TSLA

Tesla's Optimus faces new threat as OpenAI enters robotics

Published: Jun 1, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

Article Summary

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  • Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is down sharply after OpenAI announced a new robotics division, raising questions about the company's ability to maintain its Optimus robot platform.
  • Analyst Pras Subramanian argues that Tesla is facing a direct threat from OpenAIâ€which has access to ChatGPT, the most popular AI model used in chat, and the ability to build robots in-house.
  • The company is hiring engineers and scaling up its robotics operations, but hardware remains expensive and difficult to scale.
  • Tesla appears to be pivoting toward humanoid robots rather than AI-driven autonomous systems, which may be more financially viable.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
TSLA Rating
33.5
SELL

Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? 2.3% 25% 20.0 ptsMinimal (2.3%) - Very weak
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 24.6% 25% 70.0 ptsGood (24.6%) - Solid outlook
Target Price Upside ? 5.0% 20% 10.0 ptsNear/At Target (5.0%) - Target: $395.21 vs Current: $415.88
Gross Margin % ? 19.1% 15% 20.0 ptsThin (19.1%) - Low-margin business
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -16.6% 15% 40.0 ptsMild Pullback (-16.6%) - Light entry opportunity
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About TSLA

Consumer Cyclical Auto Manufacturers 134,785 employees Austin, TX, United States
  • Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally.
  • The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage.
  • The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale.
  • It also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans.
  • In addition, the company engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners.
  • Further, it provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty and extended service plans; and various financing options to its residential customers; lithium-ion battery energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack; energy generation products, including solar panels and solar roof; self-driving development and artificial intelligence software, vehicle control and infotainment software, and battery and powertrain.
  • The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017.
  • Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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