BUZZ-PREVIEW- Tesla falls ahead of fourth-quarter results

** Shares of Tesla TSLA.O fall 1.3% to $392.88 ahead of Q4 earnings expected after markets close

** EV maker expected to report revenue of $27.27 bln in Q4, up 8.3% from a year ago, according to data compiled by LSEG

** Analysts estimate Q4 adjusted EPS of 76 cents/shr vs 71 cents/shr a year earlier

** "As the opportunity for growth from Tesla's existing lineup appears quite limited, Tesla's new low-cost model (which we refer to as "Model 2.5") remains crucial to Tesla's plan for growth" - Barclays

** Piper Sandler analysts expect Tesla to deliver 1.96 million units in 2025

** Stock had risen 62.5% in 2024