Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $1Trillion Pay Package Sparks Debate Amid Record $28B Revenue

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is focusing on advancing the company's AI and robotics capabilities, particularly the Optimus robot project, which faces significant engineering challenges in replicating the dexterity of the human hand. Jim Cramer has praised Tesla's self-driving technology and Musk's leadership, defending Musk's substantial pay package and highlighting Tesla's potential growth in energy storage and robotics beyond just vehicle sales. However, investor Steve Eisman has expressed skepticism about Tesla's high stock valuation, citing a disconnect between the company's declining earnings and its elevated stock price, attributing this to cult-like investor behavior and speculative future hopes such as robotaxis and AI applications. Despite these concerns, Tesla demonstrates strong revenue figures, surpassing analyst expectations, though profit per share has recently fallen short. The company’s long-term prospects hinge on breakthroughs in robotics and autonomous vehicle technology, which Cramer believes remain compelling reasons to invest in Tesla, even as some analysts suggest alternative AI stocks may offer higher returns with less risk.