Beware, analysts, of boring, bonehead questions: Musk is ready to release Tesla’s results
Analysts are speculating not only about the size of Tesla’s latest loss and cash burn, but also about whether Elon Musk will strike a patient or petulant tone
This much is certain about Tesla’s earnings report on Wednesday: it will not be boring. The electric-car maker will release its first set of results since Elon Musk grew exasperated with questions — including whether the company needed more capital — back in May. The CEO cut off several analysts’ questions, invited a YouTube host who owned a small number of shares to engage in a 23-minute exchange, then advised investors wary of volatility or worried about the short term to stay away from Tesla stock. One quarter later, analysts are speculating not only about the size of Tesla’s latest loss and cash burn, but also about whether Musk strikes a patient or petulant tone. "We expect a more measured Elon Musk on the earnings call," said Gene Munster of Loup Ventures, who warned that a repeat performance would spur "a material loss of investor confidence". Here are some queries that may run the risk of being labelled "boring, bonehead questions" again by Musk: • Are you really sure you’ve...
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