Tesla (TSLA) stock has risen 4.2% over the past week, slipped 2.5% in the last month, yet gained a solid 20.3% over the past year. Wall Street’s analysts are neutral overall, with a Hold consensus and a 12‑month average price target of $396.80, implying modest downside from the recent close at $428.27.
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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade TSLAAnalyst Ivan Feinseth of Tigress Financial Partners has stepped in with a notably more optimistic view on Tesla. He initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a 12‑month price target of $550, signaling he sees substantial upside compared to where the stock trades today.
Feinseth argues that Tesla is shifting from being mainly an electric vehicle maker to a broad “physical AI” platform. He believes expanding Full Self‑Driving subscriptions, future robotaxis, and Optimus humanoid robots will power a multi‑year growth story and reshape how investors value the company.
According to his report, Tesla’s Q4 2025 marked a clear strategic pivot toward autonomy, energy, and robotics, creating what he calls a multi‑layered growth flywheel. He expects this shift to improve business performance, boost returns on capital, and drive economic profit growth, while also adding a second long‑term growth curve on top of the existing EV and energy operations.
Feinseth also points to the ramp‑up of the Tesla Semi in 2026 and the expanding energy and storage business as higher‑quality drivers of cash flow. This N‑star analyst ranks 483 out of 12,061 on TipRanks, with a 60.72% success rate and 12.40% average return per rating. Never miss a stock rating. Find all the latest ratings on TipRanks’ Top Wall Street Analysts page.