Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Tesla?

Tesla has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , BMO Capital Markets , Canaccord Genuity Group , Cantor Fitzgerald , Citigroup , Citizens Jmp , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , DZ Bank , Glj Research , Guggenheim , Jefferies Financial Group , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , Mizuho , Morgan Stanley , Needham & Company LLC , Oppenheimer , Piper Sandler , Robert W. Baird , Roth Capital , Royal Bank Of Canada , Stifel Nicolaus , TD Cowen , The Goldman Sachs Group , Truist Financial , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , Wells Fargo & Company , and William Blair in the past 90 days.

$364.27 -1.93 (-0.53%)

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Tesla - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 46 Analyst Ratings

Sell
5

Hold
19

Buy
22

Based on 46 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Tesla in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 46 analysts, 5 have given a sell rating, 19 have given a hold rating, 21 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for TSLA.

Consensus Price Target

$412.25
13.17% Upside

According to the 46 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tesla, the average price target is $412.25. The highest price target for TSLA is $840.00, while the lowest price target for TSLA is $25.28. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.17% from the current price of $364.27.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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TSLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/20/25 to 9/20/26	1 Month Ago 8/21/25 to 8/21/26	3 Months Ago 6/22/25 to 6/22/26	1 Year Ago 9/20/24 to 9/20/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	21 Buy rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)
Hold	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	5 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Sell rating(s)	9 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$412.25	$401.74	$405.06	$322.91
Forecasted Upside	13.17% Upside	10.72% Upside	0.00% Upside	-24.21% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

TSLA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

TSLA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Tesla Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Tesla	Consumer Discretionary Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.39	2.20	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	13.17% Upside	188.04% Upside	18.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent TSLA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/16/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Mark Delaney 5 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$360.00	+0.96%
9/16/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
9/14/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Percoco 5 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Reduce
9/14/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Potter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Sell ➝ Overweight
9/4/2026	Glj Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gordon L. Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sell
8/17/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
8/14/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Itay Michaeli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/3/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Gengaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$508.00 ➝ $491.00	+57.78%
7/28/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tom Narayan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$500.00	+61.69%
7/27/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$420.00	+36.12%
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7/27/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Kallo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$475.00	+51.44%
7/23/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Rakesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform	$480.00 ➝ $450.00	+39.18%
7/23/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Stein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Hold	$430.00 ➝ $370.00	+13.22%
7/23/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andres Sheppard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$510.00 ➝ $485.00	+29.68%
7/23/2026	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	George Gianarikas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$450.00 ➝ $410.00	+25.46%
7/23/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
7/23/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Spak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$460.00	+22.99%
7/23/2026	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/23/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Irwin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$505.00	+58.00%
7/23/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rajat Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$475.00 ➝ $445.00	+37.63%
7/23/2026	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Pierce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
7/21/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C-)
7/14/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Colin Langan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underweight	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	-67.07%
7/14/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Levy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$360.00 ➝ $370.00	-6.27%
7/13/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Philippe Houchois Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Hold	$375.00 ➝ $400.00	-1.90%
7/9/2026	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Boone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
7/2/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
6/29/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Sell ➝ Neutral
6/15/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
6/5/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Underperform
6/5/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral
6/5/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold
5/13/2026	Phillip Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sell	$220.00 ➝ $215.00	-50.96%
4/28/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
4/27/2026	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
4/27/2026	President Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$424.00 ➝ $428.00	+13.74%
4/27/2026	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold	$382.00 ➝ $372.00	-1.14%
4/21/2026	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$600.00	+52.98%
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3/4/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Murphy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$460.00	+13.23%
2/11/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
1/6/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$520.00 ➝ $600.00	+32.84%
12/18/2025	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$450.00 ➝ $500.00	+5.42%
11/5/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
10/13/2025	iA Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$300.00	-30.38%
10/13/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Wertheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Buy	$520.00	+25.76%
7/27/2025	Daiwa Securities Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
6/9/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
4/22/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform
4/22/2025	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	G. Nelson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
10/24/2024	KGI Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Liang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$276.00	+8.27%

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Should I Buy Tesla Stock? TSLA Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Tesla pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Tesla
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Tesla:

Tesla is expanding its commercial energy ecosystem by operating public Megacharger sites at three Forum Mobility electric-truck depots in California, adding 30 megawatts of heavy-duty charging capacity with more than 330 Tesla Semis reportedly committed at one location, which strengthens its position in the growing freight and heavy-duty EV market.
Investor attention is shifting toward Tesla’s robotaxi and AI potential, with reports of strong growth in Tesla robotaxi activity and a planned expansion of autonomous services, positioning the company to capitalize on the high-growth autonomous vehicle sector despite competition from Alphabet’s Waymo.
Bulls cite Tesla’s product pipeline, including a potential Roadster reveal on October 1 and long-term AI ambitions, as reasons the stock could outperform, with prominent investor Ron Baron reiterating a bullish view based on expected rapid growth in full self-driving technology.
Tesla’s stock is currently trading at $366.20, which is below the average analyst price target of $412.25, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company’s long-term AI and autonomous driving prospects.
Automaker stocks are rallying as a rotation lifts cyclicals, with Tesla adding 2% to its gains alongside peers like General Motors and Ford, indicating broader market confidence in the automotive sector and potential for continued momentum.

Tesla
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Tesla for these reasons:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to answer 21 questions by September 30 regarding the Cybercab’s safety certification, including its lack of steering wheel, pedals, and mirrors, which could lead to required controls, redesign work, or delays in broader deployment, giving competitors like Waymo more time to extend their lead.
Goldman Sachs has cut its third-quarter delivery forecast to 435,000 vehicles due to demand weakness in China, the United States, and Europe, highlighting concerns about near-term sales momentum and potential pressure on revenue growth.
BYD’s record sales and Tesla’s vehicle-price reduction in China underscore intensifying competition and potential pressure on margins, while critics point to reports of slow Cybercab progress and a widening operational gap with Waymo, raising doubts about Tesla’s competitive edge in the EV market.
A robotaxi-related fatality in Dallas adds to safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny, which could impact public perception and increase the risk of stricter regulations or liability issues for Tesla’s autonomous vehicle services.
Tesla’s price-to-earnings ratio of 339.08 is significantly higher than the broader market, reflecting high expectations for future growth that may not be met if the company struggles to execute on its AI and autonomous driving promises, making the stock vulnerable to valuation corrections.

TSLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 46 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Tesla is $412.25, with a high forecast of $840.00 and a low forecast of $25.28.

46 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesla in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 19 hold ratings, 21 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" TSLA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TSLA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Tesla's stock has a predicted upside of 13.17% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Tesla's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Tesla has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity Group, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DZ Bank, Glj Research, Guggenheim, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Roth Capital, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and William Blair in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Tesla more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Tesla is 2.39 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. Learn more on how TSLA compares to other companies.

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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target