Tesla Sinks on Investor Angst over AI Spending, Profit Drop
Tesla shares plunged 15% after disappointing earnings, with profit falling short of estimates amid a surge in AI and robotics spending to $5.8 billion, leading to the first cash burn in two years.
Tesla Inc. shares plunged after disappointing quarterly results raised questions about Elon Musk’s plan to refocus the electric vehicle maker on artificial intelligence and robots.
The stock tumbled 15% in New York on Thursday, the biggest drop since March 2025 and extending the decline this year to 29%. Multiple analysts cut their price targets for Tesla following the earnings report, including those from JPMorgan, Cantor Fitzgerald and Mizuho Securities.
Profit fell well short of Wall Street’s estimates for the period as spending on its ambitious initiatives surged to $5.8 billion, resulting in Tesla’s first cash burn in two years. ...