Why Tesla’s Profit Win Streak Matters and Makes It Look Like Amazon
Tesla shares continue to defy gravity following a beat on Q2 expectations. Revenues for the quarter were $6 billion, above consensus of $5.2 billion. The big story, though, is that Tesla notched its 4th consecutive quarter for the first time ever. Non-GAAP EPS was $2.18 vs. consensus loss of $0.48.
Tesla’s Q2 Delivery Victory Puts Old School Automakers on Notice
Tesla investors are celebrating a major achievement by Elon Musk and Co. The electric vehicle maker cruised past expectations for Q2 deliveries, despite its Fremont assembly plant being shut down for almost half the quarter due to COVID-19.
Controversial Trucking Company Nikola Scores Bullish Call from Wall Street
Nikola, the auto company with a $23 billion valuation and zero revenue, has won over a new bull on Wall Street. Cowen’s Jeffrey Osborne initiated coverage of Nikola with an OUTPERFORM rating and a price target of $79. The PT is based on 2025 sales.
Tesla Investor Ross Gerber on Model Y, Battery Tech, Nikola, and More
Tesla’s meteoric rise past $1,000 a share sparked downgrades from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, but investors focused on the long-term story of Tesla should not get distracted by near-term commentary about valuation, according to notable Tesla investor Ross Gerber.
Tesla Bull Case at $1,350 a Share: Wedbush
The opening of the Fremont factory and the strengthening of Model 3 demand out of China are key catalysts that can push Tesla’s stock to $1,350, according to Wedbush Securities. The firm’s analyst Dan Ives lifted his bull case scenario price target by 35%, up from $1,000. The firm raised its base case price target to $800 from $600, and maintained a NEUTRAL rating.