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According to Cnbc, a bearish Tesla options trade captured most of its potential value after the electric-vehicle maker’s shares fell roughly 14.5% on Thursday following its second-quarter results. The trader said the position had moved through its short put strike and closed near the targeted move.

Tesla reported revenue of $28.2 billion, up 26% year over year and above expectations, but adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share fell well short of the 50-cent consensus estimate. Operating margin compressed to 1.4%, while a 142% increase in capital spending pushed free cash flow negative. The report also included a call for patience on robotaxi.

The proposed next step is to close the Tesla August 360/330 put spread at about $23, more than double its opening price. The trader described two possible approaches after a successful position: take the gains and wait for another opportunity, or use part of the proceeds to make a comparable trade in another company viewed as vulnerable to disappointment.

That company is Palantir, which is scheduled to report on August 3. The trader cited its premium valuation, slowing commercial backlog growth and potential competition among large language model providers as risks. Commercial backlog growth slowed to 12% in the first quarter from 21% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Bloomberg, while Palantir traded above its software peers and its historical EV/sales average.

For investors choosing to press the trade, the suggested position is an August 21 $120/$95 Palantir put spread for about $6.50. The risk is limited to the debit paid, while maximum profit would be the $25 spread width less the debit if Palantir closes at or below $95 at expiration. The options market priced a one-day earnings move of 9.5%, compared with a long-term average exceeding 14%.