A widely followed survey shows only 5 of 60 analysts rate Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) a sell, the lowest share in more than 11 years, down from 15 of 71 in January. The stock closed at $391.62 on October 26, 2026, up 5.21%. Some analysts have shifted views on the possibility that SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) could acquire Tesla: BNP Paribas moved from sell to neutral with a $420 target, while Barclays upgraded to Overweight with a $450 target and called the anticipated merger a key part of the bull case. However, no deal has been agreed, and GAAP net income fell 43% to $787 million. The article argues that the risks outweigh the merger case.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 391.69 |
| Change that session | +5.23% |
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