New York, January 27, 2026, 16:03 (ET) — After-hours
- Tesla shares ended Tuesday roughly 0.6% lower, closing at $432.56.
- Investors are bracing for Wednesday’s results, watching closely for any news on autonomy plans.
- New registration figures from Europe highlighted mounting pressure from competitors like BYD.
Tesla shares dipped Tuesday, ending the day down roughly 0.6% at $432.56. Investors pulled back ahead of the EV giant’s quarterly earnings release set for Wednesday. 1
The report arrives at a tricky point for Tesla. While the stock continues to ride on growth and software hype, the car division is feeling the heat from pricing pressures, rising competition, and uneven demand.
That combination sets up a challenging stretch ahead. Traders want solid details — not only on the quarter, but on Tesla’s potential sales, profit margins, and the outlook for 2026.
A Reuters report on Monday indicated Tesla’s fourth-quarter revenue is set to decline around 4%, hit by weaker deliveries. Sales and adjusted profit for the quarter are projected to slip 3.6% and 40%, respectively, according to data compiled by LSEG. “Investors are largely looking past the near-term fundamentals,” said Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlighting Tesla’s push into autonomy as a major factor driving the stock. 2
European headlines weighed on sentiment. According to ACEA data, Tesla registrations across Europe, Britain, and the European Free Trade Association dropped 20.2% in December. BYD, meanwhile, saw a 229.7% jump, highlighting growing pressure from Chinese automakers. “It will still take around half a decade before pure electric cars genuinely overtake combustion-engine models,” said independent automotive analyst Matthias Schmidt. 3
Options pricing points to traders expecting a more pronounced move than Tuesday’s slow drift. Investopedia noted that implied volatility suggests around a 5% price swing in Tesla shares by week’s end. The report referenced Visible Alpha’s forecast of roughly $25.1 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted EPS of $0.46. 4
Shareholders want to know if management can stay locked on the next phase — autonomy and software — while assuring the market the core car business isn’t headed for a prolonged slump. Investors will also tune in for Tesla’s take on pricing, new-model timing, and growth speed beyond autos.
There’s a definite risk here. Should Tesla’s outlook rely more on optimism than solid data — or if margins fall short and the company hints at increased pricing pressure — expect the stock to move sharply either way.
Tesla will release its fourth-quarter earnings after markets close on Wednesday, January 28. A live Q&A webcast is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET.
