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4 days ago
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Why Tesla Stock Plummeted 21.3% in the First Half of 2025 -- and What Comes Next
Key Points After rallying last year, Tesla stock has seen a big pullback in 2025. Declining vehicle deliveries and political headwinds have pressured the company's valuation. Tesla's electric vehicle business is facing significant challenges, but some investors are betting that robotaxis and other growth drivers will reinvigorate the business. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock saw a substantial pullback across this year's first half. The company's share price fell 21.3% across the first six months of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The sell-off came even as the S&P 500 index climbed 5.5% over the stretch. Tesla stock surged in the latter half of 2024 in anticipation of political tailwinds connected to the presidential election and President Trump's victory in the race, but the gains set the stage for a significant pullback this year, as political dynamics shifted and vehicle sales came in at underwhelming levels. Tesla stock sank due to vehicle deliveries and political headwinds Tesla kicked off January with its deliveries update for last year's fourth quarter and announced that it had delivered 495,570 vehicles in the period. While the performance marked an increase from the 484,507 vehicles it delivered in the prior-year quarter, 2024 still wound up being the first year in which the company's total deliveries decreased. The company then published its Q1 performance update in April and reported that it had delivered 336,681 vehicles in the period -- down 13% year over year. Vehicle sales this year have looked particularly weak in European markets, and it seems that CEO Elon Musk's activities in the political realm may have had a significant negative impact on the company's brand. Factors including rising competition from Chinese manufacturers also played a role in Tesla's sell-offs across this year's first half. The company did launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas toward the end of June, but the service's launch hasn't been able to support a sustained rally for the stock yet. What's next for Tesla? At the beginning of this month, Tesla published vehicle production and delivery updates for the second quarter. The business delivered approximately 384,122 vehicles in the period, representing a year-over-year decline of roughly 14%. Meanwhile, the business produced 410,244 vehicles in the period -- down slightly from the roughly 411,000 vehicles produced in Q2 of the previous year. Even though the company saw substantial declines for deliveries in the quarter, the results were better than some analysts had feared and actually helped support gains for the stock. The company's share price has also seen significant moves in relation to developments surrounding Elon Musk's relationship with President Trump, and there's a good chance that political catalysts will continue to spur moves for the stock in the near term. Tesla stock has seen some significant swings in July, and its share price is now up roughly 1.3% across this month's trading as of this writing. As of this writing, Tesla has a market capitalization of roughly $1.04 trillion and is valued at approximately 10.8 times this year's expected sales. Given recent declines for vehicle deliveries, the company's current valuation comes with a high amount of risk. On the other hand, investors are betting that Tesla's robotaxi project and other growth bets will pave the way for the business to score huge wins outside of its core electric vehicle market. Don't miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you'll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a 'Double Down' stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you're worried you've already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it's too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you'd have $442,699!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you'd have $39,697!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you'd have $679,653!* Right now, we're issuing 'Double Down' alerts for three incredible companies, available when you join , and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.*Stock Advisor returns as of July 14, 2025 Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Tesla Stock Plummeted 21.3% in the First Half of 2025 -- and What Comes Next was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Ways the Musk-Trump Clash Could Shake Up Your Investments
The very public blowout with President Trump and Elon Musk continues. And while their personal attacks remain ongoing, experts in finance are taking notice. Consider This: Find Out: 'I've watched my tech investments swing wildly since Elon started this whole Twitter saga,' finance expert Andrew Lokenauth with Be Fluent in Finance said. 'The Tesla stock in my portfolio dropped about 65% — and honestly, it's been a mess.' The feud started when Musk bashed Trump's controversial new bill, and called out Republicans supporting it. On X, he wrote, ' I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.' In a June 7 interview with NBC News, Trump said he does not wish to repair the relationship with Musk and has no plans of talking to him. 'I'm too busy doing other things,' he said. 'I have no intention of speaking to him.' The fallout continues to impact investors. Here's how their clash could affect your investments, according to finance experts. As a result of the bad blood between Musk and Trump, Tesla's value fell $152 billion, per CNBC. According to Lokenauth, Tesla isn't just a car company anymore — it's Musk's personal brand, and that's a problem because he's losing credibility after the spat. 'I've trimmed my Tesla position by about 75%, he said. 'The company's still solid, but the stock price swings are just too wild and most of my conservative clients have completely exited their positions.' Learn More: When powerful figures collide, financial backlash can happen, and some are predicting the renewable energy sector is at risk. 'If Trump's policies lean heavily toward traditional energy and Musk publicly pushes back, investors might see wild swings in companies like Tesla or SpaceX's partners,' said Danny Ray, founder of PinnacleQuote 'The Life Insurance Experts.' He added, 'If you're holding stocks tied to either camp, it's smart to tighten your strategy and stay nimble.' It's not just Tesla stocks investors should look at. According to Lokenauth, tech is down across the board due to Trump and Musk's conflict. 'The tech sector's getting hammered from multiple directions,' he said. 