Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover Tesla?

Tesla has been rated by research analysts at Barclays , BMO Capital Markets , BNP Paribas Exane , Canaccord Genuity Group , Cantor Fitzgerald , Citigroup , CLSA , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , Glj Research , HSBC , Jefferies Financial Group , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , KeyCorp , Mizuho , Monness Crespi & Hardt , Morgan Stanley , Needham & Company LLC , Oppenheimer , Piper Sandler , Royal Bank Of Canada , Stifel Nicolaus , TD Cowen , The Goldman Sachs Group , Tigress Financial , UBS Group , Weiss Ratings , Wells Fargo & Company , and Yorkville Ives in the past 90 days.

$400.30 -3.00 (-0.74%)

As of 11:57 AM Eastern

Compare

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 49 Analyst Ratings

Sell
4

Hold
17

Buy
28

Based on 49 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Tesla in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 49 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 17 have given a hold rating, 27 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for TSLA.

Consensus Price Target

$414.51
3.55% Upside

According to the 49 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tesla, the average price target is $414.51. The highest price target for TSLA is $600.00, while the lowest price target for TSLA is $25.28. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.55% from the current price of $400.30.

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.

Get the Latest News and Ratings for TSLA and Related Stocks

Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Tesla and its competitors.

SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

TSLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/30/25 to 10/30/26	1 Month Ago 9/30/25 to 9/30/26	3 Months Ago 8/1/25 to 8/1/26	1 Year Ago 10/30/24 to 10/30/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	27 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	17 Hold rating(s)	20 Hold rating(s)	19 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	4 Sell rating(s)	5 Sell rating(s)	4 Sell rating(s)	10 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$414.51	$410.98	$402.24	$393.77
Forecasted Upside	3.55% Upside	15.83% Upside	29.26% Upside	-10.53% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	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	2.51	2.20	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	3.76% Upside	41.21% Upside	15.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent TSLA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Show

Rating

Upside/Downside

Action

Report Date

0 Results

Export

Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/26/2026	CLSA 4 of 5 stars	Christopher Richter Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Underperform
10/26/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Percoco 5 of 5 stars	Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Overweight
10/26/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Itay Michaeli Not Rated	Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Hold
10/26/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Buy
10/26/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Joseph Spak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
10/26/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Philippe Houchois Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/26/2026	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Buy
10/26/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Dan Levy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Outperform ➝ Overweight	$370.00 ➝ $450.00	+20.90%
10/22/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Stephen Gengaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target		$475.00	+25.05%
10/22/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform ➝ Outperform
x (Ad) In 1929, the Dow fell 89 percent and took 25 years to recover. A 60-year-old who held on wasn't whole again until age 85. In 2008, one bad year wiped out more than half the savings of those aged 56 to 65. Today, the national debt stands at 38.86 trillion dollars, far higher than in 1929. See where your retirement stands with a free Retirement Protection Kit. Get your free Retirement Protection Kit before November 3
10/22/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Tom Narayan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
10/22/2026	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Buy
10/22/2026	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	George Gianarikas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target	Buy	$410.00 ➝ $442.00	+14.33%
10/22/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Mark Delaney Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
10/22/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Alexander Potter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$450.00 ➝ $475.00	+22.91%
10/22/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Rajat Gupta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Neutral	$415.00 ➝ $430.00	+10.99%
10/22/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	James Picariello Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$266.00 ➝ $420.00	+8.29%
10/22/2026	Glj Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Gordon L. Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Sell
10/22/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Vijay Rakesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Outperform	$450.00 ➝ $460.00	+19.03%
10/22/2026	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Chris Pierce Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Hold
10/21/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
10/19/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C-)
10/19/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Andres Sheppard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$485.00	+36.73%
10/7/2026	Yorkville Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Dan Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$500.00	+32.36%
10/5/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Michael Tyndall Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Reduce	$157.00	-57.64%
10/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Colin Langan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy
9/28/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Sector Weight
8/17/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Outperform
7/27/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Ben Kallo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target		$475.00	+51.44%
7/23/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	William Stein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target	Hold	$430.00 ➝ $370.00	+13.22%
7/23/2026	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/23/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Craig Irwin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$505.00	+58.00%
7/9/2026	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Andrew Boone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
7/2/2026	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
6/29/2026	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Sell ➝ Neutral
6/5/2026	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Neutral
6/5/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Sell ➝ Hold
5/13/2026	Phillip Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Sell	$220.00 ➝ $215.00	-50.96%
x (Ad) In 1929, the Dow fell 89 percent and took 25 years to recover. A 60-year-old who held on wasn't whole again until age 85. In 2008, one bad year wiped out more than half the savings of those aged 56 to 65. Today, the national debt stands at 38.86 trillion dollars, far higher than in 1929. See where your retirement stands with a free Retirement Protection Kit. Get your free Retirement Protection Kit before November 3
4/28/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
4/27/2026	President Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Buy	$424.00 ➝ $428.00	+13.74%
4/27/2026	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Hold	$382.00 ➝ $372.00	-1.14%
4/21/2026	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Daniel Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$600.00	+52.98%
3/4/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	John Murphy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$460.00	+13.23%
2/11/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Buy
1/6/2026	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Buy	$520.00 ➝ $600.00	+32.84%
12/18/2025	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Outperform	$450.00 ➝ $500.00	+5.42%
11/5/2025	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Upgrade	Hold
10/13/2025	iA Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Set Target		$300.00	-30.38%
10/13/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Rob Wertheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Set Target	Buy	$520.00	+25.76%
7/27/2025	Daiwa Securities Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
6/9/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Bill Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
4/22/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Outperform
4/22/2025	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	G. Nelson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 11:57 AM ET.

