Odyssean LLC Has $3.08 Million Holdings in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Odyssean LLC grew its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 98.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 7,314 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 3,622 shares during the quarter. Odyssean LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $3,076,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Tesla during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Friedenthal Financial raised its holdings in Tesla by 66.7% during the first quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Harborfront Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla confirmed that its long-delayed Semi electric truck will enter Europe, with customer deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Morgan Stanley argues that high diesel prices could improve the economics of electric heavy-duty trucks and create a large new market for Tesla. Tesla eyes European freight market with long-delayed Semi truck
• Positive Sentiment: The Semi announcement strengthens Tesla’s longer-term growth narrative beyond passenger vehicles. Investors are also focused on possible future catalysts from robotaxis, Full Self-Driving software and Optimus robotics, although these businesses have yet to demonstrate large-scale profitability. How Tesla could transform trucking
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla’s Cybercab pilot in Austin and recent Optimus demonstrations are sustaining investor interest in artificial intelligence and autonomous services. However, analysts and investors continue to debate whether Tesla can scale robotaxis profitably and compete with Waymo. Tesla opinions on Optimus and robotaxi innovations
• Negative Sentiment: China remains a significant pressure point. Tesla’s August sales reportedly fell about 26% year over year despite the launch of the Model Y Performance, marking another monthly decline amid intense competition from BYD and other domestic manufacturers. Tesla launches Model Y Performance in China
• Negative Sentiment: House lawmakers are seeking federal action after videos appeared to show drivers asleep while using Autopilot or Full Self-Driving. Additional scrutiny could slow autonomous-service expansion and increase legal, regulatory and reputational risks. House Democrat urges US action over sleeping Tesla drivers
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about Tesla’s valuation and profitability: operating margins have reportedly fallen to 1.4%, free cash flow turned negative, and China discounts could support deliveries while further reducing margins. The stock’s premium valuation leaves limited room for execution disappointments.
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold shares to cover tax withholding on vested equity awards. While the transaction may attract attention, it was not described as a discretionary investment sale and therefore provides limited insight into management’s outlook. Vaibhav Taneja sells Tesla shares

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Tesla Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $365.44 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.44 trillion, a PE ratio of 338.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 18.45 and a beta of 1.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $297.38 and a 52-week high of $498.83. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $353.71 and a 200 day moving average of $381.26.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion for 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%. The firm's revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on TSLA. Sanford C. Bernstein raised shares of Tesla from an "underperform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Truist Financial set a $370.00 price target on shares of Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. BMO Capital Markets assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, August 17th. They issued an "outperform" rating on the stock. Roth Capital reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group set a $410.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One 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 given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $414.68.

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc is an American technology and automotive company that designs, develops, manufactures and sells electric vehicles and related energy products. Its vehicle lineup has included the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck, along with commercial and specialty products such as the Tesla Semi.

The company also develops energy-generation and storage products, including solar panels, solar roofing systems and battery storage solutions for residential, commercial and utility customers.

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