TSLA
Tesla beat on deliveries. Can it convince investors on spending?
Article Summary
HOLD- Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) delivered 480,126 deliveries and produced 451,758 vehicles in Q2, beating expectations, with Model 3 and Model Y contributing 25% and 467,762 vehicles respectively.
- Tesla posted a 25% year-over-year delivery surge, adding 95 basis points of global BEV market share and 50 basis points in the U.S., while maintaining 46.1% US BEV share.
- Analysts expect free cash flow to fall to roughly negative $3.25 billion as Tesla continues to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and robotaxi, raising concerns about capital spending.
- Bank of America maintains a Buy rating and $460 price target, while Swissquote points out Tesla has spent only about $2.5 billion of its $25 billion capital budget so far this year despite being more than halfway through it, raising questions about potential underspending on AI, autonomous driving and humanoid robots.
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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 ? | 25.6% | 25% | 80.0 ptsVery Good (25.6%) - Good outlook |
| Target Price Upside ? | 8.9% | 20% | 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (8.9%) - Target: $407.48 vs Current: $374.01 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 19.1% | 15% | 20.0 ptsThin (19.1%) - Low-margin business |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -25.0% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-25.0%) - Good entry zone |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About TSLA
- 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.