First Horizon Corp Invests $3.96 Million in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

First Horizon Corp purchased a new stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund purchased 8,906 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,961,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in Tesla by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $35,509,000 after buying an additional 9,293 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Tesla by 21.2% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $2,147,000 after acquiring an additional 931 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Tesla by 52.2% during 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 during the last quarter. Beacon Financial Group increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 43.1% in the 2nd quarter. Beacon Financial Group now owns 3,110 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $988,000 after acquiring an additional 937 shares during the period. Finally, Searcy Financial Services Inc. ADV lifted its position in Tesla by 5.8% in the 2nd quarter. Searcy Financial Services Inc. ADV now owns 4,730 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,503,000 after purchasing an additional 260 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In other Tesla news, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of Tesla 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 transaction, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $627,145,215.90. The trade was a 3.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,107,145.01. The trade was a 16.09% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 119,457 shares of company stock valued at $53,501,145 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Glj Research restated a “sell” rating and issued a $25.28 target price (up from $19.05) on shares of Tesla in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Melius Research set a $520.00 target price on Tesla and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, BNP Paribas lifted their price objective on shares of Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research note on Monday, December 1st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $410.20.

Tesla Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of Tesla stock opened at $439.20 on Thursday. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $214.25 and a 12-month high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.46 trillion, a PE ratio of 292.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.43 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $443.50 and its 200-day moving average is $397.63.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $28.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.98 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.Tesla’s revenue was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.72 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Subscription shift could lift recurring revenue and margin stability over time — investors who focus on predictable, high‑margin software revenue view the $99/month FSD model as a path to steadier cash flow. Musk says Tesla is moving Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla moved into mediation with the EEOC over a racial‑harassment lawsuit — resolving or narrowing the legal overhang could remove uncertainty for investors. Tesla agrees mediation that could resolve US agency’s racism lawsuit
• Positive Sentiment: Product and network progress: Tesla rolled out a 7‑seater Model Y in the U.S., showed improved China sales and is expanding service/Supercharger initiatives in Europe—operational moves that support sales and aftersales revenue. Tesla Releases 7-Seater Model Y In US As Improved China Sales Provide Boost
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings calendar risk: TSLA heads into upcoming Q4 results with a narrow margin for error—analysts are split and a slightly weak print or guidance could amplify volatility. Tesla’s Earnings Loom With Almost No Room for Error
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst divergence: some firms (Piper/New Street) remain constructive while others (Wells Fargo) are very bearish — this creates headline risk but also keeps trading volume elevated around catalysts. Analyst views on Tesla
• Negative Sentiment: India rollout weak and inventory discounts: early Model Y shipments to India are moving slowly and Tesla is discounting to clear excess units — a sign of demand softness in a new market. Tesla Sees a Slow Start in India, Offers Discounts
• Negative Sentiment: FSD move risks backlash, lower lifetime take rates and regulatory scrutiny—critics warn removing the one‑time purchase may depress perceived product value and adoption, especially with ongoing safety probes. Why Elon Musk’s Latest Move May Backfire
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive and execution risks: pieces of coverage highlight intensifying competition (including advances by Nvidia and rivals) and slowing deliveries—factors that pressure margins and justify cautious valuations. Nvidia Just Delivered Very Bad News for Tesla Stock Investors

Tesla 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.