Systrade AG Acquires 100,000 Shares of Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Systrade AG boosted its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 10,000.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 101,000 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 100,000 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises approximately 18.2% of Systrade AG’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Systrade AG’s holdings in Tesla were worth $35,836,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Friedenthal Financial boosted its holdings in Tesla by 66.7% during the first quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Harborfront Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Tesla in the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Lam Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Montgomery Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on TSLA. Glj Research reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, September 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Tesla from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $400.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, DZ Bank raised shares of Tesla from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $412.19.

Tesla Trading Up 2.1%

NASDAQ TSLA traded up $7.70 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $382.70. 38,881,356 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 51,292,809. The business’s 50 day moving average is $355.61 and its 200-day moving average is $377.22. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.51 trillion, a P/E ratio of 354.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The firm had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.42 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS. Tesla’s revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.83 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: China production and European demand improved: Tesla sold 95,366 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in September, up 5% year over year and marking an 11th consecutive month of growth. European demand also reportedly continued to recover. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor ambitions supported the bullish narrative: Musk’s reported Tesla-SpaceX “Terafab” chip project could give Tesla more control over chips needed for robotics, autonomy, and energy businesses. Analysts including Dan Ives continue to view robotaxis, robotics, and software as potential long-term growth drivers. Dan Ives Tesla robotaxi article
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunities are expanding: Tesla received a 50-truck Semi order from IMC Logistics and opened its first heavy-duty Megacharger site with Pilot, supporting the company’s efforts to build an electric freight ecosystem. Pilot and Tesla Megacharger announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: European FSD rebranding reduces regulatory friction but creates uncertainty: Tesla renamed “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe after German regulatory pushback. The change may improve approval prospects, but it also highlights ongoing scrutiny and could weaken the value of Tesla’s established FSD branding. CNBC article
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation remain major risks: Analysts expect a double-digit profit decline in the upcoming report, while Tesla’s very high earnings multiple leaves limited room for disappointing margins or guidance. Commentary also points to heavy AI spending and pressure on automotive gross margins. Tesla earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: China sales trends were mixed: September retail sales reportedly fell 9%, despite a 58% increase in Shanghai exports. This suggests regional demand remains uneven and that headline production or shipment growth may not fully translate into local deliveries. Benzinga China sales article

About Tesla

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.