors react positively to Tesla's delivery numbers despite a year-over-year decrease?

    -Investors liked the news because the decrease was smaller than the 88.5% drop in the first quarter, indicating an improvement in the trend of declining year-over-year deliveries.

  • What is the significance of Tesla's vehicle deliveries for its long-term performance?

    -Tesla's vehicle deliveries are strongly correlated to its long-term performance as it needs a large fleet of vehicles to sell software upgrades and services like full self-driving and energy solutions.

  • How do European tariffs on cars made in China potentially benefit Tesla?

    -The tariffs could negatively impact Tesla's Chinese competitors more than Tesla itself, potentially reducing competition and benefiting Tesla's market share.

  • What was Tesla's response to the announcement of higher tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China?

    -Tesla announced that it would increase the prices of its Model 3 in Europe from July 1, following the EU's imposition of provisional higher tariffs.

  • How have Wall Street's earnings per share expectations for Tesla changed recently?

    -Earnings per share expectations for Tesla have worsened, with the 2024 EPS forecast dropping from $254 to $2.39.

  • Why is Tesla's stock price increasing despite lowered earnings expectations?

    -Tesla's stock price increase is driven by investor enthusiasm and expectations for future growth in areas like full self-driving, driverless car technology, and robotics, rather than current profits or cash flow.

  • How does Tesla's stock price movement compare to Nvidia's in terms of market perception?

    -While Nvidia's stock price increase is based on proven roles in the AI market with expanding revenue, profit, and cash flow, Tesla's increase is based on potential future developments and investor optimism.

Outlines

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๐Ÿš€ Tesla Stock Rally Analysis

The video discusses the significant increase in Tesla's stock price from $180 to $260 per share within a month. The host will explore two key factors behind this rally. As of the recording, Tesla's stock price reached $262 per share. The first factor is the company's quarterly vehicle delivery numbers, which, despite a year-over-year decrease, showed an improvement in the downward trend, leading to a positive market reaction. The second factor is the EU's imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which could potentially benefit Tesla by impacting its Chinese competitors more severely. The video also touches on Tesla's broader business, including its ventures into energy, robotics, and AI, and how these relate to its vehicle sales and future growth.

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๐ŸŒ Impact of EU Tariffs on Tesla and its Competitors

This section of the script delves into the implications of the EU's new tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China, where Tesla has a substantial production presence. The company plans to increase the prices of its Model 3 in Europe in response to the tariffs. The video suggests that Tesla's competitors, particularly those based in China, may be more adversely affected by the tariffs, which could be a net positive for Tesla. Despite the positive news, Wall Street's earnings per share expectations for Tesla have declined, reflecting concerns over the company's year-over-year performance and average selling prices. The video contrasts Tesla's stock price increase, which is driven by investor enthusiasm and future potential, with Nvidia's stock price growth, which is underpinned by proven profitability and cash flow expansion in the AI market.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กTesla

Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company known for its innovative electric cars, solar energy products, and battery products. In the video, Tesla's stock price is the central focus, with its significant increase from $180 to $260 per share within a month being a key point of discussion.

๐Ÿ’กStock Price

Stock price refers to the cost at which shares in a company are bought and sold. The video discusses Tesla's stock price rally, which is a substantial increase from one month prior, indicating investor enthusiasm and market sentiment towards the company.

๐Ÿ’กQuarterly Vehicle Delivery Numbers

This term refers to the number of vehicles a company delivers to customers within a quarter. In the script, Tesla's delivery numbers for the latest quarter are reported as 443,000, which, despite being a year-over-year decrease, is seen positively by investors due to the sequential increase from the first quarter.

๐Ÿ’กYear-Over-Year (YOY)

Year-over-year is a comparison of data points from the same period in two consecutive years. The video mentions a YOY decrease in Tesla's total deliveries but emphasizes the positive sequential growth, which is a change in direction that investors appreciate.

๐Ÿ’กInflection Point

An inflection point is a point at which a change in trend occurs. The video describes Tesla's delivery numbers as reaching an inflection point, where the rate of decline in deliveries has slowed, signaling a potential improvement in the company's performance.

๐Ÿ’กMarket Share

Market share is the portion of the total market's sales that a company controls. The script discusses concerns over Tesla losing market share to competitors, particularly in the EV industry, which could impact its future growth and profitability.

๐Ÿ’กEV Market

EV Market refers to the electric vehicle market, where Tesla is a major player. The video mentions the EV market becoming more competitive with new models and lower prices, which could affect Tesla's position.

