TSLA: Tesla Stock Jumps to Start Its Earnings Week. Here’s What Traders Are Watching.

Robotaxis, humanoid robots, forward guidance on sales, Musk’s time spent in office — those are all things investors want to know about alongside the mainstay earnings and revenue updates.

🚗 Tesla Shares Rev Up Ahead of Earnings Showdown

• Tesla stock TSLA climbed 1.5% to $335 in pre-market Monday trading, kicking off its earnings week with some bright green on the screen. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures rose 0.3%, setting the stage for a big tech-heavy week.
• For the EV maker’s report on Wednesday, Wall Street expects EPS of $0.39 on $22.1 billion in revenue for the quarter — a notable drop from last year’s $0.52 EPS and $25.5 billion in sales. Blame it on slowing deliveries: second-quarter unit sales fell 13.5% year over year to 384,000 vehicles.
• But Tesla isn’t just about the top and bottom line anymore. Traders want to hear about robotaxis, humanoid robots, and Musk’s latest productivity streak.

🤖 Robots as Taxis, Robots as Humans

• The big swing factor this quarter? AI-powered moonshots. Tesla recently launched a robo-taxi service in Austin, and there’s buzz about expanding that footprint — and laying groundwork for a full-blown autonomous fleet.
• Musk has also promised to start selling humanoid robots in 2026, and investors want an update. Are we talking “revenue-generating product” or “cool keynote prototype”?
• Analysts are looking for signs that Tesla’s pivot toward AI is more than hype. Even a vague timeline or early sales strategy could shift sentiment — or drive the next rally.

🧠 Musk, Politics, and Office Sleepovers

• Beyond the earnings call, there’s the Musk factor. He’s recently reignited his political feud with Trump, floated ideas of starting a new party, and announced on X this weekend he’s “back to working 7 days a week and sleeping in the office if my little kids are away.”
• The return of “hardcore Elon” may signal a renewed focus on execution — or it could raise fresh concerns about distraction. Either way, expect analysts and investors to tune in for any unfiltered commentary.
• With Tesla’s valuation still rich (above $1 trillion), the stock needs more than AI buzz — it needs a clear path to growth, smart cost control, and maybe a little less posting-on-X chaos. Buckle up: earnings drop Wednesday.