Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts

Key Points

• Analyst consensus: Forty-one analysts give Tesla an average rating of "Hold" (19 buy, 17 hold, 5 sell) with a 12‑month average target of about $398.42.
• Recent company developments include more than $500M in sales to Musk‑linked firms, the first Tesla Semi rolling off a high‑volume production line, and an April European demand rebound, while Tesla slightly beat Q1 EPS ($0.41 vs. $0.39) but missed revenue estimates ($22.39B vs. $22.96B).
• Key risks highlighted are the $158B accounting valuation for Elon Musk’s 2025 pay package, growing regulatory and legal scrutiny of robotaxis, intensifying competition and a >$25B capex plan that may pressure cash flow, alongside a stretched valuation (PE ~359) and $1.47T market cap.

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) has been given an average rating of "Hold" by the forty-one brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, seventeen have assigned a hold recommendation and nineteen have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $398.4244.

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on TSLA shares. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "neutral" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. China Renaissance decreased their price target on Tesla from $382.00 to $372.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 27th. Bank of America started coverage on Tesla in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $460.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, New Street Research upped their price target on Tesla from $520.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Related-party revenue: Tesla disclosed more than $500M (≈$573M reported) in sales to Elon Musk‑linked companies (xAI, SpaceX), adding near‑term revenue and cash tailwinds. Tesla generates over $500 Million from Musk-linked companies
• Positive Sentiment: Semi milestone: The first Tesla Semi rolled off a high‑volume production line, validating progress on a long‑promised product line that could open a new revenue stream. First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line
• Positive Sentiment: European demand rebound: Registrations rose in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April as higher fuel costs boost EV demand, supporting near‑term volumes. Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
• Neutral Sentiment: Used‑car strength: The Model X is now among the fastest‑selling used cars, implying stronger residual values and healthier demand in the second‑hand market (supportive but limited impact on near‑term EPS). Why Tesla’s (TSLA) Model X Is Now the Fastest-Selling Used Car
• Negative Sentiment: Musk compensation optics: Tesla reported a $158B accounting valuation for Elon Musk’s 2025 pay package—an enormous headline that raises governance and political scrutiny even though Tesla says realized pay to date is effectively zero. Tesla Reports Musk's $158 Billion Compensation Figure
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory pressure on robotaxis: New enforcement and local rules (police citations, state actions) increase legal and timeline risk for Tesla’s robotaxi rollout, which investors have been pricing as a long‑term value driver. Waymo, Tesla Vehicles No Longer Off The Hook For Driving Violations
• Negative Sentiment: Competition & execution concerns: Rivian and Chinese OEMs (BYD, others) are chipping away at advantages in software and pricing; analysts note Tesla’s lead is narrowing. Tesla's Lead Is Narrowing—Rivian's Quarter Shows Why
• Negative Sentiment: Capital intensity: Investor concern persists over a >$25B capex backdrop for 2026 (robotaxi, factories, Semi/Optimus scale), which could pressure free cash flow if revenue surprises disappoint. Tesla Stock Climbs Friday Amid Investor Concerns Over $25B Capex Plan

Tesla Stock Up 2.4%

TSLA opened at $390.82 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $383.09 and a 200 day moving average price of $419.17. The company has a market cap of $1.47 trillion, a PE ratio of 358.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 14.87 and a beta of 1.79. Tesla has a 1 year low of $271.00 and a 1 year high of $498.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a current ratio of 2.04.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.96 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 4.89%. The company's revenue was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.27 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Tesla will post 1.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at $7,188,625.18. This represents a 11.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 30th. The stock was 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 owned 33,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,166,913.80. This represents a 43.25% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 53,804 shares of company stock valued at $20,865,598. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Tesla

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC now owns 6,558 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $2,916,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.8% during the 3rd quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. now owns 855 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $380,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. now owns 1,070 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $464,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 8,577 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $3,814,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cloud Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC now owns 2,076 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $923,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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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