Maxi Investments CY Ltd acquired a new position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 8,040 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,382,000.
Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc grew its position in Tesla by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 1,512 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $680,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 1.6% during the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $605,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.5% in the second quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $697,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Brio Consultants LLC increased its stake in Tesla by 4.7% during the fourth quarter. Brio Consultants LLC now owns 575 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $259,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares during the period. Finally, Community Bank & Trust Waco Texas raised its holdings in Tesla by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Community Bank & Trust Waco Texas now owns 1,581 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $711,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,864,085.80. This represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale 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. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Tesla Stock Down 5.9%
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. 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 firm 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 firm posted $0.33 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla began offering limited Cybercab rides in Austin, marking tangible progress toward its long-promised autonomous-vehicle strategy. The company is also soliciting interest from businesses that may purchase Cybercab fleets or provide supporting infrastructure, potentially expanding the model beyond Tesla-operated vehicles. Tesla Cybercab Hits Austin Streets
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla said the Cybercab motor uses no rare-earth metals, which could reduce supply-chain exposure. Separately, French authorities began testing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology, a possible step toward European regulatory progress. Cybercab Rare-Earth-Free Motor
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts identified potential support around $330–$331 after the stock failed to hold resistance near $380. A successful rebound could restore momentum, but a break below roughly $347 could increase downside pressure. Tesla Forecast and Technical Levels
- Negative Sentiment: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit involving approximately 1,000 Cybercabs. Regulators are reviewing Tesla’s self-certification and whether a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or conventional mirrors complies with federal safety standards, creating potential approval and rollout delays. NHTSA Cybercab Probe
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and financial media characterized the event as underwhelming, citing limited updates and unanswered questions about manufacturing scale, commercialization and economics. Bearish commentary—including a reiterated sell rating and an extreme downside forecast—added to the pressure, especially given Tesla’s very high earnings multiple and recent EPS miss. Tesla Stock Drops After Cybercab Update
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on TSLA. Erste Group Bank raised Tesla from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered Tesla from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Truist Financial set a $370.00 price target on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $401.74.
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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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