Oppenheimer Reviews Tesla's Model X: 'Impressive As Expected'
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday presented the new Model X to the public.
Reactions were mostly positive, and Oppenheimer analysts were no exception.
Shares of Tesla were down more than 1 percent on Wednesday.
After Tesla unveiled its newest car, the Model X, Oppenheimer analysts Colin Rusch and Noah Kaye issued a report reiterating and Outperform rating and $340.00 price target on the stock. According to the note, the new eclectic vehicle was “impressive as expected.”
The analysts continue to believe that a successful launch and ramp of the new Model X are mostly priced into the company’s stock. However, “a ramp of the gigafactory, proving the market for stationary storage, and the Model 3 are still not reflected in the current price.”
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With that in mind, the firm published some thoughts on the launch of the Model X:
Features: As Oppenheimer expected, the Model X features autonomous driving, extraordinary acceleration, unprecedented handling and safety, and the usual luxury feel that Tesla vehicle have.
Surprises: There were no big surprises, given that expectations were very high. However, a few details and the car’s safety performance were better than anticipated. The report adds, “the Model X lived up to its billing as the most advanced vehicle for sale in its class.”
Disclosure: Javier Hasse holds no positions in any of the securities mentioned above.
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Sep 2015 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | |
Sep 2015 | Oppenheimer | Initiates Coverage on | Outperform | |
Aug 2015 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight |
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