Tesla Stock Daily Drive

July 16, 2025 • Finance

Hosted by Dusty

About This Episode

Generated finance podcast with host Dusty based on prompt: Daily stock movements for Tesla. Focus on the stock, but provide any important background information that is necessary.

Transcript

Welcome to "Tesla Stock Daily Drive," where we navigate the ups and downs of Tesla’s journey in the stock market. I'm Dusty, your guide through today’s twists and turns, so let’s dive right in.

Today, we're focusing on July 15, 2025, a day that saw Tesla opening at $319.68. It briefly flirted with a high of $321.20 before dipping to $310.50, closing at $310.78. This is a decline of about $6.12, or 1.9%, from the previous day’s close. The trading volume hit around 77.56 million shares, just under the 30-day average, indicating a quieter day in terms of trading activity.

Year-to-date, Tesla has been a bit of a rollercoaster, down roughly 23% and sitting about 36% below its all-time high. Investors are wrestling with concerns around delivery cuts and margin pressures. Interestingly, Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest took advantage of this dip, picking up nearly 60,000 shares, which shows confidence from a major player.

Technically speaking, Tesla’s shares are forming a new base with a buy point at 367.71. They remain volatile, though, with a 21-day average true range of 4.38%, highlighting the market's lively swings in recent weeks.

But what’s driving these movements? First off, we’re seeing some executive shakeups. Troy Jones, Tesla’s VP of sales, service, and delivery in North America, exited, marking the second high-profile departure in a month. It’s stirring concerns about leadership stability just ahead of Tesla’s Q2 earnings report.

The U.S. electric vehicle market is also showing softness, with a 6% year-over-year sales drop in Q2. Tesla's deliveries fell 13%, prompting analysts to reevaluate growth forecasts. However, while these numbers are pivotal short-term, there's potential news from abroad. Tesla opened its first showroom in Mumbai, India, aiming to capture the luxury EV market there, though the immediate impact on U.S. trading was overshadowed by domestic challenges.

Looking forward, analysts have revised Tesla's global delivery forecast for 2025 from 2.1 million down to 1.7 million vehicles, a reflection of the softer-than-expected demand. All eyes will be on Tesla's Q2 earnings report on July 23, where analysts will scrutinize margins, cash flow, and updates from Elon Musk, which could significantly sway sentiment.

And then there’s the federal tax credits set to expire later this quarter. This could temporarily inflate demand in Q3 but risk creating a revenue gap in Q4 if the credits aren’t extended.

Tesla’s recent movements underscore a caution among investors, balancing current execution risks against long-term innovation strategies like the robotaxi and expansion into India. As the market prepares for the Q2 earnings, the big questions will revolve around Tesla's strategic directions and how it plans to address these multifaceted challenges.

That wraps up our session for today. Thanks for joining me on "Tesla Stock Daily Drive." I'm Dusty, and remember, when the dust settles, only the truth remains. Stay curious, folks.

Tesla Stock Daily Drive