6,203 Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Sold by Mirador Capital Partners LP

Key Points

• Mirador Capital Partners cut its Tesla stake by 51.6% in the third quarter, selling 6,203 shares and retaining 5,820 shares valued at approximately $2.1 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Tesla shares opened at $382.70 after rising 2.1%, but the stock remains highly valued at a P/E ratio of 354.36. The company’s latest quarterly EPS missed estimates despite revenue exceeding expectations and growing 25.5% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $412.19. Growth opportunities include improving China-made vehicle sales, AI and robotics initiatives, and commercial vehicle expansion, while profitability, valuation, regulatory scrutiny and uneven China demand remain key risks.

Mirador Capital Partners LP trimmed its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 51.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 5,820 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 6,203 shares during the period. Mirador Capital Partners LP's holdings in Tesla were worth $2,065,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Clear Trail Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 1.6% in the 1st quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $605,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Peirce Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Tesla by 1.5% during the second quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $697,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. WealthTrust Axiom LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. WealthTrust Axiom LLC now owns 1,630 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $733,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 3.8% in the first quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY now owns 713 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $265,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Phillip James Consulting Co. increased its stake in Tesla by 8.7% during the 1st quarter. Phillip James Consulting Co. now owns 326 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $121,000 after buying an additional 26 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: China production and European demand improved: Tesla sold 95,366 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in September, up 5% year over year and marking an 11th consecutive month of growth. European demand also reportedly continued to recover. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor ambitions supported the bullish narrative: Musk’s reported Tesla-SpaceX “Terafab” chip project could give Tesla more control over chips needed for robotics, autonomy, and energy businesses. Analysts including Dan Ives continue to view robotaxis, robotics, and software as potential long-term growth drivers. Dan Ives Tesla robotaxi article
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunities are expanding: Tesla received a 50-truck Semi order from IMC Logistics and opened its first heavy-duty Megacharger site with Pilot, supporting the company’s efforts to build an electric freight ecosystem. Pilot and Tesla Megacharger announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: European FSD rebranding reduces regulatory friction but creates uncertainty: Tesla renamed “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe after German regulatory pushback. The change may improve approval prospects, but it also highlights ongoing scrutiny and could weaken the value of Tesla’s established FSD branding. CNBC article
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation remain major risks: Analysts expect a double-digit profit decline in the upcoming report, while Tesla’s very high earnings multiple leaves limited room for disappointing margins or guidance. Commentary also points to heavy AI spending and pressure on automotive gross margins. Tesla earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: China sales trends were mixed: September retail sales reportedly fell 9%, despite a 58% increase in Shanghai exports. This suggests regional demand remains uneven and that headline production or shipment growth may not fully translate into local deliveries. Benzinga China sales article

Tesla Trading Up 2.1%

TSLA opened at $382.70 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. Tesla, Inc. has a one year low of $297.38 and a one year high of $498.83. The company has a market cap of $1.51 trillion, a P/E ratio of 354.36, a PEG ratio of 20.95 and a beta of 1.92. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $355.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $377.22.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.80 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have commented on TSLA. Tigress Financial reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $550.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday. Barclays lifted their target price on Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. HSBC reissued a "reduce" rating and set a $157.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday. Robert W. Baird set a $475.00 price target on Tesla in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $370.00 target price on shares of Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Tesla currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $412.19.

Tesla Company Profile

Tesla, Inc NASDAQ: TSLA designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla's energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.

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