Tesla's Trump Boost: Why Analysts See a Bright Future

You might be surprised to hear that Tesla's future is looking sunny, especially after Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump. Analysts at Roth MKM are really optimistic about Tesla's prospects. They've even upgraded their rating for Tesla shares to a "buy", and they think the stock could reach $380. That's a big jump from their previous target of $85. Why the sudden change? Well, Tesla has a lot of good things happening that should keep their revenue growing strong. One of the biggest reasons is the so-called "Trump bump". Since Trump's election, Tesla shares have jumped by about 42%. That's a massive turnaround, and it's partly because of Musk's support for Trump. This has boosted Tesla's brand enthusiasm, especially among conservative voters. It's like they've found a whole new pool of people who love Tesla.But that's not all. Analyst Craig Irwin thinks Tesla could benefit from Trump's plans to end the electric vehicle tax credit. This could make it harder for Tesla's rivals, giving Tesla a chance to grab more market share. In fact, Irwin thinks Tesla's share of the domestic electric vehicle market could rise back above 50%. Tesla also has other things going for it. They're leaders in artificial intelligence with their self-driving software. And they're exploring the potential of robotics, like humanoid robots. Plus, a more relaxed regulatory environment could help Tesla launch their robotaxi service. But not everyone agrees. While 44% of analysts have a "buy" rating on Tesla, 32% say "hold", and 25% say "sell". Last year, only 14% had a "sell" rating. So, there's still some debate about Tesla's future.