Tesla Stock Reaches New 52-Week Low Amid Strategic Shift and Analyst Downgrades
Wall Street reacts negatively as Tesla pivots from Model 2 to focus on robotaxi development, leading to significant stock price declines and strategic concerns.
- Tesla's stock price plummeted to a new 52-week low, with shares falling around 40% in 2024, marking one of the worst performances in the S&P 500.
- Deutsche Bank and Barclays downgraded Tesla's stock following the company's shift in focus from the affordable Model 2 to a fully autonomous robotaxi program.
- Analysts express concerns over Tesla's future, emphasizing the technological and regulatory challenges of achieving full driverless autonomy.
- The company announced mass layoffs and executive resignances, intensifying scrutiny over its operational and strategic direction.
- Investors and analysts await the upcoming Q1 earnings call, which is expected to further influence the company's stock performance and strategic outlook.