Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Earns Sell Rating from Glj Research

Key Points

• GLJ Research reaffirmed its “sell” rating on Tesla, while the broader analyst consensus remains “hold,” with an average price target of $412.33.
• Tesla shares opened at $367.16 after declining 2.2%; the company’s latest quarterly results included $28.24 billion in revenue but earnings per share of $0.33, below the $0.50 consensus estimate.
• Investor focus includes Tesla’s upcoming earnings report, Roadster unveiling, robotaxi and energy initiatives, while high valuation, margin pressure, substantial planned spending and growing competition from Waymo remain key risks.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "sell" rating restated by research analysts at Glj Research in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports.

TSLA has been the subject of several other reports. Roth Capital reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $420.00 target price on Tesla in a report on Monday, July 27th. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Tesla in a report on Monday, September 14th. They set an "overweight" rating for the company. Oppenheimer reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, September 21st. Finally, Guggenheim assumed coverage on Tesla in a report on Monday, June 29th. They set a "neutral" rating for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $412.33.

Tesla Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of Tesla stock opened at $367.16 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The firm has a market cap of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 339.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 24.37 and a beta of 1.92. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $358.60 and a 200-day simple moving average of $377.05. Tesla has a fifty-two week low of $297.38 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%. The company had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Tesla will post 0.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Tesla

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Clear Trail Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.6% in the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $605,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Peirce Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.5% in the second quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $697,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 3.8% in the first quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY now owns 713 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $265,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. Cadence Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 4.7% in the first quarter. Cadence Wealth Management LLC now owns 580 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $216,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. Finally, Phillip James Consulting Co. raised its holdings in Tesla by 8.7% in the first quarter. Phillip James Consulting Co. now owns 326 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $121,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is scheduled to unveil its long-delayed next-generation Roadster, priced at least $200,000. Speculation about SpaceX-linked features or a surprise demonstration could boost investor enthusiasm, although expectations are already elevated. Tesla Roadster reveal
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Cybertruck has reached an estimated 70,788 U.S. sales since its 2024 launch. The company is also expanding its Austin Cybercab robotaxi fleet and has opened its first heavy-duty Megacharger site with 12 more under construction, supporting its energy and commercial-vehicle ambitions. Cybertruck sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays suggested a Tesla–SpaceX merger could be announced before December, but neither company has confirmed a transaction and prediction-market skepticism makes this a speculative catalyst rather than an established value driver. Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are preparing for Tesla’s October 21 earnings report, with attention on vehicle deliveries, automotive margins, energy storage, robotaxi economics and the company’s more than $25 billion 2026 capital-spending plan.
• Negative Sentiment: Waymo’s progress threatens the autonomy premium embedded in Tesla’s valuation. Investors are questioning whether Tesla’s camera-only approach can compete with Waymo’s more established robotaxi operations and whether paid rides can generate attractive margins. Waymo competition
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst Glj Research reaffirmed a “sell” rating. Tesla’s valuation remains demanding, while analysts expect weaker third-quarter earnings and are concerned that automotive margins and $25 billion-plus spending leave little room for execution mistakes.
• Negative Sentiment: Plans for Terafab, Tesla’s proposed AI-chip manufacturing facility, could improve supply-chain control but add substantial cost and execution risk. Building and operating an advanced semiconductor fab would be a new, capital-intensive capability for Tesla, potentially requiring additional funding. Tesla Terafab plans

Tesla Company Profile

Tesla, Inc NASDAQ: TSLA designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla's energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.