Based on its current financials, investors are correct in viewing Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) as an electric vehicle (EV) business. But the company wants to be so much more than that. Tesla is leaning on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to become a company defined by autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The market has run with this narrative.
If you’d invested $10,000 in this “Magnificent Seven” stock 10 years ago, here’s how much you’d have today.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
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Over the trailing 10 years, Tesla’s stock has posted a jaw-dropping gain of 2,630% (as of June 17). This means that a $10,000 starting investment would be worth $273,000 today. Even as shares trade 19% off their peak from December 2025, this business has rewarded its long-term investors.
Tesla’s 2025 total revenue of $94.8 billion declined year over year, highlighting a more competitive EV market in today’s uncertain macroeconomic environment. However, this company’s growth in the last decade has been tremendous, as it went from an unproven auto industry disruptor to a globally recognized tech-forward enterprise that’s not only positioned at the premium end of the EV segment, but that has significant optionality thanks to its self-driving and robotics efforts.
Investors hoping for similar gains over the coming 10 years should pump the brakes on their outlook, though. At a price-to-earnings ratio of 363, Tesla’s stock reflects the market’s exceedingly lofty expectations.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again
In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. If you’d invested $5,000 then, you’d be sitting on $2,735,692 today.*
Now, for the first time in years, that same “Total Conviction” signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. It’s a key player in the $1.8 trillion space race, and with the stock recently sitting 20% off its highs, the window to get in early is closing fast.
*Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2026
Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
If You’d Invested $10,000 in Tesla 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today was originally published by The Motley Fool