Weak sales, Trump tariffs and the actions of their eccentric CEO could all be taking a toll on the electric vehicle powerhouse.
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).