Tesla shares bumped higher in early Thursday trading following a disappointing fourth quarter earnings update that was somewhat offset by a bullish outlook from CEO Elon Musk, triggering a host of price target changes from analysts on Wall Street.

Key Takeaways Tesla shares gained ground in extended trading on Wednesday as optimism over the automaker's self-driving outlook trumped fourth-quarter results that came in below Wall Street’s expectations.

Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings and revenue fell short of analysts' estimates, sending shares down by 4% in extended trading on Wednesday. Automotive revenue sank 8%. The company attributed the decline in revenue to lower average selling prices for its Model 3,