Tesla (TSLA) to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) will likely be announcing its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.46 per share and revenue of $24.7534 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $28.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.98 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 5.51% and a return on equity of 6.61%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.72 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Tesla to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Tesla Trading Down 4.2%

Shares of Tesla stock opened at $419.25 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $442.95 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $401.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 2.07. Tesla has a fifty-two week low of $214.25 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The company has a market cap of $1.39 trillion, a P/E ratio of 279.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.44 and a beta of 1.83.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is restarting its Dojo/AI push after progress on next‑gen chips (AI5), and management says Dojo3 work will resume — a boost to Tesla’s autonomy/robotics roadmap and long‑term software margins. Dojo3 Resume
• Positive Sentiment: Canada’s tariff rollback on China‑made EVs should give Tesla an early advantage in that market (existing Shanghai supply chain and dealer footprint). Market access upside could help near‑term volume in Canada. Canada Tariff Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reaffirmed an Overweight stance and a $500 target, signaling some sell‑side conviction that upside remains ahead of earnings. Piper Sandler Reaffirmation
• Neutral Sentiment: Cathie Wood reportedly trimmed some Tesla exposure but continues to endorse a high‑margin robotaxi thesis — mixed evidence of conviction from large holders. Cathie Wood View
• Neutral Sentiment: Management and bulls stress Tesla’s transformation into a software/AI/robotics platform; that narrative supports long‑term valuation but raises reliance on successful product commercialization. Bull vs Bear Ahead of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Elon Musk warned Cybercab (robotaxi) and Optimus humanoid robot production will start “agonizingly slow,” signaling delays in revenue realization from those high‑margin initiatives. Cybercab/Optimus Ramp
• Negative Sentiment: Broader tech sell‑off (tariff rhetoric / geopolitical worries) is pressuring high‑multiple names like Tesla; macro risk is magnifying any Tesla disappointment. Macro Tech Selloff
• Negative Sentiment: Signs of weakening enthusiasm: Tesla shares fell more than the broader market today and social chatter shows polarized views and volatility ahead of earnings — greater downside risk on any miss. TSLA Drop vs Market
• Negative Sentiment: FSD licensing looks less likely as OEMs pursue in‑house solutions and Tesla plans to end free FSD transfers — potential signs FSD monetization and partner revenue are more limited than bulls hoped. FSD Licensing Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Musk’s public spats and X polls (Ryanair) are creating noise and occasional short‑term volatility; investors often react negatively to distractions from core execution. Musk/Ryanair Poll

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total transaction of $1,170,643.41. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,757 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,107,145.01. This trade represents a 16.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total transaction of $26,724,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock valued at $53,501,145 in the last three months. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Barnes Wealth Management Group Inc increased its stake in Tesla by 1.1% during the third quarter. Barnes Wealth Management Group Inc now owns 2,521 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,121,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Parkshore Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Tesla by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Parkshore Wealth Management Inc. now owns 8,511 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $3,785,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the last quarter. SWAN Capital LLC raised its holdings in Tesla by 9.9% in the 3rd quarter. SWAN Capital LLC now owns 378 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $168,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the period. Binnacle Investments Inc lifted its position in Tesla by 6.9% in the second quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 825 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $262,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Blue Chip Partners LLC boosted its stake in Tesla by 3.2% during the third quarter. Blue Chip Partners LLC now owns 1,856 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $825,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on TSLA shares. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Tesla in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $307.00 price target on the stock. Melius assumed coverage on Tesla in a research note on Monday, October 13th. They set a “buy” rating and a $520.00 target price for the company. BNP Paribas lifted their price target on shares of Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research note on Monday, December 1st. Melius Research set a $520.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Tesla from $475.00 to $530.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $410.20.

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) is an American company that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy generation and energy storage products. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla grew into a vertically integrated mobility and clean‑energy company with Elon Musk serving as its chief executive officer. The company’s stated mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, reflected in its combined focus on electric drivetrains, battery technology, renewable energy products and software.

Tesla’s automotive business includes a lineup of battery‑electric vehicles and related services.