Tesla has sent investors on an epic roller coaster ride for…

Tesla is headed into fourth quarter and full-year 2016 earnings next week with arguably the biggest head of financial steam in the company’s history. A surprise profit in the third quarter last year, coupled with Donald Trump’s win in the election and the assumption that an America-first manufacturing policy favors Tesla, has sent shares on an epic rally.

Tesla Model 3: How Many Will Be Delivered In 2017?

But the big mystery is how Tesla’s Model 3 production ramp-up will look — and thus Model 3 deliveries. While investors may not get a very specific answer, management’s guidance range for total vehicle sales will likely provide some useful insight into Tesla’s outlook for the highly anticipated, lower-cost vehicle.