$TSLA

Dan Ives Sees 29% Upside for Tesla and Meta Stocks After Earnings

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives maintains Outperform ratings for Tesla (TSLA) and Meta (META) with $500 and $900 price targets. Tesla reported Q3 revenue of $28.05B, beating EPS estimates, while Meta saw 26% revenue growth. Ives sees long-term potential in Tesla's autonomous driving and a possible merger with SpaceX, and highlights Meta's AI-powered advertising tools.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 1:03 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TSLABullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beats and upgraded targets provide fresh, material information that could drive short‑term buying pressure in both stocks.

02

Market read

Earnings beats and higher price targets for two mega‑cap tech stocks create a notable short‑term trading opportunity.

03

What to watch

Tesla's rising operating expenses and Meta's reliance on ad pricing could limit upside.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours reaction

Background

Analyst Dan Ives upgraded his outlook on Tesla and Meta following their Q3 earnings releases, assigning new price targets of $500 and $900 respectively.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSLABullishHigh confidence
Context

Tesla reported Q3 revenue of $28.05B and adjusted EPS of $0.48, beating expectations, and received a $500 price target from Dan Ives.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher target.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat and a sizable price target increase provide a fresh catalyst for short‑term buying.

$METABullishHigh confidence
Context

Meta posted Q3 revenue of $64.6B, up 26%, and received a $900 price target from Dan Ives after the earnings release.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors digest the revenue beat and new target.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat and a substantial price‑target raise give a clear, actionable signal.

Market effects

Both the automotive AI/EV sector and digital advertising may see renewed investor interest.

U.S. large‑cap tech indices could receive a modest boost.

Positive earnings from two global tech leaders reinforce broader market optimism.

Counterpoint

The earnings beat may already be priced in; the price targets could be overly optimistic given macro headwinds.

Key entities

  • Dan Ives

    Wedbush analyst who issued the price targets.

  • Tesla, Inc.

    Reported Q3 earnings and received a $500 price target.

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Reported Q3 earnings and received a $900 price target.

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