Glj Research Reiterates Sell Rating for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)‘s stock had its “sell” rating reissued by research analysts at Glj Research in a report issued on Monday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $24.86 price target on the electric vehicle producer’s stock. Glj Research’s target price would suggest a potential downside of 93.13% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. China Renaissance raised their price objective on Tesla from $380.00 to $382.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. DZ Bank reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Tesla from $439.00 to $438.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Mizuho set a $540.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen equities research 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 has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $406.82.

Tesla Price Performance

TSLA opened at $361.83 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.36 trillion, a P/E ratio of 335.03, a PEG ratio of 10.71 and a beta of 1.89. The company has a 50-day moving average of $408.20 and a 200-day moving average of $428.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a current ratio of 2.16. Tesla has a 1-year low of $214.25 and a 1-year high of $498.83.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total value of $26,724,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 577,031 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $257,009,607.40. The trade was a 9.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total transaction of $898,875.92. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 87,995 shares of company stock worth $38,315,650. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Tesla

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of TSLA. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Tesla by 11.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $35,509,000 after purchasing an additional 9,293 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 931 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC lifted its position in 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 acquiring an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 1,011 shares during the period. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the second quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,544,000 after buying an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reiterates an “Outperform” rating, providing some analyst support that could limit downside if deliveries meet expectations. Tesla’s (TSLA) “Outperform” Rating Reiterated at Wedbush
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla says its Semi battery is “designed to last a million miles” — a claim that, if validated, improves long‑haul economics and opens commercial fleet revenue streams beyond passenger EVs. Tesla Says Semi Battery Is ‘Designed To Last A Million Miles’
• Positive Sentiment: Industry roundup notes Tesla regained >50% U.S. EV market share last week, a reminder of the company’s underlying retail strength even as EV volumes soften broadly. Weekend Round-Up: Tesla Triumphs Amid EV Sales Slump, Ford Faces Recall Woes And BYD Plays The Bond Card
• Neutral Sentiment: Market awaits Tesla’s Q1 delivery update (report due Thursday); good prints would be supportive, weak deliveries would amplify the negative narratives. Tesla Could Be About to Break Its Six Week Losing Streak. Here’s How.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors hope April brings progress on robotaxi rollout and FSD monetization; expectations are high but outcomes remain binary and timing uncertain. Why April Could Be a Turning Point for Tesla Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Chip supply story: with TSMC capacity tight, Samsung foundry is being eyed as an alternative for Tesla/NVIDIA advanced-node needs — important for AI/Autonomy hardware timelines but not an immediate catalyst. Why Nvidia And Tesla Are Suddenly Knocking On Samsung’s Door
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts and investors publicly criticize Tesla for failing to deliver on unsupervised FSD/robotaxi promises — narrative risk ahead of deliveries and AI announcements could pressure the stock. “Never Lived Up to the Hype” Analyst Blasts Tesla for Failed Self-Driving Promises
• Negative Sentiment: High‑profile critics (Gary Black) and a bearish HSBC note citing a large downside scenario add conviction to the negative case; investor expectations for FSD/robotaxis remain a key vulnerability. HSBC Thinks Tesla Stock Could Fall 65%. Here’s Why.
• Negative Sentiment: Capital‑expenditure concerns flagged by Barclays and other outlets raise questions about funding for AI and factory expansion vs. returns, which could weigh on valuation. Braclays Points Out CapEx Concerns for Tesla (TSLA) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Technical/momentum worries (mentions of a “death cross”) and political headlines about Elon Musk’s taxes add short‑term sentiment pressure and could amplify volatility around the delivery print. After 33% Plunge, First Solar Stock Faces A Death Cross — And Here Comes Tesla

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.