29,055 Shares in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Bought by First National Bank of Omaha

Key Points

• First National Bank of Omaha acquired 29,055 Tesla shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $12.15 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla’s stock.
• Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares for roughly $1.05 million to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards, reducing his holdings by 10.57%.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, above estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 missed expectations. Shares opened at $367.95, while analysts’ average rating remained “Hold” with an average price target of $401.74.

First National Bank of Omaha bought a new position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 29,055 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $12,148,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Friedenthal Financial increased its position in Tesla by 66.7% during the 1st quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX bought a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Harborfront Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Tesla News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Anticipation is building for Tesla’s Cybercab event in Austin, where the company is expected to showcase a two-seat autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals. Investors are treating the event as a potential catalyst for Tesla’s robotaxi strategy and future revenue growth. Tesla Cybercab launch article
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that Tesla has begun production of its Optimus humanoid robot, along with updates involving artificial intelligence and Grok, reinforced the bull case that Tesla is becoming more than an electric-vehicle manufacturer. Optimus and Grok updates
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s potential expansion of solar production with SpaceX and a reported large Texas chip-making facility added to optimism around its energy, computing and AI infrastructure ambitions. Texas chip facility report
• Positive Sentiment: Higher crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical concerns revived the possibility that expensive gasoline could improve consumer interest in electric vehicles. Tesla also plans to raise prices on certain Cybertruck models, potentially supporting revenue per vehicle. Oil prices and Tesla shares
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation that Tesla could resume accepting Bitcoin payments resurfaced after Bitcoin mining reportedly surpassed Elon Musk’s earlier clean-energy threshold. No policy change has been confirmed, so the near-term stock impact is uncertain. Tesla Bitcoin payments report
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that Tesla’s roughly $25 billion 2026 capital budget, including spending on Optimus and robotaxis, could pressure cash flow if commercialization is delayed. Analysts also warn that autonomy may become a commodity, limiting Tesla’s eventual market share and valuation upside. Tesla investment risks
• Negative Sentiment: A failed reported Robotaxi ride and Tesla’s decision to discontinue Solar Roof sales highlight execution and product-adoption risks, although the company is shifting toward conventional solar panels and energy storage. Tesla Solar Roof decision

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,864,085.80. This represents a 10.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

Tesla Stock Performance

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $367.95 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla, Inc. has a twelve month low of $297.38 and a twelve month high of $498.83. The company has a fifty day moving average of $359.59 and a 200-day moving average of $384.52. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.45 trillion, a P/E ratio of 340.70, a P/E/G ratio of 17.61 and a beta of 1.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm's revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on TSLA. BTIG Research lowered shares of Tesla to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an "overweight" rating and issued a $485.00 target price (down from $510.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $420.00 price target on Tesla in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $400.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $401.74.

Tesla Company 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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