Elon Musk invested $1 billion of his own funds to acquire additional Tesla shares, providing a strong show of confidence in the company’s future. The purchase, disclosed in a filing on Monday, is unusual among CEOs, as few use their personal wealth to directly buy stock instead of exercising options.
The move helped Tesla stock rise nearly 7% at Monday’s market open before settling with a 4% gain by the close. This rebound erased the year’s earlier losses, which had once reached 42% from the end of 2024. Analysts described the purchase as a powerful signal for investors, especially after a volatile year.
For Musk, the world’s richest individual, the $1 billion acquisition was more symbolic than financial. The increase in Tesla’s stock value added about $5.8 billion to his net worth in a single day, offsetting the cost multiple times over.
Tesla’s stock performance has been turbulent. Shares surged following the U.S. election, as markets anticipated growth fueled by Musk’s ties to the incoming Trump administration and plans for self-driving technology. However, political backlash, historic sales declines, and intensified competition from automakers such as China’s BYD weighed heavily on performance.
Additional challenges loom with the expiration of a $7,500 U.S. tax credit for EV buyers at the end of this month. While it may boost near-term sales, analysts expect a decline later in the year. Tesla’s trajectory also shifted as Musk stepped away from his government role and returned to focus on the company, facing a more competitive and uncertain market ahead.
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