Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) had its price target decreased by equities researchers at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $480.00 to $465.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the electric vehicle producer’s stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 37.70% from the company’s previous close.
A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on TSLA. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Tigress Financial began coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. They set a “buy” rating and a $550.00 price objective for the company. Zacks Research lowered Tesla from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, March 30th. CICC Research upped their target price on Tesla from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Tesla from $548.00 to $538.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and ten have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $400.01.
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Tesla Stock Performance
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.75 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 4.00% and a return on equity of 4.86%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.73 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Tesla will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total value of $9,273,947.97. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 33,860 shares in the company, valued at $12,166,913.80. This trade represents a 43.25% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 53,804 shares of company stock worth $20,865,598 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TSLA. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Tesla by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 258,925,024 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $116,443,762,000 after purchasing an additional 6,538,720 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its stake in Tesla by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 114,842,934 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $51,647,164,000 after purchasing an additional 1,080,085 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Tesla by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 65,700,975 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $29,426,070,000 after purchasing an additional 375,946 shares during the period. Capital World Investors grew its stake in Tesla by 5.8% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 44,035,949 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $19,583,547,000 after purchasing an additional 2,403,019 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Tesla during the fourth quarter worth approximately $17,128,100,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Key Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Cathie Wood/ARK is buying heavily, signaling conviction from a large institutional growth investor; ARK disclosed ~\$27.8M–\$28M of fresh TSLA buys this week. Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Tesla (TSLA) with $27.8M Weekly Investment
- Positive Sentiment: Reuters reports Tesla is developing a smaller, cheaper electric SUV — a credible long‑term revenue catalyst if it helps restore volume and margins in a slowing EV market. Exclusive: Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, sources say
- Positive Sentiment: Chip supply/backing for Tesla’s AI efforts looks stronger after coverage of the Terafab initiative (Intel + Musk companies), which reduces a key execution risk for autonomy/AI compute. Tesla’s Terafab AI Chip Push Meets Easing Autonomy Regulatory Pressure
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst views and retail buying activity create two‑way flow—some firms see upside at current levels while others warn of large downside, keeping volatility high. Mixed Analyst Sentiment on Tesla (TSLA) Amid Valuation Concerns
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla missed Q1 delivery expectations (358,023 vs. ~365,600 consensus), renewing demand concerns that pressured the stock and raise near‑term revenue risk. Tesla Missed Q1 Delivery Expectations. Can TSLA Stock Survive Yet Another Blow?
- Negative Sentiment: Major sellside warnings and downgrades persist: JPMorgan and other analysts flag inventory buildup and project steep downside scenarios (JPMorgan’s commentary/targets cited). That analyst pressure is driving headline risk and selling. JPMorgan Is Still Betting That Tesla Stock Will Plunge 60% from Here
- Negative Sentiment: Some boutique bears (GLJ Research) reiterated extreme sell calls and very low price targets, which can amplify downside if momentum traders follow. ‘Time to Re-rate Fundamentals’ — GLJ Research Says Sell TSLA as Options Tailwind Fades
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst/market commentary points to a potential free‑cash‑flow swing and energy‑segment weakness, which could pressure valuation if the company’s growth story stalls. Tesla Faces $43.9 Billion Free Cash Flow Swing As 2026 Outlook Turns Negative
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.
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