Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Needs Tesla to Hit an $8.5 Trillion Market Cap. Here's What That Means for Shareholders.

Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk in November, contingent on meeting 12 performance milestones over 10 years. The package requires Tesla to reach an $8.5 trillion market cap and achieve significant operational goals in robotics, FSD subscriptions, and robotaxis. While the best-case scenario of all milestones being met appears unlikely, even partial completion would significantly benefit shareholders and diversify Tesla's revenue streams beyond traditional auto sales.