Csenge Advisory Group Invests $10.74 Million in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Csenge Advisory Group acquired 25,528 Tesla shares during the second quarter, worth approximately $10.74 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.20% of Tesla.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: Tesla has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $401.74, despite several “Buy” ratings and one “Sell” rating.
• Tesla’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of 25.5% to $28.24 billion but missed earnings expectations, reporting $0.33 EPS versus the $0.50 consensus. CFO Vaibhav Taneja also sold 2,606 shares to cover tax-withholding obligations.

Csenge Advisory Group acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 25,528 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $10,737,000.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 1,512 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $680,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Tesla by 1.6% in the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $605,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC increased 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. Brio Consultants LLC lifted its holdings in shares of 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 lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 1.7% during 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 last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TSLA has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Roth Capital reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Oppenheimer restated a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. TD Cowen restated a "buy" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, August 14th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $491.00 target price on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Glj Research reissued a "sell" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $401.74.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total value of $1,048,133.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their position. 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. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cybercab and robotaxi optimism: Tesla has registered 45 purpose-built Cybercabs in Texas, adding credibility to its planned autonomous ride-hailing rollout. Investors are looking for evidence that the vehicle can scale commercially and generate high-margin software or mobility revenue. Tesla's Cybercab Fleet Hits 45 Ahead of Austin Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Potential energy-business tailwind: New U.S. power-grid policy restricting certain Chinese equipment could benefit Tesla’s energy-storage operations, providing an additional growth avenue beyond vehicles. Tesla stock investors stand to gain from U.S. power grid
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunity: Einride plans to deploy at least 75 Tesla Semi trucks in 2026 and 500 by 2027, giving investors a clearer timeline for a potentially meaningful commercial-vehicle business. Tesla Gets First 2026 Delivery Timeline For Landmark 500 Semi Order
• Neutral Sentiment: Event expectations are elevated: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating and a $400 price target, warning that a limited initial Cybercab fleet could trigger a selloff. The event must demonstrate more than a prototype—particularly safety, regulatory progress, production capacity and a credible launch schedule. Tesla Cybercab Momentum Balanced by Execution Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Sales momentum is uneven: China-made EV sales rose only 3.6% year over year in August, sharply slower than July. European registrations were mixed, with major declines in markets including Norway, Sweden, Spain and Portugal despite strong gains in France and Denmark. Tesla's China-made EV sales extend growth streak, but momentum fades
• Negative Sentiment: Autonomy and valuation concerns remain: A reported fatal Illinois crash has renewed scrutiny of Tesla’s FSD technology, while Waymo and Zoox are expanding robotaxi services. Analysts and commentators also question whether Tesla’s roughly $1.4 trillion valuation is justified given pressured margins, slowing growth and a PE ratio above 300. Tesla's FSD Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Fatal Illinois Crash
• Negative Sentiment: Solar retrenchment: Tesla stopped taking Solar Roof orders and has not reported solar deployment figures since late 2023, reinforcing concerns that some non-automotive initiatives are being deprioritized. Tesla Stopped Reporting Solar Numbers 10 Quarters Ago

Tesla Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TSLA opened at $357.01 on Thursday. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The firm has a market cap of $1.41 trillion, a P/E ratio of 330.57, a P/E/G ratio of 17.98 and a beta of 1.84. The business's 50 day moving average price is $358.71 and its 200 day moving average price is $383.59.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.33 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.

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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