Tesla closed at $372.22 on October 23, down 17.1% over the past year, after a July report showed a $1.1B cash burn and a 2026 spending plan of more than $25B. In the third-quarter report, free cash flow returned to $1.53B and the 2026 capex guide was cut to about $20B, though management said spending would keep expanding over the next few years. Shares fell 2% the next day, which Reuters linked to doubts about the pace of the AI and robotics push. The Street's mean price target of $408.36 sits 9.7% above the close. SpaceX says any Tesla merger would require approval from Musk as controlling shareholder, and no terms exist yet.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 372.21 |
| Change that session | -0.63% |
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