Tesla’s Optimus Robots Timeline Sparks Stock Rally, Musk’s Pay Package in Focus
Tesla shares surged nearly 4% Thursday after Elon Musk announced Optimus humanoid robots could hit consumer markets by late 2025. The CEO's Davos declaration positions robotics as Tesla's next growth frontier—and a potential key to unlocking his controversial $1 trillion compensation package.
Factory prototypes are already performing simple tasks, with Musk predicting "very quick" advancements in humanoid robotics. The timeline accelerates previous projections, suggesting household chore-performing robots may arrive sooner than anticipated.
Investors appear bullish on the robotics pivot ahead of next week's Q4 earnings. Market reaction underscores how Musk's visionary statements continue moving Tesla's valuation, regardless of immediate feasibility.