🎁What the Tigers Say | Musk Shifts Focus Back to Tesla — Is This the Bottom?

Tesla shares surged over 5% after-hours despite missing Q1 expectations, posting adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share on $19.34B in revenue—well below analysts’ estimates. During the earnings call, Elon Musk revealed he’ll scale back his involvement with DOGE starting in May to refocus on Tesla.

Could this signal a turning point?

Is Musk’s return the boost Tesla needs?

What’s your price target for TSLA?

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1. @ToNi:

Key Points:

Technicals: A Rebound in the Making

The daily chart tells a story of resilience. Tesla’s stock had plummeted from a 2025 peak of $359.85 to a low of $214.25, but the April 22 rally signals momentum. At $237.97, the stock is still below its short-term moving averages (MA5: $240.50, MA10: $245.36), but it’s broken through the key support at $248.40 and is eyeing the next resistance at $304.12. If it can hold above the moving averages, Tesla might just be setting the stage for a stronger rally, marking the start of this new chapter.

Fundamentals: Challenges Meet Bright Spots

Tesla’s Q1 earnings showed revenue of $193.4 billion, down 9.2% year-over-year and missing Wall Street’s $213.7 billion estimate. Earnings per share came in at $0.12, a 71% drop, also below the expected $0.33. Deliveries were 336,700 vehicles, down 13% from last year, reflecting tougher competition and brand headwinds. On the flip side, Tesla’s energy storage business stole the show, with deployments hitting 10.4 GWh, up 157% year-over-year, offering a bright spot for this new chapter.

Musk’s Comeback: The Heart of the New Chapter

Musk dropped a bombshell during the earnings call, announcing he’s scaling back his time with Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) starting next month, limiting it to just a day or two a week “as long as it’s useful and Trump wants me to keep going.” He made it clear: DOGE’s main work is done, and it’s time to get back to Tesla. This move directly addresses investor concerns about Musk’s political involvement hurting Tesla’s brand. According to Electrify Research, Tesla’s brand appeal has slipped from the most popular EV brand in 2023 to seventh place by January 2025, partly due to backlash from Musk’s political stances. His refocus on Tesla has investors buzzing, seeing it as the dawn of a new chapter for the company.

Musk also doubled down on autonomous driving, saying Tesla plans to roll out its first unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) service in Austin by June 2025, stressing that safety standards need to be “extremely high” . He added that the Robotaxi (Cybercab) project is moving forward, though he didn’t nail down a timeline. These updates paint a vision of an AI-driven future, fueling excitement for Tesla’s new chapter.

2. @HiddenDragon:

Key Points:

Good luck everyone, up then down.

3. @Binni Ong :

Key Points:

Earnings Update (22 Apr 2025) Tesla reported Q1 earnings yesterday. Market reacted positively intraday, but the price remains below the resistance of the moving average (around USD 280).

Price Action

Currently trading at USD 237.97, up +4.6% post-earnings.

Still below the red shaded moving average resistance, which has capped recent rebound attempts.

Key Support & Resistance Levels

  • Short-term support at USD 215

  1. This level has been tested multiple times since late 2023.

  2. A breakdown below 215 may signal weakness and open potential downside toward long-term support.

  • Long-term channel support: USD 160–170

  1. Aligns with a broader ascending channel from 2022.

Trading Implication

  • If TSLA holds above 215, short-term rebound possible.

  • If it breaks below 215, it may accelerate toward the 160–170 support zone.

4. @Loyster:

Key Points:

He said robotaxi will move the financial needle.

This is what will happen in real life.

1. Start off by burning money to gain market shares

2. Robotaxis vandalised like the US subway

3. interior will end up being so dirty and stink so badly no one bother to take it anymore

4. fake incidents/accidents created to sue Tesla for compensation

5. @Aaronykc:

Key Points:

Just as I expected Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings report revealed significant challenges, with net income plunging 71% year-over-year to $409 million and revenue declining 9% to $19.3 billion, missing analyst expectations. The company’s automotive revenue fell 20%, attributed to declining vehicle sales, reduced prices, and increased competition, particularly from Chinese and European manufacturers. Yet stock price increases. It's all about robotaxis 

6. @Reglloyd:

Key Points:

Stay focused, don't be distracted by all the noise. This Tesla Ecosystem will be huge once fully developed & deployed, it takes time achieving synergy when the business has so many tentacles to it.

To become the leader in the race of AI you will experience Delayed deployment, tariffs being but one of these delays.... your Competitors are indeed being affected too.

Ponder for just a moment on the following points & ask yourself this question... are any of my competitors on par & or doing the same at this very moment Like...

Integrating & Deploying AI into their products .

1. Grok deployment into Tesla vehicles.

2.Bullding a 100 000 cpu/gpu's in 92 days.

3.Optimus deployment & their AI capabilities.

4.FSD autonomy. ( AI @ next level ).

5.Dojo supercomputer - own in-house design, no longer relying on a 3rd party providing these supercomputers at a premium. Margins are improved 10 fold.

6.Charging stations - your competitors pay you for this service.

7.Starlink- the internet connection for all your AI requirements including video Data for the required FSD training.

8. Own proprietary cell technology- Energy.

9.Semi

10. Giga factories with Giga presses & how Optimus would play a role in manufacturing & production line deployment.

11.Cybercab

12.RoboTaxi deployment and their competitors like Waymo & Uber & Google & Amazon.

13. Tesla being the leaders in AI technology period.

Tariffs , Doge & the world as we know it has suddenly placed enormous pressures on Industries not to mention Quarterly results.

