What happened?
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), a vertically integrated energy company best known for its electric vehicles, closed with a 5.6% gain, in part because investors felt more optimistic about production.
So what
One problem Tesla has never faced is a lack of consumer hype for its highly popular electric vehicles, including the Model 3. Tesla has consistently had trouble hitting its production targets. And while Tesla has had Model 3 production bottlenecks, which contributed to a small sell-off in the stock in mid-February, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, said Friday that he believed the company would overcome bottleneck issues and improve production — boosting cash flow and investor optimism.
Model 3 production will be one of the hottest Tesla topics for investors to watch Opens a New Window. in 2018, and it’s not a huge surprise to see the stock rise after analysts become confident that the production bumps are in the past.
Now what
Tesla is one of the most closely watched, hyped, and highly discussed stocks in recent history. There’s no limit to the speculation or news coverage, and 5% swings in its stock price are just part of owning shares in such a potentially lucrative stock with a long-term vision Opens a New Window. . On the road ahead, expect many more swings as global automakers launch highly competitive Opens a New Window. and comparable electric vehicles, as well as when Tesla hits, and misses, the lofty targets it sets for itself. Stay focused on the long-term Model 3 production, and everything should be just fine.
