The background of analysts raising the target price.
In recent years, TSL stock has often been driven by “future growth potential” rather than just car sales. Recently, an analyst raised the target price to $548, believing that TSL is moving towards the physical AI stage, which includes robotaxi, autonomous driving, and AI-driven robotic services. Additionally, several policy approvals are accelerating this process, such as being allowed to test robotaxi services in Arizona. The stock price has risen by about 28-30% due to this news.
Detailed Explanation of the Three Major Growth Logics
- Robotaxi and Self-Driving Services: TSL has advanced robotaxi testing projects in multiple states and is currently approved to conduct robotaxi tests with safety drivers in Arizona. If it can expand to driverless or reduce human intervention stages in the future, the potential market is very large.
- Optimus and Physical Robot/AI Projects: In addition to the cars themselves, Tesla’s Optimus project and AI-driven businesses are considered important sources of future value. The company is shifting from merely selling cars to a comprehensive business of hardware + software + AI, which will bring new profit growth points.
- Energy Storage and Policy Support: Renewable energy, battery storage, solar power generation, and other businesses are highly valued segments of TSL’s existing assets. With the global demand for clean energy rising and the promotion of new energy policies in places like the United States, these businesses can provide stable cash flow in the medium to long term.
Market challenges and valuation concerns
- Valuation risk: The current valuation of TSL (based on expectations of future growth) is already very high, and investors must believe that future growth can be sustained. If growth slows down or does not meet expectations, a significant correction may occur.
- Regulatory and safety issues: The autonomous driving and robotaxi projects need to overcome regulatory and liability problems. If accidents occur or regulations hinder progress, it may affect market confidence.
- Increasing Competition: In addition to traditional car manufacturers, many tech companies and emerging EV companies are also investing in autonomous driving and AI, leading to fierce competition. It is not easy for TSL to maintain its lead.
How can beginners seize opportunities and avoid risks?
- First, pay attention to the company’s major announcements and financial reports: delivery data, AI business progress, and robotaxi test results are key indicators.
- Set reasonable target prices and stop-loss lines: establish the acceptable risk and expected returns for investments.
- Diversified investment: Do not concentrate all funds on a single asset, as technology growth stocks are highly volatile.
- Long-term vs Short-term: If you have confidence in TSL’s vision for the next 5 years, you may consider holding it long-term; if you are only seeking short-term profits, be aware of the impact of volatility and market sentiment.