William Mack & Associates Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 41.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,002 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after acquiring an additional 1,756 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up 0.9% of William Mack & Associates Inc.'s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position. William Mack & Associates Inc.'s holdings in Tesla were worth $2,524,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 79.4% during 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 in the last quarter. Friedenthal Financial increased its position in shares of Tesla by 66.7% during the first quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Prism Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new position in Tesla in the third quarter worth about $30,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock.
Tesla Price Performance
TSLA stock opened at $332.81 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.31 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 308.16, a PEG ratio of 16.71 and a beta of 1.83. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $375.24 and a 200-day moving average price of $392.14. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $297.38 and a 52-week high of $498.83.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The company 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 business earned $0.33 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
TSLA has been the topic of several research reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of Tesla in a research 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. Truist Financial set a $370.00 target price on Tesla and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Barclays upped their price target on Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Evercore upgraded Tesla from a "hold" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, nineteen have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $401.74.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla
In other 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 transaction of $1,048,133.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares in the company, 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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available 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 owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Retail investors reportedly returned to Tesla, while enthusiasm surrounding humanoid robotics and physical-AI stocks supported the broader investment narrative around Tesla’s Optimus and Robotaxi ambitions. Tesla Stock Is on a Roll as Retail Traders Buy In
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla and SpaceX’s planned $16.8 billion Terafab semiconductor project in Texas reinforced expectations that Tesla is building infrastructure for AI, autonomy and robotics. The scale of the investment is substantial, however, relative to Tesla’s roughly $3.8 billion trailing annual profit. Tesla and SpaceX Committed $16.8 Billion to One Chip Plant
- Positive Sentiment: New technology catalysts included built-in SpaceX Starlink connectivity for Cybercab robotaxis and the emergence of an FSD v14.1 Lite version. Tesla’s design chief also said the next-generation Roadster reveal is coming soon. Tesla Built a Starlink Internet Dish Into Its Cybercab Robotaxi
- Positive Sentiment: Energy storage provided an additional growth story: SpaceX reportedly purchased nearly $300 million of Tesla Megapacks for AI data-center infrastructure, highlighting potential demand beyond vehicle sales. Tesla’s Energy Business Just Got a SpaceX Demand Signal
- Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating and a $400 price target, saying Tesla needs measurable Robotaxi scaling, more driverless miles and evidence of attractive unit economics before its premium valuation can be justified. Tesla Physical AI Prospects Balanced by Execution Risks
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla recalled 20,349 U.S. Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because excessively bright low-beam headlights could impair oncoming drivers. Regulators have not finalized a repair plan, adding to existing safety scrutiny. Tesla to Recall Over 20,000 U.S. Vehicles
- Negative Sentiment: China retail sales fell 32% even as the broader battery-EV market grew 6%, signaling competitive and demand pressure in a key market. Robotaxi paid miles also reportedly declined about 36% sequentially in the second quarter. Tesla Retail Sales in China Drop 32%
- Negative Sentiment: The investment case remains highly execution-dependent. Tesla recently missed earnings expectations, operating margins fell to about 1.4%, free cash flow turned negative and capital expenditures are tracking above $25 billion. With a valuation above 300 times earnings, disappointing autonomy or software progress could trigger a sharp re-rating.
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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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