Why Tesla, Inc.’s (TSLA) Stock Is Down 11.07%

By Rosalio Madrigal
August 03, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Tesla, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Tesla, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Tesla, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Tesla, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for TSLA from analysts
  • TSLA’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Before we jump into Tesla, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale. It also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans. In addition, the company engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners. Further, it provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty and extended service plans; and various financing options to its residential customers; lithium-ion battery energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack; energy generation products, including solar panels and solar roof; self-driving development and artificial intelligence software, vehicle control and infotainment software, and battery and powertrain. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017. Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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What Caused Tesla, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there were 2 analysts who downgraded Tesla, Inc.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Tesla, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Tesla, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Tesla, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a F, which means it is considered to be Ultra Expensive.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Tesla, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, Tesla, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -5.77%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 34 and is considered to be Weak.

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Tesla, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of August 3, 2026, Tesla, Inc.’s stock price is $311.235, which is up 0.01% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Tesla, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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