Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Sold by Retirement Systems of Alabama

Retirement Systems of Alabama decreased its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 753,025 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 44,399 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises 1.1% of Retirement Systems of Alabama’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th largest position. Retirement Systems of Alabama’s holdings in Tesla were worth $334,885,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Tesla in the second quarter valued at $26,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC increased its position in Tesla by 1,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. ESL Trust Services LLC now owns 100 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Germany’s revived EV subsidies could lift demand in Europe and help vehicle volume and pricing dynamics for automakers including Tesla. Germany Revives EV Subsidies: Industry Impact & Key Beneficiaries
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts say an FSD Gen‑3 reveal (rumored in February) would be a major upside catalyst by linking Tesla’s valuation to a large robotaxi market opportunity. Will Elon Musk Reveal FSD Gen 3 in February?
• Positive Sentiment: Binance plans new Tesla-linked products (equity perpetuals / on‑chain listings), which can increase trading liquidity and retail access to TSLA exposure. Binance to launch Tesla-linked perpetual futures contract
• Neutral Sentiment: Traders expect a sizable post‑earnings move in TSLA; that expected volatility can amplify intraday selling or buying around the print. Here’s How Much Traders Expect Tesla Stock to Move After Earnings This Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro catalysts this week — a Fed decision and heavy “Magnificent 7” earnings schedule — increase background market volatility that can pressure high‑multiple stocks like Tesla. What to Expect in Markets This Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Reuters frames Tesla’s results as hinging on self‑driving progress; that keeps focus on qualitative milestones as much as on margins or deliveries. Musk’s self-driving ambitions key for Tesla results
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analysis warns of “robotaxi storm clouds” — delays, limited rollout and unmet expectations could blunt Tesla’s long‑term narrative and valuation premium. Tesla: Robotaxi Storm Clouds To Rain On Parade
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights execution problems: Elon Musk’s comment that robotaxi/Optimus rollouts will be “agonizingly slow” and competitors (Waymo) grabbing operational ground. Tesla’s Robotaxi Delays: Who Benefits Most from Waymo’s Lead?
• Negative Sentiment: Operational concerns: reports that unsupervised robotaxis are hard to find and safety‑monitor changes raise regulatory/PR risk. Tesla’s Unsupervised Robotaxis Are Available, but Good Luck Getting a Ride
• Negative Sentiment: Company moves (announced incremental FSD pricing) and governance/headline issues (director departures, high valuation) are prompting some investors to reduce exposure ahead of the earnings event. Tesla Stock Dips as Musk Announces ‘Incrementally’ Higher FSD Pricing

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other Tesla news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total transaction of $26,724,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total transaction of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $627,145,215.90. The trade was a 3.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145 in the last ninety days. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $500.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. President Capital decreased their price target on shares of Tesla from $529.00 to $517.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Bank of America upped their target price on Tesla from $341.00 to $471.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald set a $510.00 target price on Tesla and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and eight have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $410.77.

Tesla Price Performance

TSLA stock opened at $435.20 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.45 trillion, a PE ratio of 290.13, a P/E/G ratio of 7.63 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $445.33 and its two-hundred day moving average is $405.63. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $214.25 and a 52-week high of $498.83.

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.