Tesla’s biggest cheerleader sounds the alarm: Dan Ives warns Elon Musk as investor patience starts running out
Dan Ives has been Tesla's biggest cheerleader for years, but surprisingly even Ives has sounded the alarm over CEO Elon Musk's increasing forays into politics and other business interests appear to be hurting the company, according to a report.
Dan Ives' Cautionary Warning
In a letter to Tesla shareholders, Ives, who has had an «outperform» rating on the stock for years, cautioned that investors' patience is «wearing very thin,» Fortune reported. His warning comes as Musk's focus seems split, with his attention more on the Trump administration's DOGE, while Tesla struggles with protests, vandalized stores, and customers selling their cars, according to Fortune.
Ives, normally bullish on Tesla's prospects, drew a darker picture in his most recent analysis. He highlighted that Musk has not been as visible at Tesla's core operations in a difficult period for the company. Ives said, «A moment of truth is ahead for Musk and Tesla, and how Musk handles the next few months will be critical,” as quoted by Fortune.
Change in Tone
This tone from Ives is a dramatic change from his enthusiasm just a day before when he had written Tesla's recent 15% selloff of its stock may be “the start of the biggest innovation and technology cycle in Tesla's history,” as quoted by Fortune.
But Ives's concern grew since Musk's appearance on Fox News, where he claimed his commitment to remaining with the Trump administration for another year and also admitted he was running all his businesses „with great difficulty,“ Fortune reported. He cautioned that “Becoming a political object is a dangerous path,” as quoted by Fortune.
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