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Tesla Faces Pressure Ahead of Q2 Delivery Report
Jun
Tesla is gearing up to unveil its second-quarter delivery numbers, and all eyes are on whether the electric vehicle giant can meet Wall Street’s expectations. Analysts, as per FactSet data, project just under 450,000 vehicle deliveries for Q2, a slight decline from the previous year’s 466,000 units. However, recent indicators suggest this estimate might be overly optimistic.
Updated forecasts, including those from independent Tesla analyst Troy Teslike, point to a more conservative figure of around 415,000 units. Industry insiders and investors closely follow Teslike’s estimates, which derive from comprehensive U.S. registration data and European sales figures. This underscores the potential disparity between consensus projections and actual on-the-ground data.
Implications of Potential Shortfall
A projected delivery of 416,000 vehicles would mark a nearly 11% year-over-year decline, exceeding the first quarter’s drop of approximately 9%. Such a significant downturn in deliveries could rattle investor confidence. It is reminiscent of Tesla’s first-quarter disappointment when it fell short of even the most cautious Wall Street estimates. This shortfall led to a notable drop in Tesla’s stock price, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to delivery performance.
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Financial and Market Reaction
The repercussions of another underwhelming quarter could be far-reaching. Analysts initially anticipated Tesla delivering approximately 2.1 million vehicles in 2024 with earnings of $3.80 per share. Revised forecasts now hover around 1.8 million deliveries, unchanged from 2023. Earnings expectations have been reduced to about $2.40 per share. These downgraded projections have played a significant role in Tesla’s year-to-date stock decline of around 26%.
Despite the downward adjustments in delivery forecasts, Tesla’s stock has shown resilience in recent trading sessions. On Monday midday, Tesla shares saw a marginal increase of 0.5%, trading at $183.92 per share, against the backdrop of mixed performance in broader market indices.
Factors at Play
Investors seem skeptical about the consensus estimate of 450,000 deliveries, with many expecting a more modest figure. Furthermore, Tesla’s stock dynamics depend not only on delivery numbers but also on upcoming events. One such event is the highly anticipated robo-taxi showcase on August 8. Analysts expect this event to offer insights into Tesla’s progress towards autonomous driving capabilities. This could potentially reshape investor expectations and market dynamics going forward.
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