  - $310.40
46.11 (17.45%) - 10/01/18
- RBCM
10/01/18
NO CHANGERBCM
Sector Perform Tesla SEC settlement is a positive outcome, says RBC Capital RBC Capital analyst Joseph Spak kept his Sector Perform rating on Tesla after its CEO Elon Musk settled the SEC charges against him for $40M combined and announced his resignation as the Board chairman. The analyst says it was a positive outcome for the company as it will allow it to continue raising capital and keep Musk as the CEO. Spak adds that the outcome of splitting a CEO and chairman positions is also a sign of management "maturity", with hopes that a "true check" on Musk will emerge to bring more accountability on the company's claims and targets. - 10/01/18
- ADAM
10/01/18
NO CHANGETarget $316
ADAM
Hold Musk's settlement with SEC 'positive' for Tesla, says Canaccord Canaccord analyst Jed Dorsheimer says he believes Elon Musk's settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission will be "positive" for Tesla shares, as it should improve governance and allow investors to focus solely on the operations. However, the analyst believes the "distractions" have likely impacted operations and now predicts a miss in Model 3 production, at 48,000 vs. expectations of 50,000-55,000. Dorsheimer, who maintains a Hold rating and $316 price target on Tesla shares, says he would become more constructive as details of who the new chairman and independent directors might be or a significant improvement in the operations and profitability of the company. - 10/01/18
- SBSH
10/01/18
NO CHANGETarget $258
SBSH
Sell Tesla risks linger despite settlement removing worst case, says Citi Citi analyst Itay Michaeli said he expects Tesla shares to recover some ground following the "surprisingly swift" settlement reached by Elon Musk and Tesla with the SEC. While the settlement adds a "much needed dose of stability," it doesn't mark the end of the substantial legal, regulatory, reputational risks that Musk's "go-private saga" created, Michaeli tells investors. The focus will now shift to Q3, but the analyst worries that the ramifications of last week's events might linger on broader sentiment, he added. Michaeli raised his price target on Tesla shares to $258 from $225 given the reduced risk from the SEC settlement, but he keeps a Sell rating on the stock. - 10/01/18
- MSCO
10/01/18
NO CHANGETarget $291
MSCO
Equal Weight Musk's settlement could reverse Tesla's share price decline, says Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas says he believes Elon Musk's settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission could "substantially" reverse Friday's share price decline for Tesla. In a research note to investors, Jonas admits that the settlement was "fast," but that it significantly lowers the risk of spillover effects on capital markets, company morale and brand value, and that the resolution avoided the worst case scenario, where a prolonged negative newsflow cycle would potentially impair access to capital and demand. Additionally, Jonas notes that the fines appear to be much smaller than investors expected, and sees a chance for the board to be strengthened and diversified. Jonas maintains an Equal Weight rating and $291 price target on Tesla shares. |