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Tesla Stock Potential: Analyst Sees Room to Run Despite Q2 Headwinds
- If Tesla's subscription growth continues to accelerate, watch $TSLA+WL for potential upside as this high-margin revenue stream expands. - Investors might monitor $TSLA+WL's performance for broader sentiment shifts across the. market, where it holds a dominant 59% share.
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Despite a recent Q2 reporting compressed operating margins near 1% and negative free cash flow, one analyst believes Tesla (TSLA) stock still has room to run through 2027. This perspective hinges on the growth of FSD subscriptions and underlying business foundations, contrasting with a view of the company as merely another automaker.
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Despite a recent Q2 reporting compressed operating margins near 1% and negative free cash flow, one analyst believes Tesla (TSLA) stock still has room to run through 2027. This perspective hinges on the growth of FSD subscriptions and underlying business foundations, contrasting with a view of the company as merely another automaker.
### Money Play Investors looking at the electric vehicle space may monitor Tesla (TSLA) for potential upside if its software offerings continue to gain traction and drive high-margin revenue. The performance of its energy storage business also warrants attention as a potential growth driver.
## Catalyst Analysis: Analyst Outlook on Tesla's Long-Term Potential While Tesla's second-quarter results revealed an operating margin near 1% and a dip into negative free cash flow due to significant capital expenditures, an analyst maintains a bullish outlook for the stock through 2027. The automaker reported automotive sales up approximately 23% year-over-year, but profit missed expectations amid price cuts. The company disclosed higher capital expenditures, projecting over $25 billion for the year, contributing to a negative free cash flow quarter.
The analyst's optimism stems from an assessment of the company's foundational investments and software growth, particularly the full self-driving (FSD) subscription service. FSD active users grew approximately 51% quarter-over-quarter, generating hundreds of millions in annual recurring revenue. This recurring software income, independent of new vehicle production, is viewed as a key differentiator.
Furthermore, the analyst points to Tesla's growing energy storage deployment and the potential for a robotaxi platform as factors that could significantly alter the earnings power derived from each vehicle, distinguishing it from traditional auto manufacturers.
### Story Arc / How We Got Here Morgan Stanley analysts previously highlighted concerns regarding Tesla's declining margins and negative free cash flow in the lead-up to its upcoming quarterly reports, emphasizing the need for significant improvement. This current analyst's perspective offers a counterpoint, suggesting that underlying business fundamentals and future growth engines like FSD outweigh short-term financial pressures.
Prior coverage: [Tesla Faces Morgan Stanley Scrutiny on Margins, Cash Flow](/explore/tesla-faces-morgan-stanley-scrutiny-on-margins-cash-flow)
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### Sector Ripple / Impact on Electric Vehicles Tesla controls 59% of the U.S. EV market, its highest share.
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EV software and autonomous driving
Tesla made very little profit and spent a lot of cash recently, but some experts believe its computer software and self-driving features will make it very valuable in the future. Money managers care because this could turn a car company into a high-profit tech giant.
What changed
An analyst maintained a bullish 2027 outlook for Tesla despite weak Q2 margins and negative free cash flow, focusing on software growth.
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Software and energy storage initiatives benefit, while traditional auto manufacturing profit margins are squeezed.
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