Quantbot Technologies LP Acquires New Holdings in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Quantbot Technologies acquired 19,788 Tesla shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $8.3 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 66.2% of Tesla’s outstanding stock.
• Tesla shares were trading at $354.08, down 5.9%, with a very high P/E ratio of 327.85. The company’s latest quarterly earnings missed analyst expectations, although revenue increased 25.5% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $401.74; Tesla’s CFO also sold shares to cover tax obligations tied to vested equity awards.

Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 19,788 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $8,323,000.

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

Tesla Trading Down 5.9%

Shares of TSLA stock opened at $354.08 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, a P/E ratio of 327.85, a P/E/G ratio of 19.00 and a beta of 1.84. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83. 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 firm has a 50-day moving average price of $358.22 and a 200 day moving average price of $383.10.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released 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 return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm's revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible 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 currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on TSLA. Stifel Nicolaus set a $491.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $400.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, DZ Bank upgraded shares of Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research 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, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $401.74.

Tesla Company 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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