{"id":26085,"date":"2025-03-21T10:55:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T05:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigbreakingwire.in\/?p=26085"},"modified":"2025-03-21T17:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T12:16:48","slug":"musk-must-act-now-to-protect-tesla-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bigbreakingwire.in\/musk-must-act-now-to-protect-tesla-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedbush Reiterates Bullish Stance on Tesla, Calls for Musk to Take Two Key Actions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tesla\u2019s future remains bright, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who reaffirmed his Outperform rating on the stock with a $550 price target. However, Ives warns that Tesla is facing a critical moment, largely due to CEO Elon Musk\u2019s recent actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ives believes Musk\u2019s personal brand damage and heavy involvement with Dogecoin (DOGE) have created a “brand tornado crisis” for Tesla. The global backlash, including vandalism at Tesla dealerships and social movements against Musk, has become a major overhang for the stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Root of the Problem: Musk\u2019s Priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, Musk has been synonymous with Tesla, guiding it through numerous challenges and transforming it into one of the world’s most valuable companies. But Ives argues that since former President Donald Trump returned to the White House, Musk has been spending too much time on DOGE and not enough as Tesla\u2019s CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation escalated when Trump bought a Tesla at the White House, turning the company into an even bigger political flashpoint. While it was a great political moment, it did nothing to solve Tesla\u2019s brand and demand crisis, Ives noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Moves Musk Must Make to Reverse Tesla\u2019s Brand Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ives outlined two critical steps Musk must take in the coming months to shift the narrative and protect Tesla\u2019s future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Balance DOGE and Tesla CEO Role<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Musk must publicly commit to focusing on Tesla while balancing his involvement with DOGE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investors and customers need reassurance that he is still fully committed to leading Tesla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ives expects Musk to address this issue during Tesla\u2019s Q1 earnings call in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Announce Roadmap for Affordable EVs and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Rollout<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tesla must provide clear details on its next-generation, lower-cost EVs launching in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company must also stay on track for the unsupervised FSD launch in Austin in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will rebuild investor confidence and shift the conversation back to Tesla\u2019s innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wedbush Still Bullish on Tesla\u2014But Change Is Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the turmoil, Wedbush remains optimistic about Tesla\u2019s long-term potential, citing its leadership in autonomous driving, FSD, and robotics (Optimus). However, Ives warns that if Musk doesn\u2019t take action soon, Tesla could suffer permanent brand damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe future of Tesla depends on Musk changing course,\u201d Ives concluded.
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