Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stake Raised by Whittier Trust Co.

Whittier Trust Co. raised its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 7.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 159,013 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,808 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up 0.8% of Whittier Trust Co.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest holding. Whittier Trust Co.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $68,349,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $35,509,000 after buying an additional 9,293 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Tesla by 21.2% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $2,147,000 after acquiring an additional 931 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC grew its position 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 acquiring an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Tesla by 9.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,135 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $3,855,000 after purchasing an additional 1,011 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the 2nd quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,544,000 after purchasing an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TSLA has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, December 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, January 5th. China Renaissance upped their target price on Tesla from $349.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, DZ Bank reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and eight have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $410.77.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lemonade’s new “Autonomous Car Insurance” product cuts per‑mile rates for FSD‑engaged driving, which analysts say sharpens the business case for Tesla’s FSD ecosystem and could support recurring revenue/pricing power if adoption rises. Lemonade’s New Insurance Product Boosts Tesla (TSLA) FSD Narrative, Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: FSD Gen‑3 reveal talk: reports highlight February as a potential catalyst if Elon Musk unveils a meaningful FSD upgrade — a successful reveal would re‑energize the long‑term robotaxi thesis that underpins much of TSLA’s valuation. Will Elon Musk Reveal FSD Gen 3 in February?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance is mixed/mostly cautious heading into Q4: consensus ratings cluster around Hold/Equalweight with wide price‑target dispersion — that raises odds of a volatile reaction to earnings rather than a clear directional signal. Tesla Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/sector setup: big‑tech AI spending and the Fed meeting create a volatile backdrop for TSLA’s report — options traders expect a sizable move post‑earnings. Tech’s massive AI spend is under scrutiny ahead of earnings
• Negative Sentiment: European sales weakness: reports show Tesla ended 2025 with lower deliveries in Europe while BYD’s momentum is rising — intensifying competitive pressure and raising concerns about mix and margin. Tesla Ends 2025 With Lower Sales in Europe, While China’s BYD Powers On
• Negative Sentiment: Autonomy delays and skepticism: multiple pieces argue Tesla’s robotaxi/autonomy ambitions face setbacks (safety monitor changes, limited unsupervised availability), prompting downgrades and investor doubt about timing and value realization. Autonomy Stack Isn’t Ready To Justify Valuation (Rating Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings outlook risk: preview pieces warn Q4 results could look “ugly” vs year‑ago EPS/sales and that margins/deliveries will be the key focus — weak print or cautious guidance would likely push TSLA lower. Tesla Stock Rises. Why Its Earnings Are Going to Be ‘Ugly.’

Tesla Price Performance

Shares of TSLA stock opened at $435.46 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $445.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $405.63. Tesla, Inc. has a one year low of $214.25 and a one year high of $498.83. The firm has a market cap of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 290.57, a P/E/G ratio of 7.63 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a current ratio of 2.07 and a quick ratio of 1.67.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In other Tesla news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 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 owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at $627,145,215.90. This represents a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

About Tesla

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.