Motley Fool Asset Management LLC Acquires 38,088 Shares of Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Motley Fool Asset Management increased its Tesla stake by 34.6% in the third quarter, purchasing 38,088 additional shares for a total of 148,036 shares valued at approximately $52.5 million.
• Institutional investors own 66.2% of Tesla, while CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares for about $938,499 to cover tax obligations related to vested equity awards.
• Tesla slightly exceeded quarterly EPS expectations but reported essentially flat year-over-year revenue. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, with an average price target of $414.51 amid significant valuation and profitability concerns.

Motley Fool Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 34.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 148,036 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 38,088 shares during the period. Tesla comprises 2.0% of Motley Fool Asset Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 11th largest position. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $52,525,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of TSLA. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Harborfront Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Tesla during the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Montgomery Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Tesla during the second quarter valued at about $40,000. Timbuktu Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the second quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, Navigoe LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the second quarter worth about $45,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 20.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Tesla Stock Down 0.8%

TSLA opened at $404.22 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $367.47 and a 200 day moving average of $386.26. The company has a market cap of $1.60 trillion, a PE ratio of 444.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 23.62 and a beta of 1.92. Tesla, Inc. has a 12 month low of $297.38 and a 12 month high of $498.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.74, a quick ratio of 1.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $28.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $28.06 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.11% and a return on equity of 3.03%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down .2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.50 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.70 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $442.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. HSBC restated a "reduce" rating and set a $157.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $475.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Mizuho upped their price objective on Tesla from $450.00 to $460.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Tesla currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $414.51.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays upgraded Tesla to Overweight with a $450 price target, arguing that the company’s potential extends beyond a SpaceX merger. Analysts cited electric vehicles, energy storage and Full Self-Driving subscriptions as independent growth drivers. Why Tesla’s Upside Is About More Than a SpaceX Merger
• Positive Sentiment: Optimism around robotaxis continued after Elon Musk said Tesla plans to expand service to Miami and Tampa beaches. ARK Invest also reaffirmed its highly bullish long-term price target, assigning most of Tesla’s projected future value to robotaxis. Elon Musk Says Tesla Robotaxi Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s battery-storage business is showing demand strength, with Megapack systems reportedly nearing a sellout through 2027. A growing battery-passport market could also benefit Tesla’s energy and compliance-related offerings. Tesla Is Nearing a Sellout of Megapack Systems
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation about a Tesla-SpaceX merger remains a major market driver, but no transaction terms or agreement have been announced. Such a deal could provide strategic benefits while also creating dilution, governance and valuation concerns for Tesla shareholders. Elon Musk Says Merging SpaceX and Tesla Would Be a Good Idea
• Negative Sentiment: Recent positive free cash flow appears driven largely by lower-than-expected capital spending—$4.73 billion versus roughly $7.77 billion expected—rather than improved operations. Operating income reportedly fell 56% to $718 million, underscoring pressure on profitability while Tesla invests heavily in AI, robotaxis and Optimus. Tesla’s Free Cash Flow Just Turned Positive
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory concerns also weighed on sentiment: 80 Tesla drivers in South Korea reportedly face criminal referrals for unauthorized FSD activation, while commentary questioned the Roadster’s performance and the company’s ability to defend its autonomy lead against Waymo and Chinese rivals. Tesla’s extremely high earnings multiple leaves little room for disappointment. 80 Tesla Drivers Face Criminal Charges in South Korea

Tesla Company Profile

Tesla, Inc is an electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, the company designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck. Tesla also develops vehicle software, driver-assistance features and related services intended to support the operation and ownership of its vehicles.

Beyond automobiles, Tesla produces energy storage products for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications, including the Powerwall and Megapack.

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