"Tesla Inc. ( NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been up and down over the past year. It plummeted from $428 in early 2025 to $217 in April, as Elon Musk spent time trying to fix the federal government. When he convinced the market that Tesla was a robotics and artificial intelligence company, not an electric vehicle (EV) maker, the stock hit $490 a month ago. Today, it trades at $450."
"Longer term, Tesla is in more significant trouble with shareholders. The stock is up 63% in five years, and the S&P 500 is up 85%. Tesla was a hot stock for years. That period is well behind it, no matter how well its robots walk and perform other human functions. Car sales disappointments have won out over a future that may or may not exist."
"Musk rarely talks about Tesla vehicles anymore, unless it is to speak about its leadership in autonomous driving features. Its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, he says, is the best self-driving product in the market. However, drivers need to keep their eyes on the road. The next generation of the technology is being tested. Tesla's robotaxis have been tested in Austin and are being rolled out for tests in other cities."
Tesla's stock experienced large swings, dropping from $428 in early 2025 to $217 in April, rising to $490 after market perception shifted toward robotics and AI, and trading near $450 today. The share price rose 14% over the past year, trailing the S&P 500's 20% gain, and is up 63% over five years versus the S&P's 85%. Elon Musk emphasizes autonomous driving and robotics over vehicle messaging. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) remains marketed as best in class while drivers must remain attentive. Robotaxis and the Optimus humanoid are in testing, but affordable $25,000 EV and long-range models remain absent.
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