Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) may have cleared a major hurdle after shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation package, but analysts caution that the company’s outlook remains uncertain, with much of its future value still tied to unproven artificial intelligence projects.

The company's plans to aggressively ramp up production are based on the assumption that its unsupervised full self-driving solutions will become a reality.

Truist Securities analyst William Stein said the decision to retain Musk was “imperative for the company’s success,” noting the package is strongly aligned with shareholder interests because it pays out only if Tesla achieves steep market capitalization and operational milestones.

Eddie Ghabour says Tesla, Palantir stock price dips will prove temporary. He explained his bullish view on both in a recent CNBC interview.

Due to Tesla's innovation and diversification, 24/7 Wall St. sees strong upside potential for the stock by the end of the decade.

Tesla stock has been particularly volatile as of late. Shares have moved more than 4%, up or down, eight times over the past month. That kind of trading can leave investors breathless—and looking for some direction.

Here's a rundown of three such names that are likely to boast bigger market caps than Tesla within the next five years.

Tesla’s European momentum has weakened as BYD’s sales surge and Tesla’s regional share slips, leaving the stock priced for perfection with a lofty forward multiple while near‑term upside hinges on execution in autonomy and a demand rebound.