Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

The past six months have seen several events impacting TSLA's stock price. Tesla reported Q1 2025 earnings that missed analyst expectations. Tesla experienced a significant decline in vehicle deliveries and sales across key markets. Elon Musk's increasing involvement in politics has become a significant factor influencing Tesla's stock. Tesla officially launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025. A proposed Senate bill threatening to end EV tax credits by September has been noted as a potential negative impact on Tesla's stock.

While specific detailed patterns for demand seasonality of Tesla's products and services are not extensively detailed, recent reports indicate that Tesla's auto business is experiencing cooling demand, with expected Q2 2025 deliveries falling significantly year-over-year. Demand for Teslas in the UK, France, Germany, and the US began to decline in April 2024, with notable drops in July and October of that year.

Tesla, Inc. is a pioneering American multinational company at the forefront of the automotive and clean energy industries. Tesla's core business involves the design, development, manufacturing, sale, and leasing of battery electric vehicles, alongside energy generation and storage systems. The company operates in two primary segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. Tesla produces a range of electric vehicles including the Model Y, Model 3, Model X, Model S, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, and the upcoming Tesla Roadster. Tesla's energy offerings include solar panels, the Tesla Solar Roof, and battery storage solutions such as the Powerwall and Megapack. Tesla operates within the Automotive and Renewable Energy sectors.

Tesla has a significant global presence with manufacturing facilities, known as Gigafactories, located in Fremont, California; Sparks, Nevada; Berlin, Germany; Shanghai, China; and Austin, Texas. A planned Gigafactory near Monterrey, Mexico, was put on hold in 2024. The company markets and sells its vehicles directly to consumers through company-owned stores, galleries, and its website. Tesla has primarily targeted urban and suburban regions in countries with strong economic backgrounds and a focus on environmental sustainability, such as the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe. Tesla's operations extend across Asia Pacific and Europe.

Tesla's brand reputation has declined in the past year, particularly in major European markets, Canada, and the United States. Elon Musk's political activity has significantly impacted Tesla's brand reputation, leading to a decline in brand favorability, especially in Western Europe and Canada. Tesla's sales slump in Q1 2025 and increased competition in the EV market have contributed to a perception of the brand losing relevance. Tesla has lost over $7.3 billion in sustainability-driven brand value, with perceptions of its environmental commitment declining across global markets. Tesla's reputation fell from 63rd last year to 95th among America's 100 most visible companies in the Axios Harris annual reputation poll.

Tesla has a diverse ownership mix, including institutional investors, company insiders, and retail shareholders. Vanguard Group Inc. holds approximately 7.2% of all outstanding shares. BlackRock, Inc. holds about 5.9% of Tesla's total shares. State Street Corp holds approximately 3.4% of Tesla's total shares. Elon Musk is the company's largest individual shareholder, holding approximately 23% of all issued Tesla shares. Kimbal Musk owns around 1.6 million shares. Jeffrey Straubel holds about 276,000 shares.