Tesla stock holds near $339 after Q2 margin setback
Published on 08/18/2026 at 07:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) was last quoted at $339.30 on August 17, 2026, with market cap at $1.35 trillion and volume at 26,037,093 shares. The latest Q2 2026 update showed revenue of $28.24 billion, adjusted EPS of $0.33, and free cash flow of negative $1.09 billion.
Q2 still drives the story
Q2 2026 deliveries reached 480,126 vehicles, a record for the period and above the 402,776 consensus cited in recent market coverage. Revenue rose 25.52 percent year over year to $28.24 billion, while operating margin compressed to 1.4% and capital spending climbed 141.81% to $5.79 billion.
The comparison matters. Revenue beat estimates by 7.10%, but EPS missed consensus by 38.51%, which keeps the focus on how quickly Tesla can turn volume into profit.
Market data stays mixed
On August 17, 2026, Tesla closed at $339.30, below the prior close of $342.27 and inside a 52-week range of $297.38 to $498.83. The shares also trade below the 50-day average of $371.09 and the 200-day average of $406.08, a technical setup that shows the stock still needs follow-through.
Analyst sentiment in recent market data sits at Hold, with a forward EPS estimate of 1.78 and a forward P/E of 192.22. That mix leaves the valuation gap wide while the operating picture remains under pressure.
Energy and software
Beyond vehicles, Tesla still leans on software, autonomy, and energy storage, including Cybercab, Full Self-Driving, and Megapack. Recent market coverage also pointed to active FSD subscriptions of 1.48 million in Q2 2026, up 56% year over year, as one of the clearest growth markers outside the car business.
That growth helps explain why investors continue to treat Tesla as more than an auto maker. It also shows why margins and cash flow remain the key numbers to watch after the latest quarter.
Stock level to watch
The stock is trading well above its 52-week low of $297.38 but still far below the $498.83 high. For now, the market is pricing in scale and optionality while asking for better profitability.
More on Tesla stock
Tesla's representative consumer products include Model 3, Model Y, Cybercab, Powerwall, and Megapack, with the company still balancing vehicle volume against software and energy growth.
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Tesla stock was last quoted at $339.30 on August 17, 2026, and the company carried a market cap of $1.35 trillion at that time.
Company
Company: Tesla, Inc.
ISIN: US88160R1014
Ticker: TSLA
Exchange: NASDAQ
Price (as of August 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $339.30 USD
Market cap: $1.35 trillion (as of August 17, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Automobile Manufacturers
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
