It's been an amazing more than decade-long ride for Tesla (TSLA) investors — literally better than any other S&P 500 stock. It's a multi-millionaire maker.
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The consumer discretionary stock debuted on June 29, 2010, and it's up a stunning 24,389.7% since then to a recent high Monday of 1170.12. Tesla outperformed every single large stock currently in S&P 500 plus all those on the midsized S&P 400 and S&P 600 small caps on a percentage basis, shows an Investor's Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSmith. Nvidia is the only S&P 500 stock anywhere close in that time with a 11,424% gain.
If you invested $10,000 with founder Elon Musk 10 years ago, your stake would be worth $2.1 million now. That works out to a more than 70% average annual return. The same $10,000 put into the S&P 500 during that time grew just 274% to $37,376. That's just 14% compounded annually.
Who's better to bet on than Musk? Not many people. None rival Tesla's sheer wealth creation power.
The $1 Trillion Company In The S&P 500
The magnitude of Tesla's boom is almost difficult to fathom.
Over the past roughly 10 years, Tesla's market value soared $1 trillion to hit $1.18 trillion. It's already the fifth most valuable company in the S&P 500, ahead of Facebook (FB).
And at its current value, Tesla is worth roughly five times more than Toyota Motor (TM), making it the most valuable automaker in the world.
What about General Motors (GM) and Ford (F)? They're almost rounding errors. Tesla is worth roughly seven times General Motors and Ford, combined.
And that's no mystery for growth investors who know what to look for.
Shares of GM are up about 189% in the past 10 years since being relisted in November 2010 following the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis bailouts. And Ford? Shares are up just 94% in the past 10 years.
What's Next For Tesla? Dominating the S&P 500?
Tesla's stock is certainly on hyperdrive, explaining its strong 99 IBD Composite Rating.
Tesla is now showing it is a profit machine. Tesla lost money on a net income basis every year since it was founded in 2003, until 2020.
Analysts think this is the year Tesla drives even further into the black. The company is expected in 2022 to make $8.94 a share on an adjusted basis, up nearly 300% from 2020. And even including all charges, analysts think Tesla will make $7.18 a share or $8.7 billion.
And investors had better hope Tesla hits these targets. Shares of Tesla are up more than 44% just this past 12 months to 1,170 apiece. That's already higher than what analysts think the stock should be worth in 12 months, or 910.94 a share.
With hopes this high, there's little room for error.
Top Stocks Since Tesla's IPO*
| Company | Ticker | Index | 10-year % stock ch.** | Stock % ch. Since Tesla IPO | Sector | $10,000 Investment 10-Years Ago Now Worth |
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| Tesla | TSLA | S&P 500 | 20,735.5% | 24,389.7% | Consumer Discretionary | $2,083,547.0 |
| Nvidia | NVDA | S&P 500 | 8,502.0 | 11,424.0 | Information Technology | $860,199.4 |
| Patrick Industries | PATK | S&P 600 | 4,173.7 | 9,088.4 | Consumer Discretionary | $427,369.4 |
| Repligen | RGEN | S&P 400 | 7,098.6 | 7,923.9 | Health Care | $719,857.1 |
| Trex | TREX | S&P 400 | 4,458.5 | 5,211.8 | Industrials | $455,854.3 |
| Domino's Pizza | DPZ | S&P 500 | 1,550.3 | 4,877.9 | Consumer Discretionary | $165,030.2 |
| Lithia Motors | LAD | S&P 400 | 1,248.9 | 4,762.6 | Consumer Discretionary | $134,889.5 |
| DexCom | DXCM | S&P 500 | 5,389.7 | 4,568.7 | Health Care | $548,972.5 |
| Align Technology | ALGN | S&P 500 | 2,599.1 | 4,235.6 | Health Care | $269,910.2 |
| Celsius Holdings | CELH | S&P 600 | 25,220.7 | 3,979.4 | Consumer Staples | $2,532,069.0 |
Source: IBD, S&P Global Market Intelligence since June 29, 2010 (*), ** - from Jan. 3, 2012
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FAQs
Ten years ago, at market close on March 28, 2014, Tesla's stock was trading at $14.16 per share. This means that $10,000 invested in Tesla in March 2014 would be worth about $124,145 today. This means that if you had invested $120,954.87 in Tesla stock in 2014, you may have been able to sell it today and retire.
How much $10,000 invested in Tesla stock 10 years ago is worth now? ›
If you invested $10,000 with founder Elon Musk 10 years ago, your stake would be worth $2.1 million now. That works out to a more than 70% average annual return. The same $10,000 put into the S&P 500 during that time grew just 274% to $37,376.
What if you invested $1000 in Tesla 5 years ago? ›
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Tesla 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today. I won't keep you in suspense. The answer is: $8,862.79. That's how much money you'd have today if you had invested $1,000 in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock five years ago -- and it's a pretty nice return, right?
