Analyst Says Tesla’s ‘Growth Story Is Misunderstood’: How It Compares With Legacy Automakers

Analyst Says Tesla’s ‘Growth Story Is Misunderstood’: How It Compares With Legacy Automakers
The Tesla logo is displayed on a Tesla car in Corte Madera, Calif., on April 26, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Tesla, Inc.’s June quarter deliveries showed a 27 percent year-over-year increase, in line with expectations but slower than the 68 percent growth seen in the first quarter. The slowdown was due to a 22-day shutdown of the company’s Giga Shanghai plant.

Numbers Mislead

The larger impact of China production has been misunderstood, Loup Fund’s Managing Partner Gene Munster said in a note.

“Tesla’s growth and competitive lead appear to be increasing,” the analyst said.