Are Short Sellers About To Get Burned By Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) Stock
Briefly

After a sudden selloff on Monday, investors have driven a strong recovery in stock prices, with the S&P 500 up 1.8% and Nasdaq up 2.2% by midday Tuesday. Tesla is about to report its Q1 earnings, and options trading indicates a nearly balanced sentiment with a slight bullish tilt. The electric car manufacturer has low expectations for its performance, needing only 1% revenue growth. However, its high earnings valuation raises the stakes for investors considering short positions before the earnings reveal.
Investors are rebounding from Monday's selloff, with the S&P 500 up 1.8% and Nasdaq up 2.2% by midday Tuesday, indicating positive market momentum.
Options trading for Tesla shows a balance between bears and bulls, with a slight bullish tilt, suggesting optimism for the company's upcoming earnings report.
Tesla is expected to report $21.5 billion in Q1 revenue and adjusted profits of $0.44 per share, needing only a 1% revenue growth to meet expectations.
With Tesla's stock trading at 100 times earnings, it's considered expensive. However, there's cautious risk involved in shorting the stock ahead of earnings.
Read at 24/7 Wall St.
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