Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Holdings Raised by Vest Financial LLC

Key Points

• Vest Financial LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 16.8% to 42,176 shares, valued at about $18.97 million, per its latest 13F filing.
• Tesla's Q1 results were mixed: an EPS beat ($0.41 vs. $0.39) but a revenue miss ($22.39B vs. $22.96B), leaving analysts split and the consensus rating at "Hold" with a $398.42 price target while shares trade near $376.
• Market sentiment is bifurcated—positives include Elon Musk's Optimus V3 hype and Cybercab production news, but concerns over a ~$25B 2026 capex plan, governance questions related to SpaceX, and significant insider selling (53,804 shares, ~$20.9M) raise cash‑flow and risk worries.

Vest Financial LLC raised its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 16.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 42,176 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after buying an additional 6,081 shares during the period. Vest Financial LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $18,967,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of TSLA. Networth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Tesla in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Tesla in the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Prism Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Tesla during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk again teased a “special” Optimus V3 and publicly called robots Tesla’s biggest product; renewed Optimus hype is a near-term sentiment catalyst for TSLA. Tesla Stock Rises. Elon Musk Talks Up 'Special' Optimus 3 Robot.
• Positive Sentiment: Musk posted video evidence that Cybercab production has started — a tangible product milestone that supports revenue diversification beyond passenger cars. With the Cybercab in Production, Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Tesla Stock Now?
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. regulators (NHTSA) closed the Model Y steering-bolt probe without requiring a recall — removes a short-term regulatory overhang and reduces risk of near-term costs. US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 results: EPS topped estimates but revenue missed — mixed fundamentals keep investors debating growth vs. valuation. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Falls Shy of Revenue, Beats on Profit in Q1
• Neutral Sentiment: Chinese rivals BYD and Geely reported double-digit profit declines — weaker competitor results can help demand dynamics, but they also reflect broader industry headwinds. Tesla Rivals Geely, BYD Report Double-Digit Profit Decline In First Quarter 2026 Amid Revenue Shortfall, Foreign Exchange Volatility
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes and price-target moves are mixed (some buy reiterations, some trims) — keeps trading range-bound and increases sensitivity to headline risk. Tesla Deutsche Bank Gives A Buy Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are uneasy about Tesla’s enlarged ~$25B 2026 capex plan to fund AI/robotics/chips — the spending profile likely pushes full-year free cash flow negative and is cited as the main reason shares have underperformed. Investors Are Panicking About $25 Billion in Spending at Tesla
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing robotaxi/FSD skepticism and critical commentary from investors (e.g., Gary Black) keep doubts about timing and revenue from autonomy — a key long-term valuation hinge. Tesla Bulls 'Blindly Parrotting' Elon Musk's FSD Hype, Says Gary Black
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of Musk using SpaceX capital historically and the new SpaceX pay/IPO narrative raise governance and capital-allocation questions that could pressure TSLA sentiment if investors rotate into SpaceX. Elon Musk Reportedly Used SpaceX As 'Piggy Bank' To Give Himself, Tesla A Leg Up
• Negative Sentiment: Security researchers warn of coordinated fake-account campaigns that can distort sentiment and amplify swings in Tesla’s stock — a new market-risk vector. EXCLUSIVE: Fake-Account Attack On Tesla Exposes Bigger Threat To US Stocks

Tesla Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TSLA opened at $376.02 on Wednesday. Tesla, Inc. has a 12 month low of $270.78 and a 12 month high of $498.83. The company has a market cap of $1.41 trillion, a P/E ratio of 344.97, a P/E/G ratio of 13.59 and a beta of 1.91. The business's 50 day moving average is $384.47 and its two-hundred day moving average is $419.88. The company has a quick ratio of 1.62, a current ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.89% and a net margin of 3.95%.The company had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $22.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share. Tesla's revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.32 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. TD Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $490.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. William Blair reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald restated an "overweight" rating and issued a $510.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Tesla presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $398.42.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was 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. This trade represents a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total value of $9,273,947.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 33,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,166,913.80. This trade represents a 43.25% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 53,804 shares of company stock worth $20,865,598. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

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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