๐Ÿ’กTariffs

Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods. The script discusses European tariffs on cars made in China, which could impact Tesla's manufacturing presence there. The tariffs are seen as potentially beneficial for Tesla, as they might hurt its competitors more than the company itself.

๐Ÿ’กFull Self-Driving

Full self-driving refers to the capability of a vehicle to drive itself without human intervention. The video mentions this as a potential future profit engine for Tesla, where the number of vehicles on the road could translate into more opportunities to sell software upgrades.

๐Ÿ’กForward Price to Earnings (P/E)

Forward P/E is a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio using forecasted earnings for the P/E calculation. The video states that Tesla's stock is trading at a high forward P/E, indicating investor optimism about the company's future earnings potential, despite current earnings expectations being down.

๐Ÿ’กInvestor Enthusiasm

Investor enthusiasm refers to the excitement and confidence investors have in a company's potential for growth and profitability. The video suggests that Tesla's stock price increase is driven more by investor enthusiasm for its future prospects rather than current earnings or cash flow.

Highlights

Tesla's stock price has surged from $180 to $260 per share within a month.

The rally was fueled by two major factors that changed investor sentiment in the last month.

Tesla's stock price reached $262 per share as of the recording, marking a significant increase.

Tesla reported total deliveries of 443,000 in the latest quarter, a decrease year-over-year but an improvement from the previous quarter.

Investors reacted positively to the decrease in the rate of year-over-year delivery decline.

Tesla's inflection point in delivery numbers was seen as a positive sign by investors.

Concerns about Tesla's market share and position in the EV industry were alleviated by the delivery numbers.

Tesla's performance is strongly correlated to vehicle deliveries for potential software upgrades.

Tesla's quarterly car sales are crucial for expanding the vehicle fleet to sell additional services.

European tariffs on Chinese-made cars could impact Tesla, which has a significant manufacturing presence in China.

Tesla's competitors in China might be more negatively impacted by the tariffs, potentially benefiting Tesla.

Tesla's stock price increase is not based on improving profit or cash flow expectations.

Investors are valuing Tesla based on future potential in full self-driving, robotics, and AI, rather than current earnings.

Tesla's forward price-to-earnings ratio is close to 75, indicating high investor enthusiasm.

Tesla's stock price surge is based on expectations of future profitability, not current financials.

Nvidia's stock price increase is tied to proven roles and financial growth in the AI market, unlike Tesla's future-oriented valuation.

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Transcripts

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hey everyone Tesla's stock price has

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been on an absolute tear jumping from

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$180 per share to $260 per share in as

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little as one month so what's going on

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with Tesla stock that's what I'm going

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to dive into in this video I'm going to

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highlight two major factors that changed

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in the last month that have created this

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rally for Tesla stock and Tesla stock

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investors so let's take a look I want to

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best stocks to buy now so Tesla stock

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price up to

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$262 per share as of this recording

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that's up significantly from a little

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less than $180 per share one month ago

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that rally gained momentum following

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July 1st when the company updated

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investors with its quarterly vehicle

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delivery numbers Tesla reported total

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deliveries of

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443,000 the latest quarter with

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production of just 410,000

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overy year and the answer is yes it was

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a decrease year over-year the second

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consecutive quarterly decrease for Tesla

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let me share with you why investors

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still liked the news so the reason

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investors liked the news from Tesla is

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that the total number of deliveries in

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the second quarter fell 4.8% from a year

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earlier but it was an increase of

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14.8% from the first quarter what's more

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the number in the first quarter was an

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88.5% drop in deliveries so Tesla went

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from an 8.5% decrease to a smaller

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decrease which ended several consecutive

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quarters of Tesla's declining

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year-over-year deliveries and so that

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trend of worsening worsening worsening

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improved and so that change in direction

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that inflection point was really great

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news for investors because they were

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concerned that Tesla's deliver were just

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keep on declining as the EV Market

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became more competitive as the Chinese

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competitors launched newer models at

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lower prices and really expanded Supply

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and then newer models in the US are

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causing Tesla to lose market share

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investors were concerned about Tesla's

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market share and Tesla's position in the

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EV industry after it pioneered that

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industry so that change in inflection

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was a big positive for Tesla stock

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investors now I know what you're going

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to say Tesla is not just an EV company

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Tesla is an energy company EVS Tech

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robotics artificial intelligence

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Etc still

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Tesla's quarterly performance and

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long-term performance is strongly

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correlated to how many vehicles it

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delivers if it wants to sell driverless

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technology or for full self-driving it

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needs to have vehicles out there the

