163,033 Shares in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Bought by KTF Investments LLC

Key Points

• KTF Investments LLC acquired a new stake of 163,033 shares of Tesla (≈$73.3M) in the fourth quarter, making TSLA about 12.0% of KTF’s holdings and its largest position.
• Tesla beat Q1 EPS estimates ($0.41 vs. $0.39) but missed revenue ($22.39B vs. $22.96B), and sentiment is mixed as the company ramps AI/robotics investment while investors fret over a planned ~$25B 2026 capex and recent insider selling (53,804 shares sold in the last 90 days).

KTF Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 163,033 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $73,319,000. Tesla makes up about 12.0% of KTF Investments LLC's holdings, making the stock its largest holding.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 258,925,024 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $116,443,762,000 after buying an additional 6,538,720 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 0.3% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 113,762,849 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $50,592,614,000 after buying an additional 344,162 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 5.8% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 44,035,949 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $19,583,547,000 after buying an additional 2,403,019 shares in the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 38.3% in the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 10,909,666 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $4,851,747,000 after buying an additional 3,021,550 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 5.8% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 6,737,089 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $2,996,118,000 after buying an additional 368,493 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total transaction of $898,875.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. This trade represents a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total transaction of $9,273,947.97. Following the sale, the director owned 33,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,166,913.80. This trade represents a 43.25% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 53,804 shares of company stock valued at $20,865,598 in the last 90 days. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NHTSA closes the steering‑wheel probe on ~120,089 Model Y vehicles without requiring a recall — removes a near‑term regulatory overhang and reduces litigation/regulatory uncertainty. US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results: Tesla beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue — margin recovery and the EPS beat help justify current valuation for bulls, even though top‑line growth was softer than some hoped. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Falls Shy of Revenue, Beats on Profit in Q1
• Positive Sentiment: Company is accelerating investments in AI, robotics and custom chips — bolsters long‑term growth/“physical AI” narrative (robotaxi, Optimus, autonomy) that underpins much of Tesla’s premium valuation. TESLA (TSLA) To Boost Investments in AI, Robotics and Chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is sharply divided on fair value — new analyst targets range from ~$220 to $428, which increases short‑term volatility and the chance of headline‑driven trading. Wall Street Can’t Agree on Tesla: New Analyst Targets Range From $220 to $428
• Neutral Sentiment: Large block of Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation shares registered — legal/administrative release of 304M shares could pressure sentiment even if actual selling is gradual. Elon Musk is about to get a lot richer, as Tesla fulfills 2018 compensation plan
• Negative Sentiment: A planned ~$25 billion 2026 capex program alarmed investors — the aggressive spending outlook pushes free cash flow negative for the year and is the main proximate cause of downward pressure on the stock. Investors Are Panicking About $25 Billion in Spending at Tesla
• Negative Sentiment: Governance/related‑party scrutiny heats up after reporting on Musk borrowing from SpaceX — raises investor concern about capital allocation and founder conduct. Elon Musk Reportedly Used SpaceX As 'Piggy Bank' To Give Himself, Tesla A Leg Up
• Negative Sentiment: Emerging market‑manipulation risk: reports of fake‑account campaigns targeting Tesla narratives could distort sentiment and amplify swings. EXCLUSIVE: Fake-Account Attack On Tesla Exposes Bigger Threat To US Stocks

Tesla Stock Up 0.6%

TSLA opened at $378.67 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 2.04 and a quick ratio of 1.62. The company's 50-day moving average is $385.16 and its 200 day moving average is $420.14. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $270.78 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.42 trillion, a P/E ratio of 347.40, a PEG ratio of 13.29 and a beta of 1.91.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 4.89%. The company had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.96 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.27 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.35 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on TSLA shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and issued a $510.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $490.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. China Renaissance dropped their price target on shares of Tesla from $382.00 to $372.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Tesla from $540.00 to $480.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $398.42.

Tesla Profile

Tesla, Inc NASDAQ: TSLA is an American company that designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy generation and energy storage products. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Tesla grew into a vertically integrated mobility and clean‑energy company with Elon Musk serving as its chief executive officer. The company's stated mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, reflected in its combined focus on electric drivetrains, battery technology, renewable energy products and software.

Tesla's automotive business includes a lineup of battery‑electric vehicles and related services.

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