Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Tesla's stock price has experienced significant fluctuations. TSLA's stock saw a substantial 30% decline, attributed to increased competition, production challenges, economic pressures, and negative press. However, the stock has also shown some rebound, with the share price increasing by 30.61% from July 22, 2024, to July 21, 2025. In Q1 2025, Tesla missed forecasts for EPS and revenue, but the stock rose 9.94% post-earnings call.

Tesla's stock has shown a seasonal pattern, with an average return of over 10% between October 16 and the end of November over the last 13 years. Implied volatility for TSLA tends to surge post-December and remain elevated through April. Tesla also hires "Seasonal Tesla Advisors" to help achieve "outstanding end-of-quarter delivery results."

Tesla, Inc. is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas, operating in the automotive and renewable energy sectors. Tesla designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and leases electric vehicles, and also produces energy generation and storage systems, including electric vehicles, solar panels, energy storage devices, and related services.

Tesla has a significant global presence with manufacturing facilities and operations across various regions, including the United States, China, and Germany. Tesla's operations extend across East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. The company also has over 650 retail outlets and service centers globally.

Tesla's brand reputation has seen a significant decline, plummeting to 95th place in the 2025 Axios Harris Poll. This decline is largely attributed to the controversial actions and statements of CEO Elon Musk. Public trust in Tesla is waning, with an increasing number of respondents holding an unfavorable view of Musk. This negative sentiment has coincided with a drop in vehicle deliveries and market share in key regions.

Tesla's ownership is distributed among institutional and individual investors. Institutional investors account for 42.84% of Tesla's share ownership, retail investors for 43.16%, and company executives hold 14%. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. The largest individual shareholder is co-founder Elon Musk, who owns 20.6% of the total outstanding shares.