Hamilton Wealth LLC increased its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 682.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,029 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 7,003 shares during the period. Hamilton Wealth LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $3,571,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 252,386,304 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $112,241,237,000 after buying an additional 995,623 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 5.8% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 44,035,949 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $19,583,547,000 after acquiring an additional 2,403,019 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Tesla in the second quarter worth $11,839,824,000. Legal & General Group Plc grew its position in Tesla by 5.9% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 20,225,098 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $6,424,705,000 after acquiring an additional 1,134,678 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi increased its stake in Tesla by 20.4% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 20,194,152 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $6,374,284,000 after acquiring an additional 3,422,270 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Tesla Trading Up 1.1%
Shares of TSLA stock opened at $395.56 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.48 trillion, a PE ratio of 366.26, a P/E/G ratio of 11.57 and a beta of 1.89. Tesla, Inc. has a 1-year low of $214.25 and a 1-year high of $498.83. The business has a 50-day moving average of $418.86 and a 200 day moving average of $426.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.77.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.75 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.Tesla's revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.73 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current year.
Tesla News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk says Tesla’s Terafab AI‑chip project is launching imminently, lifting investor optimism that Tesla can vertically integrate critical semiconductors for autonomy and AI — a potential multi‑year revenue and margin catalyst. Elon Musk Says Tesla's 'Terafab' AI Chip Project Launches In 7 Days
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla won Ofgem approval to sell electricity across Great Britain, expanding its energy business beyond EVs — a diversification that can add recurring revenue and improve unit economics over time. Is Tesla Expanding Beyond EVs Into Energy Supply in UK?
- Positive Sentiment: Some market analysts and stock graders have recently upgraded Tesla’s ranking, which can attract institutional flows and support near‑term buying interest. Tesla Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: While investors cheer Terafab, analysts warn a full‑scale chip fabs buildout could cost tens‑to‑hundreds of billions and will be capital intensive — boosting upside if successful but raising execution and cash‑burn risks. Tesla's stock rises as investors embrace ambitious foray into AI-chip making
- Neutral Sentiment: Tesla and graphite supplier Syrah agreed to extend timelines to resolve an offtake dispute, keeping supply uncertainty alive but avoiding an immediate disruption. Australia's Syrah, Tesla extend deadline to resolve alleged default in graphite supply deal
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. retail EV deliveries appear weak: Benzinga reports Tesla’s U.S. sales plunged ~26% in January — a near‑term demand red flag that highlights sensitivity to incentives, macro and competition. Tesla US Sales Sank 26% In January, But 5 Automakers Saw Electric Vehicle Growth
- Negative Sentiment: Rival BYD outpaced Tesla in 2025 and is pursuing acquisitions and faster global expansion — intensifying competitive pressure on pricing, margins and market share. BYD Beat Tesla In 2025: Could Acquisitions Help Further Global Dominance?
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/brand risks: Tesla’s “Cybercab” name hit a trademark dispute with a French beverage company — a small but visible legal headache ahead of a high‑profile product launch. Tesla's ‘Cybercab' Name Hits a Roadblock: A French Beverage Company
- Negative Sentiment: Technicals and sentiment show stress: social and research threads flagged a close below the 200‑day moving average and heavy insider selling, which can amplify downside if momentum reverses. Tesla Stock (TSLA) Opinions on Closing Below 200-Day Moving Average
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
TSLA has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Piper Sandler reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America started coverage on Tesla in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a "buy" rating and a $460.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Tesla from $130.00 to $125.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $406.84.
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Insider Activity
In related news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,731 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $415.56, for a total transaction of $10,692,774.36. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 19,669 shares in the company, valued at $8,173,649.64. This represents a 56.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total transaction of $898,875.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares of the company's stock, valued at $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 87,995 shares of company stock valued at $38,315,650. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Tesla Profile
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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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