Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stock Holdings Lifted by TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increased its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 7.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 171,170 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 11,654 shares during the period. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $60,640,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its stake in Tesla by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 12,524,752 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $5,267,911,000 after purchasing an additional 591,243 shares during the period. One Plus One Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,009,000. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its holdings in Tesla by 23.6% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 56,240 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $20,908,000 after buying an additional 10,747 shares in the last quarter. H&H International Investment LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,267,259,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its position in shares of Tesla by 12.4% during the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 43,600 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $15,470,000 after buying an additional 4,806 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. The trade was a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on TSLA. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, September 25th. Oppenheimer reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Mizuho set a $450.00 target price on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $412.33.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla unveiled its redesigned Roadster with SpaceX-developed compressed-air thrusters that allowed the prototype to briefly hover and perform aerial maneuvers. The demonstration reinforced Tesla’s technology and branding appeal, although the vehicle is positioned as a high-priced, low-volume halo product. Tesla Unveils Flying Roadster
• Positive Sentiment: A U.S. appeals court blocked class-action lawsuits related to Tesla’s self-driving claims, potentially reducing near-term legal exposure. Separately, Slovakia approved Tesla’s self-driving technology, providing a regulatory foothold for its autonomy ambitions. Appeals Court Blocks Self-Driving Class Actions
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation about a Tesla-SpaceX combination intensified after the Roadster’s SpaceX technology showcase. Prediction-market odds for a merger before March 2027 rose above 50%, but there is no announced transaction, making the potential catalyst highly speculative. Tesla-SpaceX Merger Odds Rise
• Negative Sentiment: The Roadster’s production is not expected until 2028, and key details such as final pricing, certification, and commercial practicality remain unclear. Analysts argued that the spectacle is unlikely to materially improve near-term revenue or earnings, particularly for a company valued at roughly $1.4 trillion. Roadster Hype Cannot Mask Margin and Cash Flow Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Tesla Energy and Charging chief Mike Snyder reportedly left the company as CEO Elon Musk emphasizes AI, robotics, and autonomy. The leadership change raises questions about Tesla’s commitment to its energy business. Investors are also bracing for third-quarter earnings on October 21 amid expectations for pressure on margins, free cash flow, and earnings estimates. Tesla Energy Chief Reportedly Leaves

Tesla Stock Performance

NASDAQ TSLA opened at $354.72 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, a PE ratio of 328.45, a P/E/G ratio of 23.03 and a beta of 1.92. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $359.98 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $376.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.55. Tesla, Inc. has a 1-year low of $297.38 and a 1-year high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its quarterly earnings data 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). The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%. The business’s revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Tesla Profile

Tesla, Inc is an electric vehicle and clean energy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, the company designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck. Tesla also develops vehicle software, driver-assistance features and related services intended to support the operation and ownership of its vehicles.

Beyond automobiles, Tesla produces energy storage products for residential, commercial and utility-scale applications, including the Powerwall and Megapack.