Tesla begins 2026 facing a dual outlook. The company proactively released a Q4 2025 delivery consensus of 420,399 units, pointing to a second consecutive year of declining core automotive sales (ainvest.com). This contributed to TSLA's -1.04% close at $449.72 on December 31, 2025. Conversely, CEO Elon Musk declared 2026 an "epic" year, confirming Cybercab production launch and significant advancements in AI/robotics (whalesbook.com). Analysts remain bullish, expecting these ventures to drive substantial future valuation, potentially overshadowing current auto market headwinds (techinvestornews.com).