Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Invests $4.50 Million in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 10,687 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,495,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in Tesla by 11.8% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $35,509,000 after acquiring an additional 9,293 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $2,147,000 after purchasing an additional 931 shares in the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 52.2% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $4,187,000 after buying an additional 3,558 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in Tesla by 9.1% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,135 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $3,855,000 after buying an additional 1,011 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC increased its position in Tesla by 21.2% in the 2nd quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,544,000 after buying an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total value of $1,048,133.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction 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 currently owned by insiders.

Tesla Price Performance

Tesla stock opened at $339.96 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $371.75 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $390.51. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The stock has a market cap of $1.34 trillion, a P/E ratio of 314.78, a P/E/G ratio of 16.54 and a beta of 1.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) 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 business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Swedish strike ends: IF Metall said all conflict measures against Tesla’s Swedish operations will cease on August 19 after Tesla buyouts. The agreement removes a nearly three-year labor disruption and may improve vehicle deliveries, service and parts operations in the region. TSLA Stock Rises As Swedish Union Ends Nearly 3-Year Strike After Tesla Buyouts
• Positive Sentiment: Large solar investment under consideration: Tesla is seeking approval for a proposed $10.1 billion solar-panel factory in Texas. The project could broaden Tesla’s energy business and support Elon Musk’s goal of significantly increasing U.S. solar manufacturing, though it also represents substantial capital and execution risk. Tesla $10 Billion Solar Bet Could Change Its Energy Game
• Positive Sentiment: Signs of demand and regional growth: Tesla’s online configurator shows extended delivery estimates for base Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck orders, while the company is expanding its Japanese delivery network amid stronger demand. These indicators could support near-term deliveries if production and logistics keep pace. Tesla Cars Facing More Demand Than Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst targets remain above the market price: Consensus price targets have risen despite more Hold ratings than Buy ratings. The disconnect reflects optimism about autonomy, robotics and energy rather than strong current profitability.
• Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio activity: Gamco Investors added 6,650 Tesla shares, offering a modest institutional vote of confidence. Conversely, investor Michael Burry reportedly reduced overall exposure and positioned for a broader market decline, underscoring divided sentiment. Gamco Investors boosts Tesla stake
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a major overhang: Critics argue Tesla is priced for exceptional growth despite thin auto margins, negative free cash flow concerns and a very high earnings multiple. The latest quarter also included an EPS miss, increasing pressure on future products to justify the premium.
• Negative Sentiment: Autonomy execution is under scrutiny: Investors remain concerned about delays or slower progress in unsupervised Full Self-Driving and Robotaxi plans. Because much of Tesla’s valuation depends on these businesses, further setbacks could weigh heavily on the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Governance and reputation risk: Reports that Elon Musk received compensation vastly exceeding average employee pay may fuel shareholder concerns about governance, dilution and management priorities.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have issued reports on TSLA. China Renaissance cut their price target on Tesla from $382.00 to $372.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 27th. Erste Group Bank raised Tesla from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $600.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $460.00 price target (down from $490.00) on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $401.74.

About Tesla

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.