Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Tesla in a report issued on Wednesday, August 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the electric vehicle producer will post earnings per share of $0.19 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.22. Zacks Research currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Tesla's current full-year earnings is $0.88 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Tesla's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.16 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.58 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.06 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.12 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.29 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.06 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.06 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.29 EPS.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results 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 return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. The business's revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis.
A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on TSLA. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $420.00 price target on Tesla in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Phillip Securities lowered their price objective on shares of Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a "sell" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Tesla from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company restated an "underweight" rating and set a $130.00 target price (up from $125.00) on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. They issued a "market perform" rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $401.74.
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Tesla Price Performance
TSLA opened at $328.58 on Monday. The business's fifty day moving average is $378.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $393.46. 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 company has a market cap of $1.30 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 304.24, a PEG ratio of 16.59 and a beta of 1.83. Tesla has a one year low of $297.38 and a one year high of $498.83.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 3,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.00, for a total value of $1,350,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,147,700. This represents a 14.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Aspect Partners LLC raised its holdings in Tesla by 12.5% in the fourth quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 225 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $101,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Human Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Tesla by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Human Investing LLC now owns 578 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $260,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. SilverOak Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Tesla by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. SilverOak Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,117 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $502,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 3,385 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $1,522,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the period. Finally, Cape ANN Savings Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Cape ANN Savings Bank now owns 974 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $438,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
More Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla and SpaceX announced an initial $16.8 billion investment in Terafab, a planned advanced semiconductor facility in Texas. The project could give Tesla greater control over chips needed for Optimus robots, autonomous vehicles and other AI systems, while supporting about 3,000 jobs. Approximately 25% of the compute capacity is expected to support Tesla’s projects, with the remainder targeted toward SpaceX-related AI applications. Reuters Terafab announcement
- Positive Sentiment: Investors continued to focus on Tesla’s potential to dominate the U.S. robotaxi market, citing its large vehicle fleet, data collection and Full Self-Driving software. Upcoming European FSD authorization votes in October and November could expand subscriptions and reinforce the autonomy growth story. Reasons Tesla could monopolize robotaxis
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Supercharger network is expected to become available at EVgo stations, improving charging convenience for Tesla owners and potentially increasing the value of its charging ecosystem. Tesla also received support from reported institutional and retail buying, including an increased Czech National Bank position. Superchargers at EVgo stations
- Neutral Sentiment: SpaceX disclosed roughly $295 million of Tesla Megapack purchases during the second quarter, providing a meaningful related-party demand signal for Tesla’s energy-storage business. However, Terafab is expected to rely on natural-gas power plants rather than Tesla solar systems, limiting the immediate benefit to Tesla’s energy segment. SpaceX Megapack purchases
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla’s latest quarterly EPS missed expectations despite stronger-than-anticipated revenue, and the stock remains well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. At a very high valuation, investors may demand faster earnings growth to justify spending on Terafab, robotaxis and Optimus.
- Negative Sentiment: Ford’s planned sub-$30,000 Fathom electric pickup could intensify price competition against the Cybertruck. Separately, an FSD user receiving a speeding ticket highlights continuing safety, liability and regulatory risks, while critics argue Tesla’s camera-based autonomy approach may lag systems using lidar. Ford Fathom EV competition
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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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