Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. Takes Position in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Landscape Capital Management initiated a Tesla position in the second quarter, purchasing 6,585 shares valued at approximately $2.77 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $401.74; targets range from $400 to $485 among recently cited firms.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, exceeding estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 fell short of the $0.50 consensus. The stock traded near $354, while its high valuation and regulatory scrutiny of Cybercab autonomous vehicles remain key risks.

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 6,585 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $2,770,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in Tesla by 11.8% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $35,509,000 after acquiring an additional 9,293 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $2,147,000 after acquiring an additional 931 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 52.2% in the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $4,187,000 after purchasing an additional 3,558 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in Tesla by 9.1% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,135 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $3,855,000 after purchasing an additional 1,011 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC grew its stake in Tesla by 21.2% in the second quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $1,544,000 after purchasing an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group set a $400.00 target price on Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and issued a $485.00 price objective (down from $510.00) on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Tesla from an "underperform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a "hold" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $401.74.

More Tesla News

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 Transactions at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $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 can be accessed through this link. 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 Stock Performance

Shares of TSLA stock opened at $354.08 on Friday. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $358.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is $383.10. 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, Inc. has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The company has a market cap of $1.40 trillion, a PE ratio of 327.85, a PEG ratio of 19.00 and a beta of 1.84.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.Tesla's revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.33 EPS. Analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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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