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more Vehicles out there in circulation

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the more potential to sell software

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upgrades to those Vehicles so if it's

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losing market share now that means a

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smaller base of cars where Tesla can

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sell software upgrades and remember most

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of Tesla's competitors are also

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investing in the same type of Technology

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upgrades that Tesla is investing in and

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if Tesla's losing market share to these

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Rivals right now that's going to give

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the rivals more profit more cash flow to

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invest in these latest Technologies and

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potentially catch up or leap ahead of

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Tesla so quarterly unit Car Sales is

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still a big deal for Tesla and Tesla

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stock investors as much as they would

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like to believe that quarterly Car Sales

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don't matter anymore that Tesla's now a

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artificial intelligence company that the

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only thing that matters is investments

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in Ai and driverless car technology that

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is only partly true that will drive

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growth in the long run for Tesla stock

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investors but it still needs to sustain

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quarterly delivery numbers in order to

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expand the vehicle Fleet so that they

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can sell those incremental services like

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full self-driving like energy Etc all

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right the second big thing that has

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changed for Tesla is that Europe

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announced tariffs on cars made in China

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and of course Tesla has a strong

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manufacturing presence in China It

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produced nearly 1 million of its

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vehicles in China in

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2023 and so it's a big player in that

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market and it will be impacted by these

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European tariffs now Tesla said that it

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will increase prices of its model 3 in

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Europe from July 1 after the EU said

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that it could impose provisional higher

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tariffs on electric vehicles imported

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from China so that was another step in

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working the valuation for Tesla now you

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might say why did Tesla's value why

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would Tesla's value increase as a result

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of this it could be more likely that

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Tesla's competitors in China will be

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impacted more negatively from these

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tariffs compared to Tesla and so that's

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why they were hurt more significantly

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than Tesla and so because they're going

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to be hurt more than Tesla overall it's

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a net positive for Tesla because

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competition is one of the bigger reasons

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why Tesla's valuation has been down or

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was down in 2024 before this latest

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rally so this was good news for Tesla in

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that it will hurt its competition and

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its main competition is coming out of

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China

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those are the models that are lower

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priced and similarly speced and gaining

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significant Traction in China and so

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slowing that down will be a big benefit

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for Tesla and Tesla stock investors

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surprisingly despite this news about

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Tesla's better prospects the Wall Street

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earnings per share expectations for

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Tesla in the current year and next year

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have not improved in fact they've

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worsened so 30 days ago analyst on Wall

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Street were expecting Tesla to deliver

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$254 in EPS in 2024 that's now down to

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$2.39 for next year it's down from

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$337 down to

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$39 so the company's earnings

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expectations are worse and that's

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understandable because year-over-year

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it's still delivering lower Revenue

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lower delivery numbers and these

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delivery numbers are coming with lower

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average selling prices than last year so

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it's understandable that Tesla's

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earnings this year and next year are

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down

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but that doesn't fully explain Tesla's

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stock price right Tesla stock price is

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soaring and Tesla doesn't trade like the

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normal stock which looks at profit and

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earnings and cash flow Tesla investors

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believe that in the future it's going to

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have full self-driving driverless car

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technology robots and it's going to have

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all of these extra profit engines that

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are going to drive an exponential

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increase in profitability and so they're

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willing to pay premium valuations for

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Tesla stock it's now trading at a

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forward price to earnings of close to 75

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so this increase in Tesla's stock price

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is not coming on the back of increasing

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profit expectations or increasing cash

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flow expectations it's just coming on

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the back of investor enthusiasm for

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Tesla stock and that's always a

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dangerous thing it's the opposite of

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what's happening with Nvidia nvidia's

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value nvidia's price is increasing

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because it's increasing profits

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increasing cash flow that's not

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happening with Tesla Tesla stock price

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is increasing ahead of potential revenue

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and profit and cash flow expectations of

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something way down in the future

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something it hasn't yet fully

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implemented and it doesn't generate

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significant sums of revenue from from

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that Source that's creating the

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valuation right now so the source of

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Tesla's valuation right now is something

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that it's going to do several years into

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the future and it hasn't yet proven on

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that it hasn't yet delivered on those

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expectations it's given hints it's given

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little signs that it is heading towards

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there but not to any degree remotely to

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what Nvidia has proven right I'm just

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comparing the two because those are two

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very popular stocks in the market right

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now with two kind of opposite scenarios

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where Nvidia has already proven its

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substantial role in the AI Market with

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Revenue profit and cash flow expansion

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where Tesla has only hinted at what it

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could do in that category several years

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