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Tesla's Upside: Full Self-Driving and Robo Taxis Drive Stock Value, Says Stifel Analyst

CNBC TelevisionJanuary 2, 20262 min5,893 views
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Tesla's Valuation Drivers

  • 🎯 The primary driver for Tesla's stock over the next 12-18 months is expected to be progress in Full Self-Driving (FSD) and the robo taxi initiative.
  • 💡 Positive data points are anticipated throughout 2026, which are expected to propel the stock higher.

Investing in Autonomy, Not Just Cars

  • 🚗 Investors should not buy Tesla solely based on car deliveries; the real investment thesis lies in autonomy.
  • 🚀 The company's positioning in the autonomous driving world, particularly FSD and robo taxis, is the key value creator.

The Camera-Based FSD Approach

  • 📸 Tesla's approach to FSD relies on a fully camera-based system with AI, aiming for unsupervised driving without lidar.
  • ⚠️ There are acknowledged risks regarding the feasibility of achieving completely unsupervised driving with this camera-only system.
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