71,476 Shares in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Purchased by Diversify Advisory Services LLC

Key Points

• Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased 71,476 Tesla shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $22.1 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, up 25.5% year over year and above estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 missed the $0.50 consensus forecast.
• Analysts’ consensus rating is “Hold”, with an average price target of $401.74; ratings include 23 Buy or Strong Buy recommendations, 19 Holds and four Sells. Tesla’s CFO also sold shares to cover tax withholding obligations.

Diversify Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 71,476 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $22,102,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 1,512 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $680,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. Clear Trail Advisors LLC increased its position in Tesla by 1.6% during the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $605,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. Peirce Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $697,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Brio Consultants LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. Brio Consultants LLC now owns 575 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Community Bank & Trust Waco Texas boosted its holdings in Tesla by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Community Bank & Trust Waco Texas now owns 1,581 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $711,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Tesla Price Performance

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $367.95 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. The company has a 50-day moving average of $359.59 and a 200-day moving average of $384.52. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The company has a market capitalization of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 340.70, a PEG ratio of 17.61 and a beta of 1.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. The business's revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $420.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, July 27th. Glj Research reiterated a "sell" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Phillip Securities decreased their target price on Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a "sell" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. DZ Bank upgraded Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on Tesla in a report on Friday, June 5th. They issued a "buy" rating for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $401.74.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total transaction of $1,048,133.20. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 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.

Tesla News Roundup

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

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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