Tesla shares fell 8% on Thursday after the company reported its second consecutive quarter of declining auto sales and missed revenue estimates, according to CNBC. Automotive revenue dropped 16% year over year to $16.

What Happened? Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after CEO Elon Musk backed a claim that the company could reach a staggering $20 trillion valuation.

Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker reported a 12% drop in quarterly revenue, and a steeper decline in net income. + Musk highlighted plans to release a lower-priced Model Y electric vehicle, spoke about his hopes for a new pay package and talked up plans to roll out Tesla robotaxis more widely.

The company reported the steepest decline in quarterly revenue in more than a decade, with a 12% fall, as it battles strong competition from cheaper electric vehicles and a backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political views.

Tesla is facing a rough path ahead and will likely struggle unless Elon Musk fixes his public image, longtime investor Ross Gerber says.

Tesla stock falls more than 6% pre-market after Q2 earnings call. Sales decline, EV incentives end, and new Model Y trim disappoints.

Tesla reported another quarter of reduced profits after Elon Musk’s stint in the Trump administration. The president’s tax bill creates new business challenges.

Earnings are expected to be around $0.44 per share, according to consensus estimates, reflecting a 15% drop compared to the previous year, while revenues are anticipated

Due to Tesla's innovation and diversification, 24/7 Wall St. sees strong upside potential for the stock by the end of the decade.