Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stock Position Increased by Mezzasalma Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Mezzasalma Advisors increased its Tesla position by 10.7% in the third quarter to 73,627 shares valued at approximately $26 million. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla’s outstanding stock.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed: ratings include 23 Buys, 17 Holds and 5 Sells, producing a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $412.33.
• Tesla’s latest quarter showed revenue growth of 25.5% year over year to $28.24 billion, but earnings per share missed estimates. The stock trades at a highly elevated valuation, while margin pressure, China competition and heavy capital-spending plans remain key risks.

Mezzasalma Advisors LLC boosted its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 10.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 73,627 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after purchasing an additional 7,101 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises about 5.2% of Mezzasalma Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 5th largest position. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $25,998,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Bamco Inc. NY grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 5.0% during the 2nd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 12,524,752 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $5,267,911,000 after purchasing an additional 591,243 shares during the period. One Plus One Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,009,000. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Tesla by 23.6% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 56,240 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $20,908,000 after buying an additional 10,747 shares during the last quarter. H&H International Investment LLC acquired a new stake in Tesla in the first quarter valued at $1,267,259,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its stake in Tesla by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 43,600 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $15,470,000 after acquiring an additional 4,806 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TSLA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Morgan Stanley reiterated a "reduce" rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Oppenheimer reissued a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, September 21st. Tigress Financial restated a "buy" rating and set a $550.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Roth Capital reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $412.33.

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 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 Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $367.16 on Thursday. The company's fifty day moving average is $358.60 and its two-hundred day moving average is $377.05. 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 1-year low of $297.38 and a 1-year high of $498.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 339.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 24.37 and a beta of 1.92.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS 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 business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.33 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.69 EPS for the current year.

More Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster event is scheduled for October 15, with attention focused on potential SpaceX-powered features. The reveal could provide a near-term catalyst if Tesla demonstrates credible technology and production plans. Tesla Roadster event article
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Cybercab fleet in Austin has expanded rapidly, strengthening the company’s robotaxi narrative. The launch is important because investors increasingly value Tesla as an autonomy and artificial-intelligence company rather than solely as an automaker. Tesla robotaxi fleet article
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla and Pilot opened their first heavy-duty Megacharger site, with 12 additional locations underway. The network could support Tesla Semi adoption and create a longer-term energy and infrastructure opportunity. Pilot Tesla Megacharger article
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that Tesla and SpaceX could merge before December 6 are speculative and lack confirmation from either company, but the possibility may add volatility because of Elon Musk’s overlapping leadership and shareholder interests. Tesla SpaceX merger article
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts expect third-quarter earnings to decline, with automotive margins and year-over-year deliveries under scrutiny ahead of the October 21 report. A prior earnings miss and Tesla’s modest net margin increase the risk of disappointment. Tesla Q3 earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: China remains a major pressure point: an intense price war and stronger competition have hurt domestic demand, while increased exports have reversed Tesla’s China wholesale trend. Tesla China strategy article
• Negative Sentiment: Plans for the Terafab AI-chip facility could deepen Tesla’s capital-spending burden, already expected to exceed $25 billion this year. Investors are questioning whether Tesla has the semiconductor expertise and funding capacity to execute, particularly at its stretched valuation. Tesla Terafab article

Tesla 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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