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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$354.72 -7.72 (-2.13%)
Closing price 10/16/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$352.44 -2.28 (-0.64%)
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Tesla - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
5
Hold
17
Buy
24

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, 17 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for TSLA.

Consensus Price Target

$412.33
16.24% Upside
According to the 46 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tesla, the average price target is $412.33. 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 16.24% from the current price of $354.72.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/17/25 to 10/17/26
1 Month Ago
9/17/25 to 9/17/26
3 Months Ago
7/19/25 to 7/19/26
1 Year Ago
10/17/24 to 10/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
Hold
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
21 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
9 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$412.33$413.36$408.07$368.12
Forecasted Upside16.24% Upside12.88% Upside7.16% Upside-16.21% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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.
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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.
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Tesla Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTeslaConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.24% Upside303.09% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/15/2026
Glj Research logo
Glj Research
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingSell
10/12/2026
Philippe Houchois
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingHold$350.00 ➝ $400.00+5.23%
10/8/2026
Tigress Financial logo
Tigress Financial
4 of 5 stars
Ivan Feinseth
Ivan Feinseth
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$550.00+46.67%
10/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$385.00 ➝ $391.00+2.71%
10/5/2026Reiterated RatingReduce$157.00-57.64%
10/5/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
10/1/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/28/2026 UpgradeSector Weight
9/28/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/28/2026Lower TargetNeutral$445.00 ➝ $415.00+11.53%
9/25/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/24/2026 Lower TargetUnderperform$280.00 ➝ $268.00-29.50%
9/21/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/16/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingReduce
9/14/2026Initiated CoverageSell ➝ Overweight
8/17/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform
8/14/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/3/2026Set TargetBuy$508.00 ➝ $491.00+57.78%
7/27/2026 Set Target$420.00+36.12%
7/27/2026Set Target$475.00+51.44%
7/23/2026Set TargetOutperform$480.00 ➝ $450.00+39.18%
7/23/2026Set TargetHold$430.00 ➝ $370.00+13.22%
7/23/2026Set TargetBuy$450.00 ➝ $410.00+25.46%
7/23/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$505.00+58.00%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingHold
7/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
7/14/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$360.00 ➝ $370.00-6.27%
7/9/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/2/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
6/29/2026 Initiated CoverageSell ➝ Neutral
6/5/2026 DowngradeNeutral
6/5/2026 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Outperform
6/5/2026 UpgradeSell ➝ Hold
5/13/2026 Lower TargetSell$220.00 ➝ $215.00-50.96%
4/28/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
4/27/2026 Boost TargetBuy$424.00 ➝ $428.00+13.74%
4/27/2026 Lower TargetHold$382.00 ➝ $372.00-1.14%
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4/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$600.00+52.98%
3/4/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$460.00+13.23%
2/11/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/6/2026 Boost TargetBuy$520.00 ➝ $600.00+32.84%
12/18/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$450.00 ➝ $500.00+5.42%
11/5/2025 UpgradeHold
10/13/2025 Set Target$300.00-30.38%
10/13/2025Set TargetBuy$520.00+25.76%
7/27/2025 Reiterated RatingNeutral
6/9/2025Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
4/22/2025 DowngradeOutperform
4/22/2025DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
10/24/2024UpgradeNeutral ➝ 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 Friday, October 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Tesla pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Tesla
Bull Case

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

  • Tesla's recent approval for its self-driving technology in Slovakia and the substantial expansion of its Cybercab robotaxi fleet in Austin support the long-term autonomy narrative that underpins much of the company's valuation, signaling tangible progress in its high-growth AI and software segments.
  • The company demonstrated strong top-line growth in its most recent quarterly results, reporting revenue of $28.24 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion and represented a 25.5% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its electric vehicles and energy products.
  • With the stock currently trading at $354.72, Tesla remains below its 52-week high of $498.83, offering a potential entry point for investors who believe in the company's long-term trajectory, especially as the consensus price target from analysts stands at $412.33, suggesting significant upside potential.
  • Speculation surrounding a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX has intensified, with prediction-market odds rising above 50% for a deal in early 2027, which could create synergies in engineering, artificial intelligence, and aerospace capabilities that may further enhance shareholder value.
  • Tesla's redesigned Roadster generated significant investor enthusiasm after a prototype demonstrated short bursts of flight using SpaceX-related compressed-air thrusters, reinforcing the company's technology-driven brand and its ability to innovate beyond traditional automotive boundaries.

Tesla
Bear Case

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

  • Tesla is trading at an exceptionally high P/E ratio of 328.45, which means investors are paying a significant premium for each dollar of earnings, leaving little room for error if the company fails to meet high expectations for growth and profitability in its upcoming earnings report.
  • Concerns persist that Tesla's margins are deteriorating and free cash flow is negative ahead of its third-quarter earnings, as rising spending and capital expenditures may outpace revenue growth, posing a risk to the company's financial health and its $1.4 trillion market capitalization.
  • The Roadster's production is not planned until 2028, and analysts have characterized the recent demonstration as an engineering spectacle with limited near-term financial value, as its high price and likely low production volume are unlikely to materially improve earnings in the near term.
  • Competition in the autonomous driving space is intensifying, with rivals such as Nvidia and Waymo advancing their own systems, while Tesla also faces unresolved regulatory and credibility risks despite a recent U.S. appeals court blocking class-action lawsuits over its self-driving claims.
  • Recent insider activity, including the sale of 2,606 shares by CFO Vaibhav Taneja in September 2026, may signal a lack of confidence from company executives in the current stock price, which could weigh on investor sentiment.

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 $412.33, with a high forecast of $840.00 and a low forecast of $25.28.

46 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tesla in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings, 17 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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 16.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Tesla's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Tesla more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Tesla is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. Learn more on how TSLA compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Tesla analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/15/2026.
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