Tesla’s Semi Truck Plans and the TSLA Stock Rebound: A Turning Point Ahead?

Tesla’s battered stock may be nearing a bottom as new production milestones and strategic shifts offer hope for a recovery.

Tesla's semi-track adds to the good news

Quick overview

  • Tesla's stock is under pressure as it starts 2025 with disappointing delivery numbers and earnings that missed forecasts.
  • Despite the challenges, investor sentiment is cautiously optimistic due to Tesla's commitment to innovation and maintaining profit margins.
  • The upcoming production of Tesla's Semi trucks could provide a significant new revenue stream and spark renewed investor interest.
  • However, ongoing trade tensions and potential supply chain reassessments pose risks to Tesla's growth outlook.

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Tesla’s battered stock may be nearing a bottom as new production milestones and strategic shifts offer hope for a recovery.

Tesla’s Difficult Start to 2025

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) entered 2025 under heavy selling pressure after a strong finish to the previous year. The stock plunged sharply following disappointing vehicle delivery numbers and broader concerns about cooling electric vehicle (EV) demand globally. By early 2025, investor sentiment had already deteriorated, and Wall Street analysts had started slashing first-quarter earnings forecasts.

The release of Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings confirmed these fears. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at just $0.27, significantly missing the consensus estimate of $0.42. Meanwhile, revenue reached only $19.34 billion, falling short of the $21.4 billion forecast. Tesla blamed softer global auto sales and ongoing price reductions across major markets for the underperformance.

Investor Optimism Rebuilds Despite Misses

Despite the grim numbers, the market reaction was surprisingly resilient. Investors appeared reassured by Tesla’s ability to maintain its profit margins and the company’s renewed commitment to its long-term strategy. Tesla reiterated its focus on innovation and hinted at exciting developments, helping to temper concerns about near-term volatility.

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One bright spot is Tesla’s Semi truck program. Dan Priestley, the head of the Semi division, announced that Tesla expects to begin production of its electric Semi trucks at the Nevada Gigafactory by late 2025. A full production ramp is planned throughout 2026, with an ambitious annual target of 50,000 units. This could mark a significant new revenue stream for Tesla and spark fresh interest among investors.

Challenges Still Loom: Trade Tensions and Delays

However, the road ahead is not without obstacles. Tesla’s Semi program has already experienced multiple delays, missing earlier production targets initially set for 2019 and then 2024. Complicating matters, the political environment has added new risks. Following President Trump’s decision to impose a 145% tariff increase on Chinese goods, Tesla announced it would reassess its supply chain plans, particularly concerning Semi and Cybercab component imports from China.

Furthermore, Tesla warned investors that it might revise its growth outlook within three months, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting global trade policies as key factors influencing demand.

Conclusion: Semi Truck Production Could Spark a New Chapter

While Tesla still faces significant headwinds, the long-awaited production of the Semi truck offers a potential catalyst for TSLA stock’s recovery. If Tesla can execute on its high-volume manufacturing goals and navigate evolving trade challenges, the stock could find renewed momentum heading into 2026. Investors will be watching closely in the coming quarters to see whether Tesla’s resilience translates into a full-fledged rebound.

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Skerdian Meta Lead Analyst. Skerdian is a professional Forex trader and a market analyst. He has been actively engaged in market analysis for the past 11 years. Before becoming our head analyst, Skerdian served as a trader and market analyst in Saxo Bank's local branch, Aksioner. Skerdian specialized in experimenting with developing models and hands-on trading. Skerdian has a masters degree in finance and investment.

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