January 2, 2025 9:22 PM | 3 min read See Also: Bernie Sanders Says Elon Musk Wrong On Tech Guest Worker Program: H1-B Visa Purpose Is To ‘Replace Good-Paying American Jobs’ Why It Matters: The sales disappointment comes as Tesla faces growing scrutiny over its Full Self-Driving technology. Truist analyst William Stein recently tested FSD v13, noting it required no interventions during a 15-mile trip but showed concerning behaviors including failure to yield to pedestrians. Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management suggests 2025 will be crucial for Tesla’s growth trajectory. “While I’m bracing for a further pullback going into the Jan. 29 earnings, I continue to believe shares are undervalued long-term,” Munster stated. Price Action: Tesla shares fell 6.08% to $379.28 on Thursday, but rose 1.03% in after-hours trading. The stock gained roughly 62% in 2024, trading between $138.80 and $488.54, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Tesla has a consensus price target of $284.62 from 33 analysts, with a high of $515 and a low of $24.86. The three most recent ratings—Truist Securities, Baird, and Mizuho—average $451.67, suggesting a 17.87% upside.