Tesla stock soared Monday after CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares, worth approximately $1 billion, signaling his renewed confidence in the electric vehicle maker’s future.
Musk’s Billion-Dollar Vote of Confidence
Tesla shares jumped 6% in early trading following Musk’s purchase, according to a regulatory filing. The billionaire bought shares at varying prices on Friday, a move analysts say is intended to reassure investors amid mounting concerns about Tesla’s growth trajectory.
“This is the clearest signal yet that Musk is slamming the accelerator on being all in again,” said Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. “The Tesla-Musk narrative looks firmly back on track after a shaky start to the year.”
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Tesla Stock Climbs
Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled a proposed pay package for Musk that could potentially make him the world’s first trillionaire. The plan, to be voted on by shareholders at the annual meeting on November 6, would award Musk shares equivalent to as much as 12% of Tesla if the company achieves a series of ambitious performance milestones.
- To unlock the first tranche, Musk must convince investors that Tesla is worth $2 trillion—double its current valuation.
- To unlock all 12 tranches, Tesla would need to hit a staggering $8.5 trillion valuation, surpassing even Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.
Tesla detailed the package in a regulatory filing with the SEC, noting that the compensation would be issued entirely in stock, not cash.
Challenges Ahead
Despite Musk’s confidence, Tesla Stock faces headwinds. The company has seen declining sales this year, partly due to backlash over Musk’s political affiliation with President Donald Trump. Competition from Detroit automakers and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers has also intensified.
