Tesla's Stock Drops After Earnings Amid Concern Over Capital Expenditures
Tesla reported record vehicle deliveries and revenue in its second-quarter earnings on July 22, but the stock fell sharply due to concerns over planned capital expenditures. The company plans $25 billion in capex for this year—nearly triple last year's spending—which has raised investor worries about outpacing return potential. Tesla’s free cash flow turned negative at -$1.1 billion during Q2, and its cash reserves dropped by $1.2 billion due to increased capital investment. While the company is investing heavily in infrastructure for future growth, investors are skeptical without clear progress on long-term goals like robotaxi networks or humanoid robots. The stock currently trades at a high valuation of 171 times projected earnings—far above other major tech stocks—and lacks justification given its current trajectory and limited near-term returns.
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