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Tesla Stock Price Hits All-Time High

On June 10, Tesla’s closing price in the New York Stock Exchange hit over $1,000 for the first time since the company went public. It was just around two months ago that prices per share had plummeted from the $900’s down to the $300’s. This is, in part, because the stock market is volatile in nature. There are such an array of circumstances that can create a rise or decline in the price of a stock that it’s nearly impossible to gauge which direction the market is going. Many might try, but most will fail.

What went on last week?

What caused Tesla stock prices to surge to such incredible heights? Well, many are attributing it to the SpaceX launch. If you didn’t know, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors (NOT the founder, FYI), is the founder of an American aerospace manufacturing corporation named “SpaceX” (short for Space Exploration Technologies Corporation). Musk originally created the company with his own personal goals in mind: to bring humans to Mars so that we might colonize it. Crazy, right? But pretty cool, right? Yeah, we think so too.

 On May 30, SpaceX teamed up with NASA to launch two American astronauts into space from American soil for the first time in nearly a decade. There were two American astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon Capsule; Robert Behnken, 49, and Douglas Hurley, 53, made it safely into space that afternoon, ultimately docking at the International Space Station the next day.

Americans love the idea of space travel. Actually, we’re pretty sure everyone on earth loves the idea of space travel. So when a genius like Elon Musk is able to help out none other than NASA to safely launch American citizens into space, there’s no doubt that the masses are going to want a piece of Elon’s mind. And, aside from SpaceX, Elon’s mind is constantly evolving the automotive industry by way of Tesla Motors. 

The Tesla touch

When the Tesla stock price per share surged past the $1,000 mark last week, it officially became the most profitable auto-maker in the world. Yes, that means Tesla surpassed Toyota at that price per share valuation. However, since Tesla is now down around 9% since it rocketed past Toyota, it now sits just behind Toyota, waiting to take over again.

Just look at the numbers. It’s incredible that Tesla was able to get into the top two in the first place. For comparison, Tesla sold 368,000 vehicles last fiscal year. Toyota sold almost 9 million vehicles last fiscal year. Tesla’s profitability margins are astounding, especially at the rate in which the company’s value continues to increase. Toyota better start making electric-powered vehicles if it wants to stay in its first place position, but we have a feeling it won’t last much longer. 

Tesla stock prices aside, what else is going on in Elon’s world?

The hype for the first Tesla “Cybertruck” continues to grow. Earlier this year, Tesla, equipped with lasers and confetti, revealed the look for the first entirely-electric pickup truck. The crowd went wild, and they still are. From the super rich to the super fans, everyone wants a piece of that all-electric beauty. The Cybertruck is said to have 7,500 pounds of towing capability, an EPA-estimated 250 miles per charge, and shoots from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. Fossil fuel doesn’t power this truck, so that’s epic if you ask me. And, just like all the other Tesla vehicles, it takes about 5 minutes to order online. However, because the Cybertruck won’t release until 2021, you can pre-order one with nothing but a $100 refundable deposit.

The point is: there’s a lot to look forward to for Tesla. Elon was able to build a company that mainstreamed the first all-electric vehicles. Tesla is recreating the way we see transportation. They’re giving future generations a better chance at fighting for climate change and an exorbitantly decreasing amount of raw oil. Clean energy is the future, and Tesla seems to be a pioneer of it. Take a look at the latest space exploration along with the first fleet of electric vehicles. Tesla continues to make waves, ultimately catapulting itself as a profitable, worthy opponent to untouched brands like Toyota. 

It looks like the future is now. We love that, and we love the idea of saving the world one electric vehicle at a time.

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Cristofer Montel
Cristofer Montel is a South Florida Native, swearing that Boca Raton is much more than just a retirement destination for Northerners. He went to Florida State University for his Bachelors degree and then on to Nova Southeastern University for law school. In his spare time, he scrolls through pages and pages of car content on Instagram. When he's not drowning in legal work, he writes for a marketing and advertising consultancy

    11 Comments

    1. I’m excited for the Tri-motor Cyber Truck, the Specs are very impressive. With a zero to 60 time of 2.9 Sec, This will be faster than most sports cars.

    2. It’s amazing to me that a company like Tesla that doesn’t make any money selling its cars can have such a high value. Personally I thought they were overvalued when they were at $300, I guess that shows what I know. I do however think Elons space program is amazing and I hope they are successful in more manned space flights.

      1. there is a reason Tesla is the No. 1 most shorted U.S. stock.

    3. This is clearly because Elon Musk will be Kanye’s running mate

    4. Tesla’s stock value is just more proof of the Great Decoupling of the Stock Market to the actual economy. Tesla doesn’t make money selling a product, it’s losing money, but it’s constantly selling an idea of itself, promising ever more, without really producing anything. It’s just extracting wealth from the economy without it going back into circulation, and eventually that will come to roost.

      1. This is a common thing in silicon valley, where a company sells itself without having a real product to sell, creating artificial valuation. It’s a bubble that will burst.

      2. Tesla’s new cyber truck is interesting, but I agree with you Tommy. Tesla is overvalued and they have issue with simple problems, such as resolving issues that current customers are having. Look into the many complaints people have about repairing their teslas or finding replacement parts.

    5. Definitely can’t wait to get one my very own Cybertruck!

    6. Kinda disappointed in myself for not investing in Tesla earlier.

    7. I saw mentions of Tesla’s stock all over my social media and investing circles. I knew their price had really skyrocketed but it is interesting to learn the cause of this. Though space travel has always been interesting, I have always felt it to be a waste of resources and money considering all the growth there is to do right here on our home planet. I hope we get ourselves together a bit more before colonizing a different planet.

    8. The Cybertruck has me confused, it looks soooo different but yet I kinda want one. The tri-motor is amazing with 14,000 lbs towing capacity and 2.9 second 0-60!

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