It's been an amazing more than decade-long ride for Tesla (TSLA) investors — literally better than any other S&P 500 stock. It's a multi-millionaire maker.
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The consumer discretionary stock debuted on June 29, 2010, and it's up a stunning 24,389.7% since then to a recent high Monday of 1170.12. Tesla outperformed every single large stock currently in S&P 500 plus all those on the midsized S&P 400 and S&P 600 small caps on a percentage basis, shows an Investor's Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSmith. Nvidia is the only S&P 500 stock anywhere close in that time with a 11,424% gain.
If you invested $10,000 with founder Elon Musk 10 years ago, your stake would be worth $2.1 million now. That works out to a more than 70% average annual return. The same $10,000 put into the S&P 500 during that time grew just 274% to $37,376. That's just 14% compounded annually.
Who's better to bet on than Musk? Not many people. None rival Tesla's sheer wealth creation power.
The $1 Trillion Company In The S&P 500
The magnitude of Tesla's boom is almost difficult to fathom.
Over the past roughly 10 years, Tesla's market value soared $1 trillion to hit $1.18 trillion. It's already the fifth most valuable company in the S&P 500, ahead of Facebook (FB).
And at its current value, Tesla is worth roughly five times more than Toyota Motor (TM), making it the most valuable automaker in the world.
What about General Motors (GM) and Ford (F)? They're almost rounding errors. Tesla is worth roughly seven times General Motors and Ford, combined.
And that's no mystery for growth investors who know what to look for.
Shares of GM are up about 189% in the past 10 years since being relisted in November 2010 following the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis bailouts. And Ford? Shares are up just 94% in the past 10 years.
What's Next For Tesla? Dominating the S&P 500?
Tesla's stock is certainly on hyperdrive, explaining its strong 99 IBD Composite Rating.
Tesla is now showing it is a profit machine. Tesla lost money on a net income basis every year since it was founded in 2003, until 2020.
Analysts think this is the year Tesla drives even further into the black. The company is expected in 2022 to make $8.94 a share on an adjusted basis, up nearly 300% from 2020. And even including all charges, analysts think Tesla will make $7.18 a share or $8.7 billion.
And investors had better hope Tesla hits these targets. Shares of Tesla are up more than 44% just this past 12 months to 1,170 apiece. That's already higher than what analysts think the stock should be worth in 12 months, or 910.94 a share.
With hopes this high, there's little room for error.
Top Stocks Since Tesla's IPO*
| Company | Ticker | Index | 10-year % stock ch.** | Stock % ch. Since Tesla IPO | Sector | $10,000 Investment 10-Years Ago Now Worth |
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| Tesla | TSLA | S&P 500 | 20,735.5% | 24,389.7% | Consumer Discretionary | $2,083,547.0 |
| Nvidia | NVDA | S&P 500 | 8,502.0 | 11,424.0 | Information Technology | $860,199.4 |
| Patrick Industries | PATK | S&P 600 | 4,173.7 | 9,088.4 | Consumer Discretionary | $427,369.4 |
| Repligen | RGEN | S&P 400 | 7,098.6 | 7,923.9 | Health Care | $719,857.1 |
| Trex | TREX | S&P 400 | 4,458.5 | 5,211.8 | Industrials | $455,854.3 |
| Domino's Pizza | DPZ | S&P 500 | 1,550.3 | 4,877.9 | Consumer Discretionary | $165,030.2 |
| Lithia Motors | LAD | S&P 400 | 1,248.9 | 4,762.6 | Consumer Discretionary | $134,889.5 |
| DexCom | DXCM | S&P 500 | 5,389.7 | 4,568.7 | Health Care | $548,972.5 |
| Align Technology | ALGN | S&P 500 | 2,599.1 | 4,235.6 | Health Care | $269,910.2 |
| Celsius Holdings | CELH | S&P 600 | 25,220.7 | 3,979.4 | Consumer Staples | $2,532,069.0 |
Source: IBD, S&P Global Market Intelligence since June 29, 2010 (*), ** - from Jan. 3, 2012
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FAQs
How Much Has Tesla Grown in the Past 10 Years? As of March 28, 2024, the price of Tesla's stock was $175.79. Ten years ago, at market close on March 28, 2014, Tesla's stock was trading at $14.16 per share. This means that $10,000 invested in Tesla in March 2014 would be worth about $124,145 today.
