Tesla On Verge Of Joining S&P 500“”And The Stock Could Skyrocket Further

Tesla On Verge Of Joining S&P 500“”And The Stock Could Skyrocket Further

With Tesla announcing higher-than-expected second quarter vehicle deliveries last week, Wall Street analysts are increasingly confident that the company will post a profit when it reports earnings on July 22.

If Tesla is able to clear that milestone, it will mark four consecutive quarters of profits“”a first for the carmaker and a key requirement for a company looking to get added to the S&P 500, Reuters first reported on Thursday.

If the electric car maker does get added to the index, not only will it be a huge accomplishment for billionaire CEO Elon Musk, it could also mean a big pay day for investors betting on Tesla's success.

Tesla recently became the most valuable car company in the world and now sports a market capitalization of about $250 billion: That would make it one of the most valuable companies ever added to the S&P 500, larger than 95% of companies already on the list.

The news follows a standout year for the company so far, with shares surging more than 230% in 2020, despite widespread economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

Tesla's stock, now above $1,400 per share, has been gaining serious momentum since mid-2019, rising over 580% in the last twelve months.

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