Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is entering a technical and fundamental setup increasingly viewed as a precursor to an aggressive upside move, with several indicators aligning at once.
The optimism comes as Tesla continues to trade above the $450 mark. At the close of the last trading session, TSLA finished at $455, up about 1% on the day, and has rallied nearly 20% year-to-date.
According to insights from charting platform TrendSpider in a December 6 X post, the stock has pushed back to the top of its long-running weekly range.
Tesla has reclaimed the rising weekly trendline that has supported every major rebound since early 2025. The latest surge has carried shares directly into a heavy supply zone in the mid-$450s, an area that previously triggered two sharp reversals.
This time, however, the price is approaching the zone with stronger momentum and growing participation.
Tesla’s volume profile shows a thinning zone above current levels, suggesting limited overhead resistance if the stock breaks through the marked band.
Historically, similar setups have produced fast, extended rallies. The latest pullback held higher lows, keeping the uptrend intact, while the stock’s quick recoveries signal firm demand. Additionally, months of declining volume often precede volatility surges as price approaches major resistance.
Tesla stock fundamentals
Beyond technicals, several fundamental factors are reinforcing the bullish tone. Investors are watching for signs of stabilization in Tesla’s delivery trajectory as tax-credit distortions fade.
In Q3 2025, Tesla delivered a record 497,099 vehicles, produced roughly 447,000, and deployed 12.5 GWh of energy storage, the highest deliveries and energy deployments in its history.
Revenue reached $28.1 billion (up 12% year-over-year), free cash flow hit a record $4.0 billion, and cash and investments totaled more than $41 billion at quarter-end. Margins, however, remained under pressure, with GAAP operating income down about 40% year-over-year and EPS at $0.50, slightly missing estimates.
The company’s services and energy divisions, particularly Supercharging and Megapack, have been contributing a growing share of gross profit, improving earnings quality even as vehicle margins fluctuate.
Progress at key factories and upcoming production milestones also remain central to sentiment, especially as Tesla expands capacity while preparing its next-generation vehicle architecture.
At the same time, increased focus on Full Self-Driving developments has lifted expectations for monetization, though regulatory scrutiny continues to add volatility.
Any constructive update on safety validation, fleet deployment, or subscription trends could help re-rate revenue forecasts. Meanwhile, EV demand in China has held up well, and competitive pressure from hybrids in the U.S. has not prevented Tesla from maintaining pricing power in several markets.
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