The Tesla investors survey shows that 85% believe that Musk’s policy is harming the company

More than eight out of 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley Cree survey Tesla CEO ELON ALMIZCLEThe controversial political activities are harming their business.

In total, 85% of the 245 participants surveyed by the firm believe that Musk’s incursion in politics has had a “negative” or “extremely negative” impact on commercial foundations. Most respondents also expect Tesla deliveries to fall this year, according to the survey.

While a small sample, these results offer the last sign of growing frustration with the billionaire businessman as it has become a growing figure in international and American politics. It also occurs at a fundamental point for Tesla’s actions, with actions that fell almost 40% this year.

When asked about Musk’s efforts with the efficiency of the United States government and other political activities, 45% of respondents said these actions had a “negative” effect on the company. Another 40% said they were having an “extremely negative” impact.

On the other hand, 3% said they were “positive” for the business. Meanwhile, 12% called them “insignificant.”

Without a doubt, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas reported that his respondents are extracted from his email distribution list and should not be taken as a random representative sample. He also pointed out that respondents are not necessarily owners of Tesla shares. The survey was conducted for a period of 17 hours, starting Tuesday afternoon.

Jonas also asked about the expectations for the company’s performance. In a separate question, 59% said they anticipated that Tesla would deliver less cars to customers in 2025 compared to the previous year. In addition, 21% of the total respondents said they expected a decrease of more than 10%. That comes when some analysts have lent alarm that recent Vandalism reports could Scare potential clients.

Only 19% of the responders said they predicted deliveries to increase in 2025, while another 23% said they would be stable between two years.

Musk’s political profile has grown after his public support to the president Donald Trump In the period prior to last year’s elections and its subsequent role leading the Government Efficiency Department, or Doge. The efforts of the Tesla Executive to reduce the expenses and the workforce of the Federal Government have caused the anger of the critics who see their team that works too fast and random.

Musk admitted In an interview with Fox Business on Monday that his high -profile role in Trump’s administration meant that he was directing his businesses, which also include X and Spacex, “with great difficulty.” That day, Tesla’s actions fell more than 15% for their The worst session since 2020.

Despite the recent fall peak, 45% of respondents said they anticipate that Tesla’s shares will be at least 11% higher at the end of the calendar year. About 36% expect the shares to fall another 11% or more by the end of the year, while 19% will see that the shares are maintained within 10% of their price around $ 220.

After a New York Times report Last week he discovered criticism of the Musk team of Trump’s cabinet members, the president offered a vote of confidence on Tuesday. Trump evaluated five Tesla vehicles parked in the White House After the president saying In social networks, I would buy one as a support symbol.

Trump also said that he would declare violence in Tesla’s dealers to be acts of domestic terrorism.