'My tech-heavy clients have seen their portfolios take serious hits.' He explained, ' When you've got two massive personalities like Musk and Trump battling it out in public, it creates uncertainty — and markets hate uncertainty. I've started shifting some of my clients' assets toward more stable value stocks, which has been working pretty well so far.' Investing in X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook (part of Meta) and other social media platforms was lucrative, but according to Lokenauth, investors should look elsewhere right now for a return. 'Speaking from experience handling social media stocks, Twitter's chaos is spilling over to other platforms,' he said. 'Meta's down and Snap's worse, so I've completely restructured my approach to social media investments.' He explained, 'These companies are dealing with falling ad revenue, and the Musk-Trump situation isn't helping.' While investors wait out the tumultuous period, there are other opportunities to take advantage of. Defense is one area Lokenauth suggests. 'I've moved about 30% of my tech allocation into boring old consumer staples and utilities — they're not exciting, but they're stable, he said. In addition, he added dividend aristocrats — companies that have increased dividends for 25 plus years straight to his strategy. 'These moves have cut my portfolio volatility almost in half,' he explained. Another method Lokenauth recommended is REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts) — companies that operate or own real estate that's income producing. 'REITs have been performing surprisingly well — they're up about 15% in my portfolio,' he said. 'These sectors tend to ignore the social media circus completely.' While Lokenauth believes the impact this high-profile clash has on the market will pass, the best approach is staying diversified. 'I'm keeping about 40% in broad market ETFs, 30% in value stocks, and the rest split between alternatives and cash,' he said. 'It's not exciting, but it's helped my clients sleep better at night while this drama plays out.' Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates 3 Luxury SUVs That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Summer 2025 5 Types of Cars Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Your State? This article originally appeared on 4 Ways the Musk-Trump Clash Could Shake Up Your Investments
The Independent
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Tesla sales fall by 13% as Musk's political ties hit brand
Tesla has seen a significant 13 per cent drop in electric car sales over the past three months, a development that suggests boycotts linked to Elon Musk 's political views continue to deter buyers. This decline is particularly notable given expectations that public anger towards the billionaire CEO might have subsided by now. The plunging sales figures underscore growing concerns that Mr Musk's public embrace of Donald Trump and various far-right politicians across Europe has inflicted a profound and lasting blow to the appeal of the Tesla brand. These new figures also signal a potential disappointment for Tesla when it announces its second-quarter earnings later this month. The company's net income already saw a sharp 71 per cent decline in the first three months of this year. Sales fell to 384,122 in April through June, down from 443,956 in the same period last year. During this period, Musk formally left the Trump administration as a cost-cutting tsar and hopes rose that sales would recover. Sales of the Models 3 and Y totalled 373,728, above the estimate of 356,000 from Wall Street analysts. Tesla shares rose about 4% in premarket trading. The alarming figures come after Tesla stock dropped 4.9 percent on Tuesday following a suggestion by Trump that government subsidies for Musk's companies, such as Tesla, should be reviewed by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk used to lead. The plunge occurred after after Trump and Musk renewed their war of words, with Musk attacking Trump's congressional spending package and threatening to form a new political party. Tesla dropped below $300 for a short period of time after Trump said Musk's companies got more subsidies 'than any human being in history.' The stock settled at about $303.46 by Tuesday afternoon., and a little more than 21 percent since the start of the year.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's deportation threat to Elon Musk sends Tesla stock to 3-week low
Trump's deportation threat to Elon Musk sends Tesla stock to 3-week low originally appeared on TheStreet. In a fresh new twist amid the Trump and Musk feud, President Donald Trump has suggested that billionaire Elon Musk, who is now the richest man in the world, may have more to lose than just electric vehicle (EV) requirements in their intensifying spat. When asked about deporting Musk, President Trump said, "he might have to take a look." On Truth Social, the President also wrote that Elon Musk might have to "close up shop and go back home." Trump's vague comment suggested that the South African-born Musk might have some citizenship-related issues, sparking internet fears that these could be linked to the U.S. President's immigration reform policies. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have both been very closely tied to the crypto for instance, has been bullish on Bitcoin and Dogecoin, which has boosted widespread interest and investment in digital currencies. While President Trump is often known as the 'crypto president' for his pro-crypto reforms within the industry and his promise to make the US the 'crypto capital of the world'. Tension between Trump and Musk had been simmering before it reached its current boiling point, as Musk publicly criticized the president's "Big, Beautiful Bill", which claims to offer large cuts to taxes and services such as healthcare and food assistance but could push the debt ceiling over the current $3 trillion, believes told Forbes on June 5 that Bitcoin is going to "take over," pointing to concerns about a $40 trillion collapse of the U.S. dollar, with some of the blame attributed to Trump's big bill. Crypto enthusiasts in the U.S. are struggling to reconcile Musk's political support with Trump's policy. At press time, Bitcoin is down to $106,580.78 from $107,000 mark seen on June 30. Trump's suggestion that Musk might be stripped of citizenship coincides with an administration-wide "America First" immigration agenda aimed at restricting immigration to protect American values, and Musk's advocacy aligns with this agenda. Tesla stocks have also been negatively impacted by the feud between Trump and Musk. At press time, Tesla stock (TSLA) has been down by over 5.72% in pre-market trading. The company's stock dropped sharply to $296.01, marking a three-week low as of July 1. Trump's deportation threat to Elon Musk sends Tesla stock to 3-week low first appeared on TheStreet on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Independent Singapore
09-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Elon Musk, Twitter, and the billionaire balancing act – Is it really a crisis?