What was the price of Tesla stock in 2010? ›
How Much Money Would You Have Made if You Invested in Tesla's IPO? Tesla went public on June 29, 2010 at $17 per share. TSLA stock, however, opened for trading at $19 per share, and finished the day at $23.89 – a stellar one-day gain of 40.5%.
How much was Tesla worth in 2011? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2011 was $1.90, on December 30, 2011. It was up 6.4% for the year. The latest price is $168.47.
What would $1 000 invested in Netflix stock 10 years ago be worth now? ›
So, if you had invested in Netflix ten years ago, you're likely feeling pretty good about your investment today. A $1000 investment made in March 2014 would be worth $9,728.72, or a gain of 872.87%, as of March 4, 2024, according to our calculations. This return excludes dividends but includes price appreciation.
Was Tesla stock ever at $1000? ›
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PUBLISHED: June 10, 2020 at 8:09 a.m. | UPDATED: June 10, 2020 at 2:50 p.m. Tesla was a star on Wall Street, Wednesday, as investors threw their weight behind the electric carmarker and drove its share price to a record high, and close above $1,000 for the first time in the company's history.
What will Tesla stock be worth in 2024? ›
Tesla Stock Valuation
| Date | Tesla stock price | 2024 EPS estimate |
|---|
| Jan. 31, 2024 | 187.29 | $3.14 |
| Feb. 29, 2024 | 201.88 | $3.10 |
| March 28, 2024 | 175.79 | $2.87 |
| April 30, 2024 | 183.28 | $2.47 |
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He forecasts Tesla stock to gain about 550% to hit $1,200 a share by 2030, and for SpaceX to triple in valuation over the same period, according to a recent interview conducted by Bloomberg. Baron runs the Baron Focused Growth Fund, which counted Tesla and SpaceX as its largest holdings as of December 31, 2023.
What is Tesla's highest stock price ever? ›
The all-time high Tesla stock closing price was 409.97 on November 04, 2021. The Tesla 52-week high stock price is 299.29, which is 68.6% above the current share price. The Tesla 52-week low stock price is 138.80, which is 21.8% below the current share price.
A three-for-one stock split in 2022 would have turned the IPO investment into 882.30 shares of TSLA. Based on a price of $185 for Tesla at the time of writing, the $1,000 investment at IPO would be worth $163,225.50 today. Tesla shares hit an all-time high of a split-adjusted $409.97 in November 2021.
Why is Tesla stock dropping? ›
The drop in Tesla stock comes after a California judge refused to dismiss a class-action lawsuit related to Tesla's driver assistance marketing. The suit alleges that overly optimistic projections of Tesla's driver assistance capabilities led to people overpaying for Tesla vehicles.
How much was a share of Tesla when first listed? ›
Still, even with such significant losses, Tesla has seen tremendous growth since its inception. The company first went public in 2010 at $17 per share and hit just over $400 per share at its all-time high in November 2021.
What if I put $1000 in Tesla 10 years ago? ›
This means that your $1,000 10 years ago — technically, $1,002 — would have bought 60 shares of Tesla. As of Mar. 3, 2024, those 60 shares of Tesla would be worth $12,158.40. That marks a 28.342% annual rate of return.
How much is a 10 year old Tesla worth? ›
Tesla Model 3 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Resale Value |
|---|
| 7 | $26,736 | $32,929 |
| 8 | $30,029 | $29,636 |
| 9 | $27,446 | $32,219 |
| 10 | $28,574 | $31,091 |
6 more rowsWhen you invest in fractional shares, you're buying just a small portion of an individual share of stock. Rather than spending $700 for a single share of Tesla stock, you can buy a fractional share for $100, $10, or even $1. There are a few advantages to investing in fractional shares.
How much would $10000 in Apple stock at its IPO in 1980 be worth today? ›
Factoring in the company's five stock splits, these 454 shares would have increased to 101,696 shares, as of today. With Apple closing last week at $140.09, it means an initial $10,000 investment nearly 42 years ago would now be worth $14,246,593. Keep in mind that this figure doesn't take into account dividends paid.
How much was Tesla stock in 2012? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2012 was $2.26, on December 31, 2012. It was up 17% for the year. The latest price is $168.47.
What was the price of Tesla stock in 2015? ›
The average closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2015 was $15.34. It was up 7.7% for the year. The latest price is $184.89.
What was the price of Tesla stock in 2016? ›
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
| Date | Open | Close Close price adjusted for splits. |
|---|
| Nov 1, 2016 | 13.20 | 12.63 |
| Oct 1, 2016 | 14.15 | 13.18 |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 13.93 | 13.60 |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 15.70 | 14.13 |
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