Tesla's second-quarter revenue fell 0.2% to $28 billion, with automotive revenue down 3% to $20.6 billion and energy generation and storage down 16% to $2.88 billion, while services grew 33% to $4.6 billion. The article argues Tesla is still a car company since vehicles make up nearly three-quarters of revenue, but its valuation, at a $1.5 trillion market cap and a price-to-earnings ratio of 200, reflects expectations for Optimus, FSD and AI. Investors are said to expect annual profit of at least $50 billion, compared with current annual revenue of about $120 billion. The author judges the stock unattractive at this point until Tesla proves it is more than a car company.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.4T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 374.58 |
| Change that session | -3.08% |
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