Ally Financial Inc. Takes Position in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Ally Financial purchased 13,000 Tesla shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $5.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with Tesla carrying an average “Hold” rating and an average price target of $401.74; JPMorgan recently lowered its target to $445.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, above estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 missed the $0.50 consensus. The stock’s elevated valuation and risks surrounding Cybercab regulatory approval remain key concerns.

Ally Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 13,000 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $5,468,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Wealthquest Corp acquired a new position in Tesla in the 4th quarter valued at $1,035,000. Private Capital Advisors Inc. grew 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 worth $9,593,000 after purchasing an additional 12,417 shares in the last quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 34.8% during 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 purchasing an additional 16,652 shares in the last quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 14,900 shares during the period. Finally, Cascade Financial Partners LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 866.8% in the fourth quarter. Cascade Financial Partners LLC now owns 207,999 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $93,541,000 after purchasing an additional 186,485 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have issued reports on TSLA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Tesla from $475.00 to $445.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. UBS Group set a $460.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Mizuho set a $450.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. William Blair restated a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated a "mixed" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Tesla presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $401.74.

Tesla Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $354.08 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $1.40 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 327.85, a PEG ratio of 17.88 and a beta of 1.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.55. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $358.22 and a 200 day simple moving average of $383.10. Tesla, Inc. has a one year low of $297.38 and a one year high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates 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 business's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS. Research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla began offering limited Cybercab rides in Austin, marking tangible progress toward its long-promised autonomous-vehicle strategy. The company is also soliciting interest from businesses that may purchase Cybercab fleets or provide supporting infrastructure, potentially expanding the model beyond Tesla-operated vehicles. Tesla Cybercab Hits Austin Streets
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla said the Cybercab motor uses no rare-earth metals, which could reduce supply-chain exposure. Separately, French authorities began testing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology, a possible step toward European regulatory progress. Cybercab Rare-Earth-Free Motor
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts identified potential support around $330–$331 after the stock failed to hold resistance near $380. A successful rebound could restore momentum, but a break below roughly $347 could increase downside pressure. Tesla Forecast and Technical Levels
• Negative Sentiment: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit involving approximately 1,000 Cybercabs. Regulators are reviewing Tesla’s self-certification and whether a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or conventional mirrors complies with federal safety standards, creating potential approval and rollout delays. NHTSA Cybercab Probe
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and financial media characterized the event as underwhelming, citing limited updates and unanswered questions about manufacturing scale, commercialization and economics. Bearish commentary—including a reiterated sell rating and an extreme downside forecast—added to the pressure, especially given Tesla’s very high earnings multiple and recent EPS miss. Tesla Stock Drops After Cybercab Update

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business's stock in a transaction 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 owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Tesla

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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