Fischer Financial Services Inc. Purchases Shares of 2,722 Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Fischer Financial Services purchased 2,722 Tesla shares worth approximately $1.145 million, while institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of the company.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: Tesla has a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $401.74, despite several firms maintaining “Buy” or “Outperform” ratings.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, exceeding estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 fell short of the $0.50 consensus forecast. The stock opened at $357.01 and trades at a very high forward valuation, with a price-to-earnings ratio above 330.

Fischer Financial Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 2,722 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $1,145,000.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC lifted its holdings in Tesla by 34.7% during the 4th quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 19,567 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $8,799,000 after purchasing an additional 5,039 shares during the last quarter. Wealthquest Corp acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the fourth quarter valued at $1,035,000. Private Capital Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 139.3% in the fourth quarter. Private Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 21,331 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $9,593,000 after purchasing an additional 12,417 shares during the last quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 34.8% in the fourth quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 64,481 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $28,998,000 after purchasing an additional 16,652 shares during the period. Finally, Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 26.6% during the 4th quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 70,955 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $31,910,000 after buying an additional 14,900 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on TSLA shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $500.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Tesla from $475.00 to $445.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Tesla in a research report on Friday, June 5th. They issued a "buy" rating on the stock. Evercore raised Tesla from a "hold" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. 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 issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $401.74.

Tesla Stock Up 0.3%

TSLA stock 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 business has a 50-day simple moving average of $358.71 and a 200 day simple moving average of $383.59. 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 company has a market cap of $1.41 trillion, a PE ratio of 330.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 17.98 and a beta of 1.84.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results 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). The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. Tesla's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Tesla News Roundup

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

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total value of $1,048,133.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

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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