Key Highlights
- Tesla shares have declined 22% since the start of the year, marking seven consecutive weeks of losses
- Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest acquired approximately 40,000 Tesla shares on Monday distributed among three investment funds
- ARK maintains a bullish 2029 price projection of $2,600 for Tesla — representing a potential 640% gain from present values
- First-quarter deliveries in South Korea skyrocketed 335% compared to last year, reaching 20,964 vehicles and claiming the market leader position
- March registrations in Germany increased 315%; analyst consensus remains at “Hold” with a mean price objective of $393.97
Tesla shares have experienced a prolonged downturn spanning seven consecutive weeks, resulting in a 22% decline throughout 2026. This represents a significant reversal for the stock, which had appreciated 51% during the previous 12-month period.
The recent price weakness has captured Cathie Wood’s interest. Her firm, ARK Invest, acquired approximately 40,000 Tesla shares during Monday’s trading session, distributing the purchases across the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ), and ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (ARKX).
Tesla represents the largest holding within both ARKK and ARKQ portfolios, accounting for more than 9% of each fund’s total assets. The position is considerably smaller in ARKX, where L3Harris Technologies and Rocket Lab command larger allocations.
ARK’s previous Tesla acquisition occurred in July 2025 when shares traded near $310. The stock appreciated roughly 6% in the subsequent month and concluded 2025 with a 45% increase from that purchase level.
Wood continues to project a Tesla share price of $2,600 by 2029 — implying a 640% appreciation from current trading levels. Her investment thesis centers on AI-enabled robotaxi services and autonomous driving technology monetization.
International Markets Show Stronger Performance
While domestic sentiment toward Tesla has grown more reserved, international delivery figures paint a more optimistic picture.
In South Korea, Tesla delivered 20,964 vehicles during Q1 2026 — representing a 335% year-over-year increase. This performance elevated Tesla to the top position in the South Korean market for the first time, surpassing BMW’s 19,368 units and Mercedes-Benz’s 15,862 deliveries.
The South Korean government’s decision to release subsidy parameters in January, two months earlier than typical, stimulated electric vehicle purchases. Additionally, escalating petroleum prices connected to U.S.-Iran tensions encouraged consumers toward electric alternatives. Tesla also implemented price reductions on certain Model Y and Model 3 vehicles manufactured in China.
Germany demonstrated comparable momentum. Tesla registrations surged 315% year-over-year in March to 9,252 vehicles, based on KBA data. During the complete first quarter, German registrations climbed 160% to 12,829 vehicles. Total electric vehicle registrations in Germany increased 66.2% in March to 70,663 units.
Analyst Community Maintains Reserved Stance
Worldwide Q1 deliveries totaled 358,023 units — representing a 6.3% year-over-year increase but a 14% sequential decline from Q4 2025. This shortfall prompted various analyst responses.
JPMorgan maintained its Sell recommendation. Goldman Sachs and Truist both reduced their price objectives while preserving Hold ratings.
Conversely, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives retained his Buy rating alongside a Street-leading $600 price target, emphasizing Tesla’s artificial intelligence prospects.
The analyst consensus currently stands at Hold — comprising 13 Buy ratings, 11 Hold ratings, and 8 Sell ratings. The mean price target sits at $393.97, suggesting approximately 12% potential upside from present levels.
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