The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.
The White House said in a legal filing that Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn't an employee of its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
The Tesla Takedown movement implores Americans not only to get into the streets, but to “sell your Teslas” and “dump your stock”. It’s a tactical approach that could have real repercussions — especially if a shareholder revolt were triggered during Musk’s prolonged foray into politics.
One of Wall Street’s most bullish analysts thinks Tesla’s growth story is still intact and, despite a raft of negative headlines for CEO Elon Musk, upside “catalysts” remain.
After finishing 2024 with a meteoric rise in its share price, Tesla ( TSLA -2.14%) has been sliding since the start of the new year. The company reported earnings on Jan. 29, and the stock has declined by as much as 15% since. So far, in 2025, the stock has generated a negative return of 12% (as of market close on Feb. 14).