Tesla stock surged today, capturing the attention of investors and analysts alike. The electric vehicle (EV) giant reported second-quarter delivery and production numbers that exceeded Wall Street expectations, igniting a bullish sentiment in the market.
Tesla delivered nearly 444,000 EVs in the second quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of 439,000 units compiled by FactSet. Although this figure was almost 5% lower than the same period last year, it was a significant improvement from the previous quarter. The company’s ability to outpace production, which totaled approximately 410,831 vehicles, indicated a reduction in inventory build-up and alleviated concerns over declining demand.
In addition to the robust delivery numbers, Tesla set a new record by deploying 9.4 GWh (gigawatt hours) of energy storage products in the second quarter. This deployment more than doubled the previous record of 4.1 GWh from the first quarter. The growing interest in energy storage solutions, particularly to support renewable energy sources and data center constructions, bodes well for Tesla’s revenue diversification.
Following the release of these impressive figures, Tesla shares soared, leading the S&P 500 gainers for the second consecutive day. By 10:55 a.m. ET, the stock was up 8.6%, building on a 6% rise from the previous day. The positive momentum was also fueled by strong sales reports from Chinese EV manufacturers earlier in the week, which hinted at a broader resilience in the EV market.
Citi analysts expressed optimism, noting that the recent delivery and production data could improve sentiment around Tesla and the broader EV sector. Despite Tesla’s stock being down for the year, the recent uptick suggests that investor confidence is returning. Analysts will be closely monitoring Tesla’s upcoming earnings report on July 23 and an update on its self-driving technology on August 8 to gauge future performance.
Tesla’s performance comes amid heightened competition in the EV market, particularly from Chinese manufacturers. Despite challenges such as temporary factory shutdowns and shipping delays, Tesla’s ability to maintain strong delivery numbers showcases its resilience and market leadership. The company continues to innovate with its lineup, including the Model Y crossover utility vehicle, Model 3 sedan, and the upcoming Cybertruck.
Tesla’s financial health will be under scrutiny in the upcoming earnings report, especially given its recent history of missing earnings-per-share (EPS) and revenue estimates for three consecutive quarters. Investors and analysts alike are hoping for a strong report to break this losing streak and sustain the recent rally in Tesla’s stock price.