Tesla reports earnings this week—and it’ll be a big deal for Wall Street. It always is. The electric vehicle maker’s fourth-quarter report comes after Wednesday’s closing bell. And investors should brace for volatility.

Key Takeaways Tesla is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter earnings report after the market closes Wednesday, with revenue expected to rise from the same time last year.Earlier this month, Tesla recorded its first year-over-year decline in full-year vehicle deliveries in the company's history.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a resurrected stock. While shares have nearly doubled over the past year, it was only after the presidential election that the stock took off, gaining more than 64%. Because of CEO Elon Musk's close association with President Trump,