Royal Bank Of Canada Cuts Tesla Price Target

Analysts reduce TSLA target to $480 amid mixed market views on the electric vehicle maker.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:06am

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Royal Bank Of Canada has lowered its price target for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock from $500 to $480, while maintaining an 'outperform' rating on the electric vehicle manufacturer's shares. The move comes amid a range of analyst views on Tesla, with some firms maintaining 'buy' recommendations and others issuing 'sell' ratings.

Why it matters

Tesla's stock price and valuation have been closely watched by investors as the company continues to ramp up production and sales of its electric vehicles. The mixed analyst views reflect ongoing debate around Tesla's long-term growth prospects and ability to maintain its market leadership in the EV space.

The details

In its research report, Royal Bank Of Canada cited a range of factors in reducing Tesla's price target, including the company's recent quarterly earnings results and the broader economic outlook. Other major firms like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo have also issued varying ratings and price targets for Tesla in recent months.

  • The new $480 price target was issued by Royal Bank Of Canada on Monday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Royal Bank Of Canada

A major Canadian financial institution that provides various banking and financial services.

Tesla, Inc.

An American electric vehicle and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric cars, batteries, and related products.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Tesla's stock performance and any further analyst rating changes or price target adjustments in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Tesla's valuation and growth prospects continue to be a topic of debate among Wall Street analysts, reflecting the company's position as a disruptive force in the automotive industry as it transitions to electric vehicles.