The US stock market has certainly struggled to start the year. However, no group of companies has been harder hit than the Magnificent Seven. Among them, Tesla (TSLA) may have the hardest road back, as its price target was recently cut to $400, with two key reasons for the stock’s potential impending fall.

The EV manufacturer has been subject to increased controversy throughout the year so far. Since his shift into the political realm, CEO Elon Musk has become increasingly divisive. Moreover, consumer protests across the globe have hindered its growth and impact as an automaker. Still, its technology and robotics future could be enough to salvage its trajectory, or is it?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump

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Tesla Gets Target Cut as Two Things Frighten Experts

Like most of the market, things have been increasingly volatile for Tesla. Over the last five days, the stock is down more than 8.5%. However, it is also up more than 12% over the last six months and is currently trading at the $249 level. Yet, global economic concern over US tariffs has driven increased uncertainty as to where these mega-cap stocks could go.

According to one expert, the company’s outlook has lessened in recent months. Specifically, Tesla has seen its price target cut to $400, with two major reasons emerging as the support for the decision.

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It was Piper Sandler who gave the updated outlook for the company. The firm dropped the target from its previous $450 while maintaining an overweight rating on the stock. According to the firm, the drop is directly connected to the expectation that Q1 financials for Tesla will underperform.

That is likely derived from declining sales overseas and a callous US consumer force. Secondly, they predict the company to fall short of its delivery expectations. Indeed, Tesla reported deliveries came in at 337,000, down from the forecasted 378,000. The development only fuels the outlook that poor finances could persist as a continued issue for Tesla.

Piper Sandler certainly isn’t alone in their outlook. They are one of 12 firms that have revised their estimates downward ahead of the company’s April 22nd earnings report. Currently, the stock has a $345 median target, up 38% from its current position. However, it also had 51% downside risks, with a $120 low-end price projection, according to CNN.