Tesla is facing a rough path ahead and will likely struggle unless Elon Musk fixes his public image, longtime investor Ross Gerber says.

Elon Musk says a $20 trillion Tesla is possible but with extreme execution, investors should note this is speculative and not a guaranteed outcome.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock took a beating on Thursday after the automaker released its second-quarter 2025 earnings report. The stock has staged swift comebacks in the past. So, traders might wonder whether TSLA stock can get back to its previous short-term peak of around $400.

Company points out early progress on robotaxis and bots, as revenue from electric vehicles plummets.

The second Trump presidency hasn’t been the boon for former “first buddy” Elon Musk’s Tesla stock investors had hoped, as shares are down more than 30% since Inauguration Day.

Tesla (TSLA) faces sliding shares as Q2 profits drop, challenges grow, and future growth hinges on robotaxis, robotics, and affordability.

Tesla stock has minted many millionaires. ... An Early Investor in Tesla Thinks It Will Drop by as Much as 50% This Year — Here’s Why March 03, 2025 — 03:01 pm EST.

The bill could be a crushing burden on a U.S. EV industry that is already struggling with consumer fatigue, high interest rates ... And they could easily put pressure on Tesla's sky-high valuation. Investors may want to stay away from the stock until ...

But Tesla's troubles, though levered to Musk, may be deeper than Musk's distractions, such as politics, gaming, and colonizing Mars. A record fourth quarter delivery report in January seemed to indicate all was well with Tesla, but it doesn't tell the full story.