Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Holdings Increased by N10 Assets LLC

N10 Assets LLC increased its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 18.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,642 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 1,813 shares during the quarter. Tesla accounts for approximately 1.5% of N10 Assets LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th largest position. N10 Assets LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $4,131,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Clear Trail Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.6% during the first quarter. Clear Trail Advisors LLC now owns 1,628 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $605,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 1.5% during the second quarter. Peirce Capital Management LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $697,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 3.8% in the first quarter. Retirement Planning Group LLC NY now owns 713 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Phillip James Consulting Co. grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 8.7% in the first quarter. Phillip James Consulting Co. now owns 326 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $121,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cadence Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Tesla by 4.7% in the first quarter. Cadence Wealth Management LLC now owns 580 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $216,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. DZ Bank raised Tesla from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $505.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Piper Sandler started coverage on Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, September 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have given a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $412.33.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Roadster reveal returns Thursday. Tesla has rescheduled its delayed next-generation Roadster event for Oct. 15, with Elon Musk teasing possible SpaceX-powered features and “Back to the Future” references. The event could support the growth and technology narrative if Tesla provides credible production details. Tesla’s Roadster event is back on for Thursday night
• Positive Sentiment: Energy and commercial charging opportunities are expanding. Tesla and Pilot opened their first heavy-duty Megacharger site, with 12 additional locations underway. Separately, California laws supporting virtual power plants could benefit Tesla’s energy-storage business by increasing opportunities to aggregate batteries and help stabilize the grid. Pilot and Tesla open first Megacharger site
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on the Oct. 21 earnings report. Tesla’s third-quarter deliveries exceeded analyst expectations sequentially, but remained below the prior year. Analysts expect pressure on automotive revenue and margins, while energy storage, services, robotaxi progress and capital spending will be key areas of scrutiny. Tesla to post Q3 earnings
• Negative Sentiment: High spending and execution risk are weighing on the valuation. Analysts warn that Tesla’s expected capital expenditures above $25 billion could rise further if it proceeds with the Terafab artificial-intelligence chip project. Building a semiconductor factory would require substantial expertise and years of execution, while Tesla already trades at a valuation that assumes significant success from AI, robotics and autonomy. Tesla valuation and Terafab analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Robotaxi and Roadster claims face skepticism. Reports of FAA interest in the proposed “flying Roadster,” along with investigations into alleged robotaxi speeding in school zones, add regulatory uncertainty. The concerns could undermine confidence in Tesla’s autonomy-led growth story, particularly ahead of earnings. Tesla stock and FAA scrutiny

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA traded down $8.40 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $366.83. The stock had a trading volume of 17,257,758 shares, compared to its average volume of 50,789,227. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $297.38 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $357.69 and its 200 day moving average is $377.09. The stock has a market cap of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 340.08, a P/E/G ratio of 23.17 and a beta of 1.92.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%. Tesla’s quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Tesla Company Profile

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla’s energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.