Tesla Stock’s Wild October Ride: Record Sales, “Affordable” EVs & Split Wall Street Outlook
Tesla delivered a record 497,099 vehicles in Q3 2025, beating estimates as buyers rushed to secure a $7,500 U.S. tax credit before its expiry. TSLA stock has swung sharply, closing at $429.24 on Oct. 14 after a brief surge and remains up about 80% year-on-year. New lower-priced Model Y and Model 3 trims launched Oct. 7 drew a muted market response. Analysts remain split on the stock’s outlook.