Tesla, Inc.

TSLA · Consumer Cyclical

About Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Tesla, Inc. is a Auto Manufacturers company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

TSLA trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers

Key Statistics

Current Price
$380.85
Market Cap
$1.43T
52-Week High
$498.83
52-Week Low
$214.25
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers

$1,000 Invested in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

1 Year
$1,531
+53%
3 Years
$2,114
+111%
5 Years
$1,628
+63%
10 Years
$26,164
+2516%
Since IPO
$239,127
+23813%

How much would $1,000 invested in TSLA be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in TSLA 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in 2025 would be worth $1,531 as of May 2026, representing a +53.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSLA 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in 2023 would be worth $2,114 as of May 2026, representing a +111.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSLA 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in 2021 would be worth $1,628 as of May 2026, representing a +62.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSLA 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) in 2016 would be worth $26,164 as of May 2026, representing a +2516.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSLA at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) at IPO would be worth $239,127 as of May 2026, representing a +23812.7% total return.

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Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+4.37%
Positive Months
100
53% of 189
Negative Months
89
47% of 189
Data Period
15+ years
189 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2013 (+81.1%)
Best month on avg: November (+10.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Dec 2022 (-36.7%)
Worst month on avg: March (-1.1%)

Over the past 15+ years (189 months), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has averaged a monthly return of +4.37% with a median return of +1.10%. The stock had 100 positive months (53%) and 89 negative months (47%). The best month in TSLA's history was May 2013 with a +81.1% return, while the worst was December 2022 at -36.7%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +10.6%), and March the weakest (-1.1%).

TSLA's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +275.8%, and the worst was 2022 at -81.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 16 years of trading history, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has delivered an average annual return of +86.34% with a median return of +22.14%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +39.84%. The stock posted gains in 13 years (81%) and losses in 3 years (19%).

TSLA's best year was 2020 with a +743.44% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -65.03%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. TSLA achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 10 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.

Avg Return
+86.34%
Best Year
2020 (+743.44%)
Worst Year
2022 (-65.03%)
Positive Years
13/16
Year Return Start End
2026 -15.31% $449.72 $380.85
2025 +11.36% $403.84 $449.72
2024 +62.52% $248.48 $403.84
2023 +101.72% $123.18 $248.48
2022 -65.03% $352.26 $123.18
2021 +49.76% $235.22 $352.26
2020 +743.44% $27.89 $235.22
2019 +25.70% $22.19 $27.89
2018 +6.89% $20.76 $22.19
2017 +45.70% $14.25 $20.76
2016 -10.97% $16.00 $14.25
2015 +7.91% $14.83 $16.00
2014 +47.85% $10.03 $14.83
2013 +344.14% $2.26 $10.03
2012 +18.59% $1.90 $2.26
2011 +7.25% $1.78 $1.90

Frequently Asked Questions: TSLA

What sector is TSLA in?

TSLA operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Manufacturers industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has TSLA performed historically?

Over 16 years of trading history, TSLA has posted gains in 13 years (81% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +743.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in TSLA?

You can invest in TSLA through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold TSLA.

Last updated: 3/24/2026