Form 8-K TESLA MOTORS INC For: Feb 11

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Tesla (TSLA) Price Target Lowered to $245 at Deutsche Bank on Disappointing Results; Thesis Intact, Says Analyst

February 12, 2015 7:27 AM EST

Deutsche Bank maintained a Buy rating on Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) and reduced its price target to $245.00 (from $310.00). The stock declined after Tesla reported soft Q4 results and guidance. Analyst Rod Lache doesn't think disappointing earnings derail his bullish thesis.

"For Q4, deliveries came in at 9,834 units vs. guidance of 11,300. The Q4 gross margin... More

Tesla (TSLA) Cut to Underweight at JPMorgan Following Soft Q4; Analyst Highlights Execution Risk

February 12, 2015 6:29 AM EST

(Updated - February 12, 2015 10:44 AM EST)

JPMorgan downgraded Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $175.00 (from $180.00). Yesterday Tesla reported disappointing Q4 results and guidance. Analyst Ryan Brinkman pointed to softer execution, stronger competition, and lower oil prices. Brinkman also cast doubt on Tesla's ability to meet long-term expectations.

"Much of the 4Q miss was blamed on the timing of deliveries (push out from 4Q to 1Q, owing to customers being on vacation, severe... More