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 .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $399.81
- Market Cap
- $1.58T
- 52-Week High
- $498.83
- 52-Week Low
- $297.38
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Manufacturers
$1,000 Invested in Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
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 $908 as of November 2026, representing a -9.2% 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 $1,943 as of November 2026, representing a +94.3% 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 $1,170 as of November 2026, representing a +17.0% 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 $29,972 as of November 2026, representing a +2897.2% 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 $251,032 as of November 2026, representing a +25003.2% total return.
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Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 16+ years (196 months), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has averaged a monthly return of +4.28% with a median return of +1.14%. The stock had 104 positive months (53%) and 92 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 (-1.2%).
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 +86.61% with a median return of +22.14%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +40.27%. 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.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.10% | $449.72 | $399.81 |
| 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: 11/1/2026