Is Tesla stock a buy after Musk’s $1 trillion pay package is approved?

Is Tesla Stock a Buy After Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Approval?

In an environment of inflated tech valuations, Tesla stands out. The company shows significant potential, but with ongoing uncertainties, the question remains: is Tesla stock a buy or a sell?

Elon Musk’s New Pay Package

On 6 November, Tesla shareholders approved a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could award him up to $1 trillion in Tesla stock if specific milestones are reached. Supporters believe Musk’s leadership is essential for Tesla to realize its long-term ambitions in autonomous driving and robotics, especially as its core electric vehicle business faces challenges.

Shareholder Support and Market Performance

About 75% of shareholders backed the new pay package at Tesla’s recent annual general meeting. This decision effectively makes Musk the world’s first potential trillionaire tied to this package.

Despite a volatile year, Tesla’s stock has gained approximately 17% year-to-date as of 7 November. However, during April, amid tariff tensions, the stock price dropped more than 40% from the year's start. Recent optimism has helped Tesla’s market capitalization approach $1 trillion.

Summary from MoneyWeek

“Tesla investors have backed a new pay package for chief executive Elon Musk, effectively making him the world's first trillionaire.”
“A new pay package, which could be worth as much as $1 trillion (£760 billion), was approved by 75% of shareholders at the brand’s annual general meeting on Thursday.”
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Author’s Summary

Tesla’s stock remains volatile but promising, with Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s transformative potential.

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MoneyWeek MoneyWeek — 2025-11-04

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