Uptick Partners LLC Acquires New Position in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Key Points

• Uptick Partners LLC acquired a new Tesla position of 7,230 shares worth approximately $3.04 million in the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 66.2% of Tesla’s outstanding shares.
• Tesla’s analyst consensus remains “Hold,” with an average price target of $401.74, despite several recent bullish upgrades and a $450 target from Mizuho.
• The stock opened at $357.01, while Tesla reported quarterly revenue of $28.24 billion but missed earnings estimates, posting $0.33 EPS versus the expected $0.50. Its valuation remains elevated at a P/E ratio above 330, amid uneven vehicle sales and ongoing autonomy-execution concerns.

Uptick Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 7,230 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock, valued at approximately $3,041,000.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 34.7% in the 4th quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 19,567 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $8,799,000 after acquiring an additional 5,039 shares in the last quarter. Wealthquest Corp purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the fourth quarter worth about $1,035,000. Private Capital Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Tesla by 139.3% in the fourth quarter. Private Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 21,331 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $9,593,000 after purchasing an additional 12,417 shares during the last quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 34.8% in the fourth quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 64,481 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $28,998,000 after purchasing an additional 16,652 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 26.6% during the 4th quarter. Canada Post Corp Registered Pension Plan now owns 70,955 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $31,910,000 after acquiring an additional 14,900 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.

Tesla News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cybercab and robotaxi optimism: Tesla has registered 45 purpose-built Cybercabs in Texas, adding credibility to its planned autonomous ride-hailing rollout. Investors are looking for evidence that the vehicle can scale commercially and generate high-margin software or mobility revenue. Tesla's Cybercab Fleet Hits 45 Ahead of Austin Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Potential energy-business tailwind: New U.S. power-grid policy restricting certain Chinese equipment could benefit Tesla’s energy-storage operations, providing an additional growth avenue beyond vehicles. Tesla stock investors stand to gain from U.S. power grid
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunity: Einride plans to deploy at least 75 Tesla Semi trucks in 2026 and 500 by 2027, giving investors a clearer timeline for a potentially meaningful commercial-vehicle business. Tesla Gets First 2026 Delivery Timeline For Landmark 500 Semi Order
• Neutral Sentiment: Event expectations are elevated: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating and a $400 price target, warning that a limited initial Cybercab fleet could trigger a selloff. The event must demonstrate more than a prototype—particularly safety, regulatory progress, production capacity and a credible launch schedule. Tesla Cybercab Momentum Balanced by Execution Risks
• Negative Sentiment: Sales momentum is uneven: China-made EV sales rose only 3.6% year over year in August, sharply slower than July. European registrations were mixed, with major declines in markets including Norway, Sweden, Spain and Portugal despite strong gains in France and Denmark. Tesla's China-made EV sales extend growth streak, but momentum fades
• Negative Sentiment: Autonomy and valuation concerns remain: A reported fatal Illinois crash has renewed scrutiny of Tesla’s FSD technology, while Waymo and Zoox are expanding robotaxi services. Analysts and commentators also question whether Tesla’s roughly $1.4 trillion valuation is justified given pressured margins, slowing growth and a PE ratio above 300. Tesla's FSD Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Fatal Illinois Crash
• Negative Sentiment: Solar retrenchment: Tesla stopped taking Solar Roof orders and has not reported solar deployment figures since late 2023, reinforcing concerns that some non-automotive initiatives are being deprioritized. Tesla Stopped Reporting Solar Numbers 10 Quarters Ago

Analyst Ratings Changes

TSLA has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Glj Research reiterated a "sell" rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a "market perform" rating for the company. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein raised Tesla from an "underperform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, August 17th. They issued an "outperform" rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $401.74.

Tesla Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $357.01 on Thursday. The stock's 50-day moving average is $358.71 and its 200 day moving average is $383.59. The company has a market cap of $1.41 trillion, a PE ratio of 330.57, a P/E/G ratio of 17.98 and a beta of 1.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Tesla, Inc. has a 1 year low of $297.38 and a 1 year high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released 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). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The company's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.33 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total value of $1,048,133.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 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 corporate insiders.

Tesla 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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