TSLA Should I Buy
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Tesla Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this time. The company is facing declining financial performance, stagnating revenues, and challenges in new business lines. While there are some positive long-term growth catalysts, such as its evolution into a multi-layered AI platform, the current market conditions and insider selling suggest caution. Holding the stock or waiting for a more favorable entry point is recommended.
The MACD is positive and expanding, indicating mild bullish momentum. RSI is neutral at 45.658, and moving averages are converging, showing no clear trend. The stock is trading near its pivot level of 415.016, with resistance at 435.014 and support at 395.019.
Tigress Financial resumed coverage with a Buy rating and a $550 price target, citing Tesla's evolution into a multi-layered AI platform.
Positive sentiment around Tesla's potential in solar and energy storage, with Morgan Stanley estimating $20B-$50B in added equity value.
Gross margin increased YoY to 20.12%, showing operational efficiency.
Insiders are selling heavily, with a 2182.84% increase in selling activity over the last month.
Tesla's revenues and net income have significantly declined YoY, with net income down -63.70% in Q4
Tesla's retail sales in China fell 45% YoY in January, and its Model Y dropped from first to 20th place in sales rankings.
Increased competition in the EV market, with Xiaomi's YU7 SUV outselling Tesla's Model Y.
In Q4 2025, Tesla's revenue dropped to $24.9B, down -3.14% YoY. Net income fell significantly to $840M, down -63.70% YoY. EPS also dropped to 0.24, down -63.64% YoY. However, gross margin increased to 20.12%, up 23.74% YoY.
Analyst ratings are mixed. Tigress Financial and TD Cowen maintain Buy ratings with price targets of $550 and $519, respectively, citing long-term growth potential. However, JPMorgan and Wells Fargo maintain Underweight ratings with price targets of $145 and $125, citing deteriorating financials and high capex costs. The consensus reflects uncertainty about Tesla's near-term performance.
