D L Carlson Investment Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 16,899 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $7,108,000. Tesla makes up about 1.1% of D L Carlson Investment Group Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest position.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of TSLA. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC lifted its position in Tesla by 34.7% during the fourth quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 19,567 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $8,799,000 after purchasing an additional 5,039 shares during the period. Wealthquest Corp purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at $1,035,000. Private Capital Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 139.3% during the 4th quarter. Private Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 21,331 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $9,593,000 after buying an additional 12,417 shares during the period. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 34.8% in the 4th quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 64,481 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $28,998,000 after buying an additional 16,652 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 26.6% in the fourth quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 70,955 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $31,910,000 after acquiring an additional 14,900 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.
Tesla Stock Up 0.3%
Shares of NASDAQ TSLA opened at $357.01 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $358.71 and its 200-day moving average price is $383.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 330.57, a P/E/G ratio of 17.98 and a beta of 1.84.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. Tesla's revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
TSLA has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a "market perform" rating on the stock. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Robert W. Baird set a $475.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Evercore raised shares of Tesla from a "hold" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a "hold" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Tesla has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $401.74.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on TSLA
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total transaction of $1,048,133.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
More Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Cybercab and robotaxi optimism: Tesla has registered 45 purpose-built Cybercabs in Texas, adding credibility to its planned autonomous ride-hailing rollout. Investors are looking for evidence that the vehicle can scale commercially and generate high-margin software or mobility revenue. Tesla's Cybercab Fleet Hits 45 Ahead of Austin Launch
- Positive Sentiment: Potential energy-business tailwind: New U.S. power-grid policy restricting certain Chinese equipment could benefit Tesla’s energy-storage operations, providing an additional growth avenue beyond vehicles. Tesla stock investors stand to gain from U.S. power grid
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunity: Einride plans to deploy at least 75 Tesla Semi trucks in 2026 and 500 by 2027, giving investors a clearer timeline for a potentially meaningful commercial-vehicle business. Tesla Gets First 2026 Delivery Timeline For Landmark 500 Semi Order
- Neutral Sentiment: Event expectations are elevated: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating and a $400 price target, warning that a limited initial Cybercab fleet could trigger a selloff. The event must demonstrate more than a prototype—particularly safety, regulatory progress, production capacity and a credible launch schedule. Tesla Cybercab Momentum Balanced by Execution Risks
- Negative Sentiment: Sales momentum is uneven: China-made EV sales rose only 3.6% year over year in August, sharply slower than July. European registrations were mixed, with major declines in markets including Norway, Sweden, Spain and Portugal despite strong gains in France and Denmark. Tesla's China-made EV sales extend growth streak, but momentum fades
- Negative Sentiment: Autonomy and valuation concerns remain: A reported fatal Illinois crash has renewed scrutiny of Tesla’s FSD technology, while Waymo and Zoox are expanding robotaxi services. Analysts and commentators also question whether Tesla’s roughly $1.4 trillion valuation is justified given pressured margins, slowing growth and a PE ratio above 300. Tesla's FSD Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Fatal Illinois Crash
- Negative Sentiment: Solar retrenchment: Tesla stopped taking Solar Roof orders and has not reported solar deployment figures since late 2023, reinforcing concerns that some non-automotive initiatives are being deprioritized. Tesla Stopped Reporting Solar Numbers 10 Quarters Ago
Tesla Company Profile
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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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