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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$372.11 -5.83 (-1.54%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$372.52 +0.41 (+0.11%)
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Tesla - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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

$411.89
10.69% Upside
According to the 46 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tesla, the average price target is $411.89. 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 10.69% from the current price of $372.11.
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
9/27/25 to 9/27/26
1 Month Ago
8/28/25 to 8/28/26
3 Months Ago
6/29/25 to 6/29/26
1 Year Ago
9/27/24 to 9/27/25
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)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
5 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
9 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$411.89$401.74$403.07$333.97
Forecasted Upside10.69% Upside15.20% Upside-2.13% Downside-24.17% 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
2.39
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.69% Upside199.07% Upside19.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
Tom Narayan
Tom Narayan
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/24/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetUnderperform$280.00 ➝ $268.00-29.50%
9/24/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Joseph Spak
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/21/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/16/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$360.00+0.96%
9/16/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/14/2026Reiterated RatingReduce
9/14/2026Initiated CoverageSell ➝ Overweight
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingSell
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%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$510.00 ➝ $485.00+29.68%
7/23/2026Set TargetBuy$450.00 ➝ $410.00+25.46%
7/23/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$505.00+58.00%
7/23/2026Lower TargetNeutral$475.00 ➝ $445.00+37.63%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingHold
7/21/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
7/14/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$125.00 ➝ $130.00-67.07%
7/14/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$360.00 ➝ $370.00-6.27%
7/13/2026Set TargetHold$375.00 ➝ $400.00-1.90%
7/9/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
7/2/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
6/29/2026 Initiated CoverageSell ➝ Neutral
6/15/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
4/27/2026 Boost TargetBuy$424.00 ➝ $428.00+13.74%
4/27/2026 Lower TargetHold$382.00 ➝ $372.00-1.14%
4/21/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$600.00+52.98%
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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 Saturday, September 26, 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 has begun high-volume production and delivery of its Semi electric truck at its Nevada factory, targeting an annual capacity of 50,000 units, which marks a significant expansion into the commercial vehicle market and provides a new revenue stream beyond passenger cars.
  • The company reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results with revenue of $28.24 billion, representing a 25.5% year-over-year increase, which demonstrates robust top-line growth and operational momentum despite mixed earnings per share performance.
  • Investors can benefit from the upcoming October 1 reveal of the new Roadster, as the teaser and reopened reservations are generating significant market enthusiasm and supporting the narrative around Tesla's advanced product pipeline and technological leadership.
  • With the current stock price at $372.11, Tesla trades at a valuation that reflects its status as a technology leader, and the recent reaffirmation of a "Buy" rating by Royal Bank of Canada suggests that institutional analysts still see substantial upside potential relative to the current market price.
  • Tesla is leveraging the high cost of gasoline, such as the $6.50 per gallon price in Los Angeles, as a competitive advantage, positioning its electric vehicles as a more economical choice for consumers and potentially driving increased demand for its EV lineup.

Tesla
Bear Case

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

  • The European Union has postponed its vote on Tesla's supervised Full Self-Driving system, pushing the next opportunity to December, which delays potential software revenue recognition and broader regulatory adoption in a key market.
  • Reports indicate that Tesla's Optimus robot production is facing constraints due to robot-hand assembly issues and supplier bottlenecks, which undermines the company's artificial intelligence investment narrative and could delay commercialization timelines.
  • Testing in Belgium found that Tesla's supervised self-driving system frequently exceeded speed limits and attempted prohibited cyclist passes, raising significant regulatory, safety, and reputational risks that could impact consumer trust and future sales.
  • Tesla's European EV market share has slipped to 8.4% amid a surging broader market, indicating that while absolute sales volumes are rising, the company is losing ground to competitors in terms of market penetration and pricing competitiveness.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with CFO Vaibhav Taneja and Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson executing multiple share sales in recent months, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership regarding the current stock valuation.

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 $411.89, 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, 19 hold ratings, 21 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 10.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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 2.19. 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 9/25/2026.
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