Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Stock Sold Off Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold between $1,001 and $15,000 of Tesla shares on August 18, according to a congressional disclosure filed September 10.
• Tesla opened at $365.44, with a $1.44 trillion market capitalization and a very high P/E ratio of 338.37. Its latest quarterly revenue rose 25.5% year over year to $28.24 billion, but earnings per share of $0.33 fell short of the $0.50 analyst consensus.
• Tesla’s long-term outlook includes European Semi deliveries beginning in 2027, while investors face risks from declining China sales, thin profitability, regulatory scrutiny of autonomous-driving features and a premium valuation.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA). In a filing disclosed on September 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Tesla stock on August 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of DoorDash NASDAQ: DASH on 8/28/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Quanta Services NYSE: PWR on 8/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Eaton NYSE: ETN on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NIKE NYSE: NKE on 8/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Phreesia NYSE: PHR on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Wheaton Precious Metals NYSE: WPM on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Walmart NASDAQ: WMT on 8/26/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group NYSE: GS on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Lamar Advertising NASDAQ: LAMR on 8/25/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Phreesia NYSE: PHR on 8/25/2026.

Tesla Price Performance

TSLA stock opened at $365.44 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Tesla, Inc. has a one year low of $297.38 and a one year high of $498.83. The stock has a market cap of $1.44 trillion, a PE ratio of 338.37, a P/E/G ratio of 18.36 and a beta of 1.84. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $353.71 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $381.39.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. Tesla's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla confirmed that its long-delayed Semi electric truck will enter Europe, with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Morgan Stanley argues that high diesel prices could improve the economics of electric heavy-duty trucks and create a large new market for Tesla. Tesla eyes European freight market with long-delayed Semi truck
• Positive Sentiment: The Semi announcement strengthens Tesla’s longer-term growth narrative beyond passenger vehicles. Investors are also focused on possible future catalysts from robotaxis, Full Self-Driving software and Optimus robotics, although these businesses have yet to demonstrate large-scale profitability. How Tesla could transform trucking
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla’s Cybercab pilot in Austin and recent Optimus demonstrations are sustaining investor interest in artificial intelligence and autonomous services. However, analysts and investors continue to debate whether Tesla can scale robotaxis profitably and compete with Waymo. Tesla opinions on Optimus and robotaxi innovations
• Negative Sentiment: China remains a significant pressure point. Tesla’s August sales reportedly fell about 26% year over year despite the launch of the Model Y Performance, marking another monthly decline amid intense competition from BYD and other domestic manufacturers. Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China
• Negative Sentiment: House lawmakers are seeking federal action after videos appeared to show drivers asleep while using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving. Additional scrutiny could slow autonomous-service expansion and increase legal, regulatory and reputational risks. House Democrat urges US action over sleeping Tesla drivers
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about Tesla’s valuation and profitability: operating margins have reportedly fallen to 1.4%, free cash flow turned negative, and China discounts could support deliveries while further reducing margins. The stock’s premium valuation leaves limited room for execution disappointments.
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold shares to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards. While the transaction may attract attention, it was not described as a discretionary investment sale and therefore provides limited insight into management’s outlook. Vaibhav Taneja sells Tesla shares

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the company'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 transaction of $938,498.78. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently commented on TSLA. DZ Bank raised Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Piper Sandler cut their price objective on Tesla from $500.00 to $450.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Tesla in a research report on Friday, June 5th. They set a "buy" rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company restated an "underweight" rating and issued a $130.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered Tesla from a "hold" rating to an "underperform" rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $401.74.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bullseye Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth about $336,000. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas increased its position in shares of Tesla by 7.8% during the second quarter. Smith Chas P & Associates PA Cpas now owns 1,389 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $584,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 0.7% in the second quarter. Marathon Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,768 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $3,688,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Rench Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Tesla by 6.2% in the second quarter. Rench Wealth Management Inc. now owns 921 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $387,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Finally, Bouchey Financial Group Ltd. lifted its holdings in Tesla by 16.6% in the second quarter. Bouchey Financial Group Ltd. now owns 5,240 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $2,204,000 after buying an additional 745 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc is an American technology and automotive company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells electric vehicles and related energy products. Its vehicle lineup has included the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck, along with commercial and specialty products such as the Tesla Semi.

The company also develops energy-generation and storage products, including solar panels, solar roofing systems and battery storage solutions for residential, commercial and utility customers.

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