3,868 Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Sold by B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC

Key Points

• B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors cut its Tesla stake by 48%, selling 3,868 shares during the third quarter and retaining 4,191 shares valued at approximately $1.49 million.
• Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.2% of Tesla, with several firms increasing their positions despite B.O.S.S.’s reduction.
• Tesla has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $411.04. Its latest quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share exceeded estimates, while revenue of $28.05 billion was essentially flat year over year.

B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC reduced its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 48.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 4,191 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 3,868 shares during the quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $1,487,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its holdings in Tesla by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 12,524,752 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $5,267,911,000 after purchasing an additional 591,243 shares in the last quarter. One Plus One Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,009,000. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 23.6% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 56,240 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $20,908,000 after buying an additional 10,747 shares in the last quarter. H&H International Investment LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the 1st quarter worth approximately $1,267,259,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 43,600 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $15,470,000 after buying an additional 4,806 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a "hold" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Citigroup reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Roth Capital restated a "buy" rating and set a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, August 17th. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, October 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $411.04.

Tesla Trading Up 5.2%

Tesla stock opened at $391.62 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.55 trillion, a PE ratio of 430.36, a P/E/G ratio of 23.62 and a beta of 1.92. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $363.77 and a 200 day moving average price of $386.75. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.74, a quick ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $28.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $28.06 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 3.03%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down .2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.50 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Tesla

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at $9,353,296.36. The trade was a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 20.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays upgrade and SpaceX speculation: Barclays upgraded Tesla to Overweight from Equal Weight and raised its price target from $370 to $450. The analyst cited potential value from a Tesla-SpaceX transaction, as well as improving prospects for Tesla’s automotive, energy-storage and autonomous-driving businesses. Tesla and SpaceX have reportedly formed independent committees to evaluate a possible combination, but no deal has been agreed. Buy Tesla Stock, Says Analyst. Why It Can Surge 20%.
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomy momentum: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system received approval in Latvia, reportedly bringing the number of approving EU countries to 10. Separately, a partnership with Turo will promote FSD-equipped Tesla vehicles available through its rental marketplace, potentially increasing consumer adoption and subscription revenue. Cybercab activity also reportedly reached a record during Austin’s Formula One weekend. Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving
• Positive Sentiment: AI and robotics investment case: Analysts argued that Tesla’s reduced 2026 capital-spending forecast reflects timing rather than a retreat from AI. The company still has more than $45 billion in cash and investments to fund Full Self-Driving, Cybercab and Optimus development. Management also expects spending to rise in future years.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data appears inconsistent: One report described a large increase in October short interest but simultaneously listed total short interest at zero shares and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio. The figures should therefore be treated cautiously rather than as a reliable signal of short-covering demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and valuation concerns: Tesla’s third-quarter revenue was essentially flat year over year, while operating income reportedly fell 56%. Critics also highlighted a P/E ratio above 400 and questioned whether the stock price already discounts successful autonomy, robotics and SpaceX-related outcomes.
• Negative Sentiment: Cybertruck weakness: Reports that Tesla canceled or delayed Cybertruck availability in two countries underscore concerns about the vehicle’s weaker-than-expected demand and limited international expansion. Tesla Cancels Cybertruck in Two Countries

Tesla Profile

Tesla, Inc is an electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, the company designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck. Tesla also develops vehicle software, driver-assistance features and related services intended to support the operation and ownership of its vehicles.

Beyond automobiles, Tesla produces energy storage products for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications, including the Powerwall and Megapack.

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