Musk Says He’s ‘Back to 7 Days a Week’ as Tesla Faces Key Earnings Test

• Elon Musk says he’s sleeping at the office again ahead of Q2 earnings
• Tesla sales dropped 13% in H1 2025 as political backlash weighs on brand
• Investors await updates on robo-taxis, AI robots, and affordable EVs

Elon Musk has declared he’s back in full work mode, telling followers on Saturday that he’s returned to sleeping at the office when his children are away. The timing couldn’t be more crucial — Tesla is set to report its second-quarter earnings on July 23, and investors will be watching closely.

“Back to working 7 days a week and sleeping in the office if my little kids are away,” Musk wrote on X.

After months of political turbulence and public controversy — including a short-lived stint slashing federal jobs for President Donald Trump, a falling out with Trump, and a threat to launch a new political party — Musk’s renewed focus on Tesla will be welcome news for shareholders.

The company’s stock has had a volatile year. After peaking at $488.54 in early 2025 on optimism about Musk’s White House ties, shares have since fallen sharply. Tesla stock dropped below $215 in April amid fears over tariffs and declining vehicle demand. On Monday, shares closed at $328.49, down 0.4% for the day and 18% for the year to date.

Tesla sold 384,000 cars in the second quarter, bringing its H1 total to 721,000 vehicles — down 13% from the same period last year. Analysts had initially expected closer to 970,000 vehicles by mid-year, raising concerns that Musk’s political leanings may have alienated some of Tesla’s core, environmentally conscious customer base.

Earnings expectations have also slipped. Wall Street is projecting around 40 cents per share for Q2, a significant drop from 50 cents a year ago. If that holds, it would mark Tesla’s sixth earnings decline in the past eight quarters. Despite this, Tesla’s stock remains priced at nearly 180 times projected 2025 earnings — a valuation that hinges heavily on belief in Musk’s long-term innovation strategy.

That belief is now centered around Tesla’s work in artificial intelligence. The company launched AI-trained robo-taxis in Austin in June and has teased mass production of humanoid robots by 2026. Wednesday’s earnings call is expected to include updates on both fronts.

Investors also hope to finally get clarity on Tesla’s long-promised low-cost electric vehicle. Management reaffirmed its commitment to the project during the Q1 call, but the car has yet to be revealed.

Perhaps most critically, investors want assurance that Musk is fully locked in at Tesla. His post this weekend is a signal that he is, at least for now.

With stock performance lagging and public scrutiny mounting, this week’s earnings call may be the most important yet in Musk’s already turbulent 2025.