UNITED STATES: Still recall the sensational, buzz-worthy moment when Elon Musk bought Twitter for US$44 billion? It was Oct 27, 2022, a day that redesigned social media and changed the world's perception of how billionaires play. In a post on Facebook, one user tried to analyse the financial position of Musk amid speculations that he is in 'hot water' money-wise. Initially, the poster refuted what many perceived after Musk bought Twitter. According to him, the world presumed at the time that Musk had an extra US$44 billion in the bank. However, in truth, just like most excessively wealthy individuals, his net value was (and is) mainly locked in assets, mainly Tesla stock. To fund the transaction, Musk did what many magnates do — he tapped into his current assets. Tesla shares were a chunk of the equation, either directly or indirectly. However, to fix the narrative, Tesla stock wasn't dropping when he did the acquisition. According to a commenter to the post, 'on the day he clinched the Twitter contract, Tesla stock floated at around US$220 to US$230, fast-forward to June 2025, and Tesla stock sits at almost US$301, even higher than it was back then.' Likewise, some commenters have pointed out it 'has even soared to US$376' on recent peaks. So, no, the description that he's under pressure from banks, like how some overhyped headlines speculate, is not accurate. His warranty has more value now than when he made the transaction, and, contrary to the view that he received a huge credit, some contend that much of the cash came from equity holders, such as Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, allegedly obtained with a single phone call. But there's more to the story than just numbers It's not just about money. Musk has constantly stimulated 'storms,' and his recent acts have fanned the flames of obsessive reactions. Detractors cite his collaboration with contentious figures and his positioning with prickly views, particularly about matters associated with South Africa and international politics. One commenter said blatantly, 'I hope he doesn't bounce back.' Others went further: 'Bounce back where? May he lose everything.' These views mirror huge disapproval with what some see as the treacherous combination of affluence, clout, and ideology. See also S'pore ambassador named in Brazilian court in graft probe On the business side, the surge of Chinese EV builders is real—they're quickly seizing global market share with viable pricing and remarkable quality. Tesla, while still a driving force, no longer remains uncontested. The rich don't always have it easy – just different One common fallacy is that tycoons like Musk have billions of dollars in cash at their command. Not so. They may be oozing with assets, but not necessarily oozing with cash. Many people often equate him with Jeff Bezos, who had sufficient cash flow to provide his former wife with more than US$100 billion in a divorce agreement; however, much of that 'cash' came from selling stocks, not withdrawing money from a bank account. Then there's the provocative matter of taxation and debt acquisition. Musk exploited a technicality: he can borrow against his assets without activating capital gains duties. One annoyed commenter put it this way: 'If it's not a gain, why can it be used as collateral? Let us play the same game, too.' It's a legitimate question, and one that's prompting demands for tax restructuring at the highest levels. See also Why did Musk do a livestream of migrant crisis from the border? So, what's really going on? Notwithstanding the drama and headlines, Elon Musk is not at present in a perilous financial abyss. His resources are up and about, not down. His Twitter purchase is obviously still being discussed in terms of value and significance, but whether you like or fume over him, his story is a window where the world can peep into how affluence, power, and clout operate in the 21st century. Being rich doesn't make one invulnerable to pressure; it just changes how pressure appears or what it looks like. Whether it's navigating regulatory inspections, steering investor expectations, or shaping public opinion, the risks at the top are high. Also, as one commenter mockingly said: 'Why don't they just print money—they are the presidents after all.' For sure, that is said in jest, but it realistically captures the cynicism many people feel about how power operates in contemporary times.
