Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Acquired by GAMMA Investing LLC

Key Points

• GAMMA Investing increased its Tesla stake by 2.9% in the third quarter to 72,599 shares valued at approximately $25.8 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 66.2% of Tesla.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with Tesla holding an overall “Hold” rating and an average price target of $412.19; individual targets range from $400 to $450.
• Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion, ahead of estimates, but earnings per share of $0.33 missed expectations. The stock trades at an extremely high price-to-earnings ratio of roughly 347, leaving it vulnerable to execution, profitability and regulatory concerns.

GAMMA Investing LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 2.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 72,599 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 2,061 shares during the quarter. Tesla accounts for approximately 0.9% of GAMMA Investing LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position. GAMMA Investing LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $25,759,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of TSLA. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Tesla by 3,205.5% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 21,459,599 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $9,650,811,000 after acquiring an additional 20,810,386 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc bought a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at about $8,535,612,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at about $6,083,630,000. Deutsche Bank AG acquired a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,039,090,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $3,144,509,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TSLA has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. William Blair restated a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. DZ Bank raised Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $400.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $412.19.

Tesla Trading Down 0.7%

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $375.00 on Friday. 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 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The firm's 50 day moving average is $354.18 and its 200 day moving average is $377.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.48 trillion, a PE ratio of 347.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.92.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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). Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. Tesla's revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.83 earnings per share for the current year.

More Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 deliveries exceeded expectations: Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles, providing a near-term boost to the investment story. However, investors will focus on automotive margins and cash flow when full quarterly results are released, reportedly on October 21. Tesla's EV Delivery Beat Is In
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial electrification is expanding: Tesla and Pilot opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks and announced three additional locations. Tesla also received an order for 50 Tesla Semis from IMC Logistics, supporting future energy and truck revenue opportunities. Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger Site
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomy and insurance ecosystem gains: Lemonade expanded autonomous-car insurance support to Tesla vehicles using HW3 and FSD v14 Lite, while Germany’s transport minister backed faster European approval for Tesla’s supervised FSD. Broader approval could strengthen Tesla’s software and robotaxi potential. Lemonade Adds Support for Tesla FSD
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term AI upside remains the bull case: Analysts continue pointing to robotaxis, robotics, energy storage, and Tesla’s planned AI-chip infrastructure as potential sources of growth beyond vehicle sales. A proposed $400 billion federal clean-energy research program could also benefit EV, storage, and related technologies, although passage is uncertain. Dan Ives Sees Tesla Upside From AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming product catalysts: Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster is expected to debut October 15, while investors are awaiting clearer updates on the Optimus robot. These events could influence expectations but do not yet provide confirmed financial benefits. Tesla Roadster Debut
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment: Tesla trades at roughly 344–347 times earnings, and even longtime bull Gary Black has warned that a strong business does not automatically make the stock attractive. Analysts remain divided over whether future AI growth justifies the premium. BYD and Tesla Valuation Comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory risks persist: Tesla previously missed earnings expectations, has relatively thin reported profitability, and is committing substantial resources to AI while relying on vehicle sales to fund those investments. Reports that Tesla pressed European regulators to accelerate FSD reviews add safety and liability concerns. Tesla's Big AI Gamble

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.

Tesla Company Profile

Tesla, Inc NASDAQ: TSLA designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla's energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.

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