7. @WealthBuilder:

Key Points:

What a pity, Musk was doing a great job at DOGE with chainsaw and I would love to seehim continue the great work , perhaps with Bulldozer on the stage next time , that would make Tesla great again. He should not stop ....

Questions for you:

Could this signal a turning point?

Is Musk’s return the boost Tesla needs?

What’s your price target for TSLA?

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  • 30 April (24pm EDT)

# Tesla on the Way to Break $300 as Robotaxi Relaxes?

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  • SPACE ROCKET
    ·04-23
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    I've not been following TSLA news but some said that robotaxis have been delayed time and again. So I'm not too sure about the future of these. Will revenue from robotaxis, cybertrucks and humanoid robots be huge in future? What do you think? @JiaDeName
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  • SPACE ROCKET
    ·04-23
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    Elon's Musk hyped-up entourage is the reason why TSLA stocks don't tank even though results are poor.
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  • highhand
    ·04-23
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    sure looks like the bottom for everything, not only Tesla. Trump folded his cards after going all in.
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  • Reglloyd
    ·04-25
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    Tesla stock is like no other ! It will rally just seeing smoke on the Horizon! Why … because you have a business made up of many parts and it’s yet to present many of those products that are yet to hit the market… It’s called expectations of & for the future of this Business you own when investing in this stock. This is an ecosystem of uncertainty for many if you’re emotionally invested in this Business … & Yes , Elon is the driving factor even though Doge has some of his attention , so does Space X , so too X, so too XAI, so too does International politics, so too does FSD , so too does Optimus , so too Energy, so too the release of RoboTaxi in Austin in June.😂😇😂
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  • Reglloyd
    ·04-25
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    The share price should not be your focus… unless of course you’re willing to take the risk in the short term…. Go ahead…. Make my day !
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  • icycrystal
    ·04-23
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    @koolgal @LMSunshine @rL @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙 @Shyon @Aqa @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @HelenJanet

    Tesla shares surged over 5% after-hours despite missing Q1 expectations, posting adjusted earnings of 27 cents per share on $19.34B in revenue—well below analysts’ estimates. During the earnings call, Elon Musk revealed he’ll scale back his involvement with DOGE starting in May to refocus on Tesla.

    Could this signal a turning point?

    Is Musk’s return the boost Tesla needs?

    What’s your price target for TSLA?

    🎁Prizes

    🐯 All valid comments on the following post will receive 5 Tiger Coins.

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    • icycrystalReplying tokoolgal
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    • koolgal
      Thanks for sharing 😍😍😍
      04-23
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  • PaulSam
    ·04-23
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    BOTTOM!!!
    TD Cowen cuts target price to $330 from $388
    Baird cuts target price to $320 from $3370
    Mizuho cuts target price to $325 from $375
    RBC Capital cuts target price to $307 from $314
    Canaccord Genuity cuts target price to $303 from $404
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  • 北极篂
    ·04-24
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    这是不是转折点?我认为,对马斯克和特斯拉来说,确实是一次必要的“回神”。


    过去一年,马斯克重心明显偏向X(原Twitter)、AI 和火箭,但资本市场是现实的,TSLA的股价已经用脚投票。现在他高调宣布“亲自监督下一代车型+加快FSD部署”,对投资者来说,至少是一剂短期的信心针。市场真正要看的,是销量能否企稳、电动车毛利能否回升,以及FSD商业化是不是玩真的。


    但我不会因为马斯克一句话就All in。我目前对TSLA的目标价是$200左右,反映的是悲观预期下的恢复逻辑,而非重回高增长通道。如果Model 2真的在2025年初亮相且成本打到20K美金以内,那我才会考虑调高估值区间。


    **马斯克可以是催化剂,但特斯拉真正的转折,要靠基本面兑现。**我会持续观察Q2交付、FSD进展和全球市场份额变化,再决定是否加码。
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  • Lanceljx
    ·04-27
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       Tesla's Q1 2025 earnings report showed adjusted earnings of $0.27 per share on $19.34B revenue, missing expectations. Despite this, shares rose over 5% after-hours, as Elon Musk announced reduced involvement in DOGE from May, refocusing on Tesla.

    Financially, Tesla saw a 71% YoY drop in net income to $409M, with revenue down 9% and deliveries falling 13%. These highlight operational challenges amid rising competition.

    Musk’s return has sparked optimism, but its impact remains uncertain. Analysts' price targets for TSLA vary: Wedbush ($350, Outperform), 24/7 Wall St. ($360, based on $112B revenue), and CoinCodex (range: $199–$432). Predictions depend on Tesla's ability to leverage innovation while addressing market challenges.

    Tesla's future hinges on strategic execution and leadership focus, with Musk’s renewed involvement seen as both a potential boost and a test of his ability to steer through headwinds. Investors remain divided on whether this marks a true turning point.

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  • ADguynight
    ·04-23
    Tesla missing earnings by 34%
    The stock is up 4.35%
    Can someone explain? It is very TESLA!
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  • MUSK JUST SAID HE’S CONFIDENT TSLA CAN SHIP 1M OPTIMUS UNITS BY 2030 -- I GUESS MAYBE EVEN 2029 [Thinking]
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  • TSLA IS ONE FUNNY STOCK THAT PUMPS EVEN WHEN EARNINGS ARE RIDICULOUSLY POOR.
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  • 1PC
    ·04-23
    Yes ✋ it's the Bottom. Time for a Rebound 🪃 😉 @Jes86188 @Gis
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  • ECLC
    ·04-23
    Possible hit temporary bottom until reality of earning expectations set in.
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  • Aaronykc
    ·04-23
    Thanks for the quote [Happy]
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