Did Tesla’s SpaceX Stake And China FSD Rollout Just Reframe TSLA’s AI And Autonomy Story?
May 24, 2026
-
In recent days, Tesla’s previously disclosed US$2.00 billion investment in SpaceX, now nearly 19 million SpaceX shares, has drawn fresh attention as SpaceX’s IPO plans, deep commercial ties with Tesla, and Tesla’s long-awaited rollout of Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) in China reshape how investors view the company’s AI and autonomy ambitions.
-
This combination of economic exposure to SpaceX and new FSD access in the world’s largest EV market gives Tesla shareholders a rare dual link to both orbital infrastructure and software-based mobility services.
-
We’ll now examine how Tesla’s fresh FSD rollout in China may influence its investment narrative around high-margin software and autonomy.
We’ve uncovered the 10 dividend fortresses yielding 5%+ that don’t just survive market storms, but thrive in them.
Tesla Investment Narrative Recap
Tesla’s story still hinges on whether it can shift from lower margin car sales to higher margin software, autonomy, and energy. The latest SpaceX IPO filing and Tesla’s US$2.00 billion SpaceX stake do not change the near term catalyst: proving that Full Self Driving (Supervised) can scale as a paid service, now including China. The biggest current risk remains regulatory and execution setbacks in autonomy that delay that software monetization.
The most relevant update is Tesla’s formal rollout of FSD (Supervised) in China and its move to a subscription only model. Together, they tie this news back to the core catalyst of expanding recurring software revenue on a much larger installed base, at a time when analysts are closely watching rising AI and autonomy spending, modest net income margins, and the company’s effort to show that software can lift profitability.
Yet against this promise, investors should also weigh mounting concerns about regulatory scrutiny of FSD and early robotaxi incidents that could…
Read the full narrative on Tesla (it’s free!)
Tesla’s narrative projects $140.8 billion revenue and $12.5 billion earnings by 2029.
Uncover how Tesla’s forecasts yield a $415.30 fair value, a 3% downside to its current price.
Exploring Other Perspectives
Some of the lowest estimate analysts paint a far more cautious picture, assuming revenue growth of about 6% a year and earnings of roughly US$5.5 billion by 2029, so you should know that these forecasts, and even the risk of autonomy approvals being delayed in China and Europe, may look very different once the SpaceX stake and FSD China rollout are fully reflected in their models.
Explore 104 other fair value estimates on Tesla – why the stock might be worth as much as 56% more than the current price!
Reach Your Own Conclusion
Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.
-
A great starting point for your Tesla research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.
-
Our free Tesla research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual – the Snowflake – making it easy to evaluate Tesla’s overall financial health at a glance.
No Opportunity In Tesla?
Markets shift fast. These stocks won’t stay hidden for long. Get the list while it matters:
-
AI is about to change healthcare. These 34 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part – they are all under $10b in market cap – there’s still time to get in early.
-
This technology could replace computers: discover 28 stocks that are working to make quantum computing a reality.
-
Capitalize on the AI infrastructure supercycle with our selection of the 46 best ‘picks and shovels’ of the AI gold rush converting record-breaking demand into massive cash flow.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include TSLA.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com
Search
RECENT PRESS RELEASES
Related Post
