Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stock Position Lowered by Gradient Capital Advisors LLC

Gradient Capital Advisors LLC decreased its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 9.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,120 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 1,627 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises approximately 1.9% of Gradient Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest position. Gradient Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $7,169,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Westend Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Tesla during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Tesla in the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust bought a new position in shares of Tesla in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. ESL Trust Services LLC now owns 100 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about 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

Insider Activity at Tesla

In other Tesla news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the business’s 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 transaction, the director owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. The trade was a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total value of $25,606,501.20. Following the sale, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $627,145,215.90. This trade represents a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock valued at $53,501,145. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on TSLA. BNP Paribas boosted their target price on Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research report on Monday, December 1st. UBS Group restated a “sell” rating and set a $307.00 price objective (up previously from $247.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday. Melius Research set a $520.00 target price on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 13th. Baird R W raised shares of Tesla from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, September 19th. Finally, HSBC restated a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, November 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Tesla presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $410.20.

Tesla Stock Performance

Shares of TSLA opened at $439.20 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.46 trillion, a PE ratio of 292.80, a PEG ratio of 7.43 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 2.07. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $443.50 and its 200 day moving average price is $397.63. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $214.25 and a 52 week high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.02. Tesla had a net margin of 5.51% and a return on equity of 6.61%. The company had revenue of $28.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.98 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.72 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.