Why Tesla Stock Plummeted 21.3% in the First Half of 2025 -- and What Comes Next

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock saw a substantial pullback across this year's first half. The company's share price fell 21.3% across the first six months of 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The sell-off came even as the S&P 500 index climbed 5.5% over the stretch.Tesla stock surged in the latter half of 2024 in anticipation of political tailwinds connected to the presidential election and President Trump's victory in the race, but the gains set the stage for a significant pullback this year, as political dynamics shifted and vehicle sales came in at underwhelming levels.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool