Global Investment Bank raises Tesla price target to $551

25/12/23 #Tesla News Summary

1. 글로벌 Global Investment Bank raises Tesla price target to $551
   Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas raised Tesla’s price target to $551 from $482 and maintained an Buy rating.
   Analysts say that the reorganization of the U.S. electric vehicle market and the expansion of electric vehicle distribution in emerging economies are strengthening the demand base in the mid- to long-term, and Tesla’s growth potential outside the U.S. is being highlighted.
2. F FSD, Robotaxi, Optimus Emerge as Key Drivers for Corporate Value
   The advancement of fully autonomous driving (FSD) technology and the introduction of large-scale robo-taxi in 2026 are increasingly important factors for Tesla’s corporate value.
   When the Optimus Humanoid Robot Program begins in earnest, market awareness of new revenue sources other than automobiles is expected to be strengthened.
3. Musk CEO Reward Package Linked To Long-Term Value Creation
   Musk’s recently approved compensation package is tied to achieving key performance in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence, which is seen as a structure that considers both long-term corporate value enhancement and management motivation.
4. 사이버 Cybercap Production Approaches, Tests Caught at Texas Gigafactory
   16 Cybercaps spotted at Texas Gigafactory crash test facility, expected to begin production within 130 days.
   This suggests that the robo-taxi commercialization schedule is ongoing as planned.
5. Tesla FSD Likely To Launch UAE
   Tesla’s FSD (supervised) feature is likely to launch in the United Arab Emirates next month.
6. Expansion of UK and Australian energy business, Megapac and Megablock in earnest
   Tesla has signed a $275 million deal with Matrix Renewables over a 500MW/1GWh megapac project to be installed in the Eccles region of Scotland, England.
   In Australia, the world’s first $220 million project to apply Tesla’s next-generation grid battery technology, Megablock, has begun.
7. Mega Pack 3, mass production at Houston Mega Factory in 2026
   The next-generation Megapac 3 will be produced at the Houston Mega Factory in Texas starting in 2026 at up to 50 GWh per year.
   Simplifying the structure and adopting LFP batteries are expected to reduce costs and improve reliability.
8. SpaceX, Rio Grande Valley Economic Effects $13 Billion
   SpaceX says economic output in the Rio Grande Valley region near Starbase will grow by a total of $13 billion from 2024 to 2026.
   It has a positive impact on the overall local economy, including expanding employment, boosting tourism, and improving infrastructure.
9. Ford CFO Sees U.S. EV Market Slowdown
   Ford’s chief financial officer said he expects slower sales in the U.S. electric vehicle market, especially its strategy to focus more on its traditional line of products, including high-emission internal combustion engine vehicles.