Tesla stock price target maintained at $500 by Wedbush on CEO commitment

Published 05/09/2025, 14:12
Tesla stock price target maintained at $500 by Wedbush on CEO commitment

Investing.com - Wedbush maintained its Outperform rating and $500 price target on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in a research note issued Friday. The target represents the high end of analyst estimates, which range from $115 to $500. According to InvestingPro data, Tesla currently trades at a P/E ratio of 184, reflecting high growth expectations.

The research firm cited the importance of CEO Elon Musk’s commitment to remain with the electric vehicle maker through 2030, following incentives approved by Tesla’s Board of Directors.

Wedbush noted that these incentives were largely included in a three-step plan mentioned in early July, when the Board intervened to secure Musk’s long-term commitment to the company.

The research firm emphasized that with this groundwork in place, Musk can now accelerate Tesla’s current trajectory and capitalize on upcoming opportunities in the automotive sector.

Wedbush described this development as "a critical next step" for Tesla as the company enters "one of the most important stages of its growth cycle," particularly regarding its autonomous driving technology and robotics initiatives.

In other recent news, Tesla reported a 7.63% increase in new-car sales in the UK for August, as the electric vehicle market in the region continues to expand. Meanwhile, Tesla’s shipments in China fell to 83,192 units in August, though this still represented a 22.5% increase from July, according to Bloomberg calculations. Piper Sandler has reiterated its Overweight rating on Tesla, maintaining a $400.00 price target, citing progress in the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Additionally, Tesla has raised the price of its Cyberbeast model by $15,000, now priced at $114,990, with the inclusion of a new Luxe Package offering enhanced features.

In Germany, Tesla evacuated part of its plant due to a battery pack fire, with no injuries or environmental damage reported. These developments come amid Tesla’s ongoing efforts to expand its robotaxi service area in Austin and plans to launch FSD version 14 soon. The company’s actions reflect its strategic moves in both product offerings and technological advancements.

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