BIP Wealth LLC Acquires Shares of 11,510 Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• BIP Wealth LLC initiated a Tesla position in the second quarter, purchasing 11,510 shares valued at approximately $4.84 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Tesla’s latest quarter showed revenue of $28.24 billion, up 25.5% year over year and above estimates, but earnings of $0.33 per share missed consensus by $0.17. The stock opened at $348.75, while its valuation remained elevated at a P/E ratio above 322.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating and a $401.74 target price. Investors are weighing potential growth from robotaxis, Cybercab, Optimus and Semi deliveries against recalls, FSD safety concerns, weak margins and increasing EV competition.

BIP Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 11,510 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $4,841,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of TSLA. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 4th quarter worth approximately $17,128,100,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Tesla by 3,205.5% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 21,459,599 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $9,650,811,000 after buying an additional 20,810,386 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of Tesla by 56.0% in the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 20,755,605 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $9,334,211,000 after buying an additional 7,450,766 shares during the last quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. raised its holdings in Tesla by 882.8% in the fourth quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 8,202,060 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $3,688,630,000 after acquiring an additional 7,367,507 shares in the last quarter. Finally, H&H International Investment LLC bought a new position in Tesla during the 1st quarter valued at $1,267,259,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 in the company, valued at $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Tesla Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $348.75 on Friday. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.38 trillion, a P/E ratio of 322.92, a PEG ratio of 17.91 and a beta of 1.83. The firm's 50 day moving average is $360.33 and its two-hundred day moving average is $385.15. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is expanding its robotaxi operation beyond Austin and Miami, with longer service hours and a larger unsupervised fleet. State regulators have also approved permits for Tesla to operate robotaxis, supporting the company’s strategy to monetize autonomous driving. Tesla robotaxi expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is preparing an August Cybercab rollout beginning with employee rides, while Cybercab production has reportedly started. Investors view the vehicle and robotaxi network as potential long-term revenue opportunities not yet fully reflected in the stock. Cybercab rollout
• Positive Sentiment: Optimus humanoid robot production has reportedly begun at Tesla’s Fremont facility, and the company is installing additional robotics manufacturing lines. The development strengthens the long-term artificial-intelligence and automation narrative, although meaningful financial benefits may take time. Optimus production
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial truckmaker Einride expects to receive approximately 75 Tesla Semi trucks in 2026, with the remainder of its 500-truck order scheduled for 2027. The timeline provides evidence of commercial demand, though deliveries will be spread over several years. Einride Tesla Semi order
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla announced a September 24 Semi event that could provide updates on autonomous trucking and production plans, making it a potential catalyst but offering no immediate earnings impact. Tesla Semi event
• Negative Sentiment: Tesla is voluntarily recalling about 3 million vehicles in China over door handles that may fail after severe crashes and inadequate driver-attention monitoring. The recall adds regulatory, cost and reputational risks to the company’s autonomy push. Tesla China recall
• Negative Sentiment: Criticism intensified after a vehicle using Tesla’s latest FSD software reportedly nearly drove into a train, renewing concerns about system reliability and the gap between supervised assistance and fully autonomous driving. Tesla FSD incident
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and investors continue to question Tesla’s valuation because weak margins and traditional EV risks are not easily reconciled with a price-to-earnings ratio above 300. Toyota’s rising electrified-vehicle volume and broader EV competition further challenge Tesla’s automotive leadership.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Citigroup reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $491.00 target price on Tesla and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $485.00 price target (down from $510.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Phillip Securities reduced their price objective on Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a "sell" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, BTIG Research downgraded shares of Tesla to a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Tesla has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price 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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