Earnings Estimates for TSLA Could Tumble, Bank Warns

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-16 13:50:00

Analysts at BNP Paribas warn that Tesla’s medium-term profit estimates could drop by 50%, leading them to lower the price target on TSLA to $137 from $150. The bank also notes concerns about Tesla’s outlook in China, negative free cash flow, and declining revenue growth, suggesting difficulties in financing AI initiatives. Tesla’s stock has climbed 3.6% in the last month but plummeted 43% in the last three months.

BNP Paribas highlights Tesla’s high price-earnings ratio of 111 times, expressing bearish sentiment on the stock’s performance. The bank emphasizes the importance of AI stocks for higher returns in a shorter timeframe, promoting an alternative “cheapest AI stock” with promising potential and lower valuation. Tesla’s recent stock performance raises concerns amid broader market volatility and shifting investor preferences.



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