Tesla’s (TSLA) “Sell” Rating Reaffirmed at DZ Bank

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)‘s stock had its “sell” rating reaffirmed by analysts at DZ Bank in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $600.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $500.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on shares of Tesla from $470.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “sell” rating and issued a $247.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $408.36.

Tesla Stock Up 1.0%

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $442.38 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. Tesla has a 12-month low of $214.25 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $445.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $392.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.47 trillion, a P/E ratio of 296.00, a P/E/G ratio of 7.02 and a beta of 1.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.02. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.The business had revenue of $28.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that Tesla will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,107,145.01. This represents a 16.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total transaction of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $627,145,215.90. The trade was a 3.92% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Tesla

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 11.8% in the 4th 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 grew its stake in Tesla by 21.2% during the fourth 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 during the period. Bison Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Tesla by 52.2% in the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $4,187,000 after purchasing an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC lifted its stake in Tesla by 25.7% in the first quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 13,524 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $3,505,000 after buying an additional 2,768 shares during the period. Finally, Faithward Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 31.5% during the 1st quarter. Faithward Advisors LLC now owns 3,297 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $855,000 after buying an additional 790 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

More Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla regained a technical support/resistance level on Monday, helping momentum and trader sentiment. Stock Market Today: Dow Dips But Nvidia Rallies On New AI Chip; Tesla Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)
• Positive Sentiment: South Korean real‑world testing gave Tesla’s FSD favorable marks, supporting the narrative that Tesla still leads in deployed autonomy in some markets. Tesla’s (TSLA) FSD Receives Praise in South Korea after Real-World Test
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is offering zero‑interest loans on Model 3/Y in China to regain market share, a tactical move that could stabilize near‑term volume. Tesla Offers Zero-Interest Loans on Model 3 and Y to Regain China Ground
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts (e.g., Gene Munster, Baird) highlight signs of stabilization in Q4 deliveries and energy/AI opportunities, which underpins longer‑term bullish cases. 2025 Wasn’t an Easy Year for Tesla Stock, but Baird Says It’s a ‘Core Holding’ for 2026 Anyways
• Neutral Sentiment: Broad market AI enthusiasm (Nvidia chip rally) is lifting AI/robotics names and benefits Tesla narrative around in‑house AI and robotaxi ambitions, but competitive implications remain uncertain. Stock Market Today: Dow Dips But Nvidia Rallies On New AI Chip; Tesla Regains Key Level (Live Coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Traders are using options strategies (selling OTM puts) to generate income given recent range‑bound action — a sign of tactical positioning rather than conviction. Tesla Stock Has Been Flat For 2 Months – How to Make a 3.2% Yield in One-Month Puts
• Negative Sentiment: UK registrations plunged ~29% in December, highlighting intensifying competition in Europe and pressure on volumes and revenues in a key market. Tesla UK car sales slump 29% in December as competition heats up, data shows
• Negative Sentiment: German car sales dropped sharply in December and China shipments fell for a second straight year — reinforcing the delivery decline story that’s pressuring sentiment. Tesla’s German car sales drop by almost half in December
• Negative Sentiment: Major sell/negative analyst actions (UBS, JPMorgan, HSBC reaffirmations) and commentary arguing TSLA is overvalued are amplifying downside risk and can trigger further selling pressure. Tesla: UBS reiterates its sell rating
• Negative Sentiment: Rival wins and technology moves (BYD overtaking Tesla globally, Mobileye and Waymo advances, Geely eyeing U.S. entry) underline mounting competitive threats to Tesla’s market share and long‑term growth assumptions. BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest BEV producer

Tesla Company 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.