
Elon Musk Says $20 Trillion Valuation Possible For Tesla Even As Second Quarter Earnings Show Sales, Revenue Decline: 'Extreme Execution Is Needed'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk believes a $20 trillion valuation is achievable despite recent declines in sales and revenue. Musk referenced a prediction from investor Keith Fitz-Gerald, emphasizing the need for 'extreme execution.' While analysts like Dan Ives remain optimistic with a $500 price target, the company faced criticism for a disappointing second-quarter earnings report, showing a 12% revenue drop to $22.5 billion. Concerns were raised about Tesla's upcoming affordable vehicle being a scaled-down version of the Model Y.
Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk thinks a $20 trillion valuation for the EV giant is possible amid dwindling sales across multiple markets.
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What Happened: Quoting a post on social media platform X on Friday, which shared investor Keith Fitz-Gerald's $20 trillion valuation prediction for the EV giant.
"Extreme execution is needed, but a valuation of $20 trillion for Tesla is possible," Musk said in his post.
Why It Matters: While Musk doubles down on Tesla optimism, experts like Wedbush Securities' analyst Dan Ives maintain bullish views on the company, with Ives also maintaining a $500 price target for Tesla.
Despite this, many have slammed the company for a disappointing earnings call for the second quarter, with revenue down 12% to $22.5 billion and sales dwindling in multiple markets, including the U.S. and Europe.
Future Fund LLC's Gary Black called the earnings call a disaster and criticized Tesla for the upcoming affordable vehicle in the lineup being a scaled-down version of the Model Y.
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