Net Worth Advisory Group increased its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 63.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,179 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,560 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises 0.8% of Net Worth Advisory Group’s holdings, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Net Worth Advisory Group’s holdings in Tesla were worth $4,128,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter worth $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust purchased a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX acquired a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Tesla Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $361.83 on Friday. Tesla, Inc. has a twelve month low of $214.25 and a twelve month high of $498.83. The company has a current ratio of 2.16, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The company has a market cap of $1.36 trillion, a PE ratio of 335.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 11.01 and a beta of 1.89. The company’s 50 day moving average is $408.20 and its 200 day moving average is $427.78.
Insider Activity at Tesla
In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. This represents a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total value of $26,724,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 87,995 shares of company stock worth $38,315,650 over the last three months. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and keeps a $600 price target on TSLA, giving bulls a high‑conviction upside case that supports long‑term holders. Wedbush $600 PT
- Positive Sentiment: Some data suggest Tesla is relatively resilient within a weak EV market — one headline calls Tesla a “big winner” amid a steep 28% U.S. EV sales slump, which could mean share gains if Tesla maintains share vs. peers. Tesla winner in EV slump
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and strategists note deliveries will be the key catalyst next week — Gene Munster says delivery figures could move broader equities, so TSLA may swing sharply on the print. Gene Munster on deliveries
- Neutral Sentiment: Market participants are watching Tesla’s Q1 delivery release scheduled for April 2 as the near‑term event that will likely determine whether the stock stabilizes or sells off further. Mark calendars for April 2
- Negative Sentiment: Delivery fears and downward revisions are pressuring the stock: Tesla‑published and independent consensus for Q1 deliveries sits near ~365k and Tesla recently trimmed its 2026 delivery outlook to ~1.69M, prompting analyst cuts and delta‑sized positioning. Q1 delivery consensus Tesla cuts 2026 delivery outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Macro and geopolitical risk (Iran war → rising oil) have knocked broader tech and auto stocks lower; headlines pushing oil toward $100 are creating rate/inflation fear that amplifies selling in TSLA. Oil near $100, markets slide Tech stocks suffer worst week
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure in China and Canada (BYD expansion and record orders) plus weakening brand perception and higher EV prices/borrowing costs are weighing on demand expectations for Tesla. BYD moving into Canada
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
TSLA has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. William Blair reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, January 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Tesla from $150.00 to $145.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 30th. Tigress Financial started coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $550.00 price objective for the company. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $600.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday. Finally, President Capital lowered their price objective on shares of Tesla from $517.00 to $500.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $406.84.
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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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