TSLA closes at $475.19 (-2.10%) on December 26 amid EV subsidy cliff and AI pivot focus

TSLA stock closed down -2.10% at $475.19 on December 26, 2025, as analysts noted the stock testing the critical $465-$480 buy zones during post-Q3 consolidation.

• The stock is facing pressure due to the September 30, 2025 federal EV tax credit expiration, despite achieving record Q3 deliveries of 497,000 vehicles.
• Q4 earnings are expected to be $0.46/share (a 37% year-over-year drop), alongside a predicted 9% decline in U.S. sales for 2025.
• The stock traded slightly lower after hours at $473.83 (-0.29%) but remains resilient compared to EV peers, focusing on AI, FSD, and robotics initiatives.