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 Wednesday, October 28, 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:

Speculation surrounding a potential merger with SpaceX has driven significant bullish sentiment, leading Barclays to upgrade the stock to Overweight with a price target of $450, suggesting that combining the two entities could unlock strategic benefits in AI, satellite connectivity, and capital access.
Robotaxi momentum is accelerating, with Texas DMV data showing 1,051 Tesla vehicles authorized for robotaxi use, including 544 Cybercabs, and management indicating that the Cybercab factory can produce vehicles faster than they can be deployed, signaling strong demand and manufacturing capacity.
Tesla's energy storage business is performing exceptionally well, with Megapack systems reportedly nearly sold out through 2027, providing a robust revenue stream that diversifies the company beyond its traditional automotive segment.
The stock is trading at $404.22, which is above its 50-day moving average of $366.12 and 200-day moving average of $386.42, indicating a strong technical uptrend and recent momentum following a 4% gain on the back of positive analyst revisions and robotaxi news.
Analyst consensus remains positive, with a consensus price target of $411.04 and a "Moderate Buy" rating, supported by recent upgrades from firms like Piper Sandler and Oppenheimer, who see value in Tesla's autonomy and technology catalysts.

Tesla
Bear Case

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

Profitability is under pressure, with operating income down 56% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, as heavy spending on autonomy and robotics strains margins, and critics note that free cash flow was boosted by delaying supplier payments rather than operational efficiency.
The stock's valuation is extremely high, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 444.20, leaving little room for execution setbacks and making the stock vulnerable to any disappointment in the rollout of its robotaxi or energy storage initiatives.
Product demand for the Cybertruck has underperformed expectations, with Tesla reportedly canceling plans to offer the vehicle in two countries, raising concerns about the sustainability of its traditional automotive business growth.
Insider selling has been consistent, with CFO Vaibhav Taneja selling 2,606 shares in September 2026 and other directors like Kathleen Wilson-Thompson and James Murdoch also reducing their positions, which may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price.
Short interest remains elevated, with 69.35 million shares shorted as of October 15, 2026, representing about 2.19% of the float, indicating that a significant portion of the market still doubts the company's ability to deliver on its long-term promises.

TSLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 49 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Tesla is $414.51, with a high forecast of $600.00 and a low forecast of $25.28.

49 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesla in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 17 hold ratings, 27 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" TSLA shares.

According to analysts, Tesla's stock has a predicted upside of 3.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Tesla's stock had 9 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Tesla has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas Exane, Canaccord Genuity Group, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, CLSA, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Glj Research, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Monness Crespi & Hardt, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Tigress Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Yorkville Ives in the past 90 days.

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

Stock Forecasts and Research Tools

Related Companies

Today's Analyst Ratings

Top-Rated Stocks

More Ratings Tools

Brokerages With Tesla Recommendations

MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Tesla analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/26/2026.

From Our Partners

Unlock superior investment research and tools.

Get MarketBeat All Access

In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies.
Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more.
Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter.

Sign In
Create Account

Your Email Address:

Your Password:

Forgot your password?

Your Email Address:

Choose a Password:

By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target