UNICOM Systems Inc. grew its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 8.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 448,661 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 34,000 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises about 19.7% of UNICOM Systems Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its largest position. UNICOM Systems Inc.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $199,529,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Siren L.L.C. purchased a new position in Tesla during the first quarter worth about $2,332,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $11,839,824,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey increased its holdings in Tesla by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 427,150 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $135,688,000 after purchasing an additional 22,607 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in Tesla in the first quarter valued at approximately $205,495,000. Finally, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd raised its position in Tesla by 1,823.0% in the second quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 68,325 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $21,704,000 after purchasing an additional 64,772 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Tesla Stock Performance
Shares of TSLA opened at $451.67 on Tuesday. Tesla, Inc. has a 1 year low of $214.25 and a 1 year high of $498.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.50 trillion, a PE ratio of 301.11, a PEG ratio of 7.02 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 2.07. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $445.75 and a 200-day simple moving average of $392.74.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,107,145.01. This represents a 16.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total value of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $627,145,215.90. This represents a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $300.00 price objective on Tesla in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Tesla from $444.00 to $439.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday. China Renaissance lifted their target price on Tesla from $349.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Evercore ISI increased their price target on shares of Tesla from $235.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $406.47.
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Key Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla rolled out zero‑interest loans on Model 3 and Model Y in China to try to regain market share — a direct sales stimulus that could help near‑term volumes in its largest market. Tesla Offers Zero‑Interest Loans
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) received positive real‑world feedback from Korea Expressway Corporation — a credibility boost for Tesla’s autonomous stack and future robotaxi potential. FSD Receives Praise
- Positive Sentiment: Investors noted record energy storage deployments and progress on robotaxi/FSD testing, which supported short‑term gains and bullish commentary from some analysts. Energy Storage & Robotaxi Progress
- Neutral Sentiment: Elon Musk pushed back on timing for some Nvidia chips scaling, emphasizing Tesla’s in‑house AI hardware roadmap — this reduces immediate competitive fear but keeps the autonomous hardware race front‑and‑center. Musk on Nvidia Rubin Scaling
- Negative Sentiment: UK registrations plunged ~29% in December, signaling accelerating competitive pressure in a key European market. UK Sales Slump
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla’s 2025 deliveries fell for a second straight year (Q4 deliveries missed estimates), fueling concerns about market‑share erosion—BYD overtook Tesla as the top BEV seller. Deliveries Slide / BYD Overtakes
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple sell ratings and bearish commentary (HSBC, UBS, JPMorgan) and analyst warnings about valuation/technical risks are adding downward pressure. Analyst Sell Ratings
- Negative Sentiment: Rivals are accelerating: Nvidia’s Alpamayo and robotaxi push, Geely eyeing a 2–3 year U.S. entry, Mobileye wins and Lucid’s robotaxi prototype—all intensify long‑term competitive risk to Tesla’s mobility and autonomy lead. Rival Moves (Nvidia, Geely, Lucid, Mobileye)
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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