Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Position Decreased by Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC

Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 35.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 40,633 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 22,064 shares during the quarter. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $18,070,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Narwhal Capital Management raised its holdings in Tesla by 32.8% during the 3rd quarter. Narwhal Capital Management now owns 9,516 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $4,232,000 after buying an additional 2,350 shares during the period. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL boosted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 29.6% in the third quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 32,576 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $14,487,000 after buying an additional 7,446 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the second quarter worth approximately $11,839,824,000. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its position in shares of Tesla by 8.8% in the third quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 48,504 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $21,571,000 after acquiring an additional 3,935 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 26.0% during the third quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC now owns 18,032 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $8,019,000 after acquiring an additional 3,724 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Tesla Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $395.56 on Tuesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $418.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $426.37. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 2.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $214.25 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.48 trillion, a P/E ratio of 366.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 11.57 and a beta of 1.89.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.05. Tesla had a net margin of 4.00% and a return on equity of 4.86%. The business had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.73 earnings per share. Tesla’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently commented on TSLA. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $500.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $460.00 target price on the stock. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on Tesla from $313.00 to $280.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, UBS Group upped their price target on Tesla from $307.00 to $352.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $406.84.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,188,625.18. This represents a 11.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,731 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $415.56, for a total value of $10,692,774.36. Following the sale, the director directly owned 19,669 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,173,649.64. This trade represents a 56.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 87,995 shares of company stock worth $38,315,650 over the last 90 days. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk says Tesla’s Terafab AI‑chip project is launching imminently, lifting investor optimism that Tesla can vertically integrate critical semiconductors for autonomy and AI — a potential multi‑year revenue and margin catalyst. Elon Musk Says Tesla’s ‘Terafab’ AI Chip Project Launches In 7 Days
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla won Ofgem approval to sell electricity across Great Britain, expanding its energy business beyond EVs — a diversification that can add recurring revenue and improve unit economics over time. Is Tesla Expanding Beyond EVs Into Energy Supply in UK?
• Positive Sentiment: Some market analysts and stock graders have recently upgraded Tesla’s ranking, which can attract institutional flows and support near‑term buying interest. Tesla Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: While investors cheer Terafab, analysts warn a full‑scale chip fabs buildout could cost tens‑to‑hundreds of billions and will be capital intensive — boosting upside if successful but raising execution and cash‑burn risks. Tesla’s stock rises as investors embrace ambitious foray into AI-chip making
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla and graphite supplier Syrah agreed to extend timelines to resolve an offtake dispute, keeping supply uncertainty alive but avoiding an immediate disruption. Australia’s Syrah, Tesla extend deadline to resolve alleged default in graphite supply deal
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. retail EV deliveries appear weak: Benzinga reports Tesla’s U.S. sales plunged ~26% in January — a near‑term demand red flag that highlights sensitivity to incentives, macro and competition. Tesla US Sales Sank 26% In January, But 5 Automakers Saw Electric Vehicle Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Rival BYD outpaced Tesla in 2025 and is pursuing acquisitions and faster global expansion — intensifying competitive pressure on pricing, margins and market share. BYD Beat Tesla In 2025: Could Acquisitions Help Further Global Dominance?
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/brand risks: Tesla’s “Cybercab” name hit a trademark dispute with a French beverage company — a small but visible legal headache ahead of a high‑profile product launch. Tesla’s ‘Cybercab’ Name Hits a Roadblock: A French Beverage Company
• Negative Sentiment: Technicals and sentiment show stress: social and research threads flagged a close below the 200‑day moving average and heavy insider selling, which can amplify downside if momentum reverses. Tesla Stock (TSLA) Opinions on Closing Below 200-Day Moving Average

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.