How much $10 000 invested in Tesla stock 10 years ago is worth now? ›
If you invested $10,000 with founder Elon Musk 10 years ago, your stake would be worth $2.1 million now. That works out to a more than 70% average annual return. The same $10,000 put into the S&P 500 during that time grew just 274% to $37,376.
What was the price of Tesla stock in 2010? ›
How Much Money Would You Have Made if You Invested in Tesla's IPO? Tesla went public on June 29, 2010 at $17 per share. TSLA stock, however, opened for trading at $19 per share, and finished the day at $23.89 – a stellar one-day gain of 40.5%.
How much was Tesla worth in 2011? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2011 was $1.90, on December 30, 2011. It was up 6.4% for the year. The latest price is $168.29.
How much was Tesla stock in 2012? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2012 was $2.26, on December 31, 2012. It was up 17% for the year. The latest price is $162.18.
What if I invested $1,000 in Tesla 10 years ago? ›
This means that your $1,000 10 years ago — technically, $1,002 — would have bought 60 shares of Tesla. As of Mar. 3, 2024, those 60 shares of Tesla would be worth $12,158.40. That marks a 28.342% annual rate of return.
What if you invested $1,000 in Tesla in 2012? ›
Then, in 2022, your share count would have grown to 6,912.3. With all of this in mind — considering a $251.34 share price at the time of publication — an initial $1,000 investment on June 22, 2012, would be worth more than $1.73 million today. Tesla has revolutionized the electric vehicle market in 20 years.
What was Tesla's highest stock price ever? ›
Historical daily share price chart and data for Tesla since 2010 adjusted for splits and dividends. The latest closing stock price for Tesla as of April 24, 2024 is 162.13. The all-time high Tesla stock closing price was 409.97 on November 04, 2021.
How much was Tesla stock in 2014? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2014 was $14.83, on December 31, 2014. It was up 48.5% for the year. The latest price is $162.18.
What was the Tesla stock price in 2015? ›
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)
| Date | Open | Adj Close Adjusted close price adjusted for splits and dividend and/or capital gain distributions. |
|---|
| Nov 1, 2015 | 13.93 | 15.35 |
| Oct 1, 2015 | 16.50 | 13.80 |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 16.02 | 16.56 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 17.75 | 16.60 |
59 more rowsTesla Model 3 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Resale Value |
|---|
| 7 | $26,736 | $32,929 |
| 8 | $30,029 | $29,636 |
| 9 | $27,446 | $32,219 |
| 10 | $28,574 | $31,091 |
6 more rows2020 was the first time that Tesla turned a full-year profit. Previously, net losses had begun to accelerate in 2014, and so did research and development (R&D) expenses.
How much was Tesla stock in 2017? ›
In September 2017, for instance, Tesla shares peaked at $385. However, since that was before the five-for-one stock split in 2020, the post-split peak in 2017 was $77.00. At the 2017 peak, a $1,000 investment would have bought you 12 full shares with a total value of $935.
How much would $10,000 invested in Tesla 5 years ago? ›
Meaning my $10,000 investment would now be worth $15,900. Now, if I'd bought into the pioneering EV producer five years ago, and held them through the 2022 retrace and the 2023 rebound, I would have seen those Tesla shares gain a stellar 756%. That would see my $10,000 investment balloon into $85,600.
Was Tesla stock ever at $1000? ›
Tesla TSLA +1.6% stock surged to all-time highs today, breaking above $1,000 per share for the first time in the history of the company.
How much was Tesla stock in 2016? ›
The closing price for Tesla (TSLA) in 2016 was $14.25, on December 30, 2016. It was down 7.4% for the year. The latest price is $169.24.
What if you invested $10 000 in Tesla in 2010? ›
In other words, a $10,000 investment in Tesla's IPO in 2010 would now be worth a staggering $2,643,178. For those of you keeping score at home, this equates to a 26,332% increase in value in just over 12 years.
What would $1 000 invested in Netflix stock 10 years ago be worth now? ›
So, if you had invested in Netflix ten years ago, you're likely feeling pretty good about your investment today. A $1000 investment made in March 2014 would be worth $9,728.72, or a gain of 872.87%, as of March 4, 2024, according to our calculations. This return excludes dividends but includes price appreciation.
How much would $10000 in Apple stock at its IPO in 1980 be worth today? ›
Factoring in the company's five stock splits, these 454 shares would have increased to 101,696 shares, as of today. With Apple closing last week at $140.09, it means an initial $10,000 investment nearly 42 years ago would now be worth $14,246,593. Keep in mind that this figure doesn't take into account dividends paid.
