Western Wealth Management LLC Cuts Stake in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Western Wealth Management LLC lessened its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 31.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 18,543 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 8,451 shares during the quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $8,246,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Legacy Financial Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 4.7% in the third quarter. Legacy Financial Strategies LLC now owns 4,060 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,806,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the period. Crystal Rock Capital Management grew its position in Tesla by 17.6% during the 3rd quarter. Crystal Rock Capital Management now owns 3,675 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,634,000 after acquiring an additional 550 shares during the last quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 17.5% in the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 59,155 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $26,307,000 after purchasing an additional 8,804 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A. lifted its position in Tesla by 19.8% in the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 298,260 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $132,642,000 after purchasing an additional 49,366 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.1% during the third quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 17,379 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $7,585,000 after purchasing an additional 354 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total transaction of $26,724,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at approximately $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Stock Up 3.5%

TSLA stock opened at $411.11 on Monday. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $214.25 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $446.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $411.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a current ratio of 2.16. The company has a market capitalization of $1.54 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 380.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 13.77 and a beta of 1.86.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $24.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.75 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.73 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Phillip Securities lowered their price target on shares of Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Morgan Stanley set a $415.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. HSBC reissued a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Evercore upped their price target on Tesla from $235.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $403.92.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is hiring to support Elon Musk’s expanded U.S. solar strategy, signaling capital allocation and execution toward scaling rooftop and cell production — a clear revenue diversification play beyond cars. Tesla executives say hiring is ramping up to support Musk’s expanded solar strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is scouting U.S. sites and pushing to expand solar cell manufacturing with a 100‑GW ambition tied to AI/data center power needs — a strategic commitment that could drive long-term revenue and vertical integration. Tesla Eyes US Solar Cell Expansion, Musk Targets 100-Gigawatt Power Push For AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla launched a vehicle‑to‑grid pilot in Texas for Cybertruck owners to earn bill credits by sending power back to the grid — commercializing vehicle energy services and improving EV ownership economics. Tesla Lets Cybertruck Owners Earn Bill Credits by Powering the Grid
• Positive Sentiment: Reports show Tesla training AI systems in China and promoting its Optimus robotics/robotaxi initiatives — continued investment in “physical AI” supports the higher‑margin, optionality narrative that bulls cite. Tesla is training its AI technology in China, local media reports
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary frames today’s move as a tech‑sector rebound after a volatile week — momentum-driven buying can lift TSLA short-term even if fundamentals remain mixed. Tesla’s stock rallies to end a rough week
• Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile buys (ARK/Cathie Wood) and trademark filings (Roadster hype) add retail and thematic interest but are speculative near-term catalysts. Cathie Wood Doubles Down On Tesla With $14.5 Million Stock Purchase, Ark Invest Pounces On AMD Dip
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk: a judge indicated Tesla/Musk likely can’t escape a ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit — ongoing litigation creates headline risk and potential costs. Tesla, Musk likely can’t escape ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit, judge says
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe’s top EV seller in 2025 and BYD is expanding in key markets — market‑share erosion and intensifying competition could weigh on auto margins. Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe’s top EV seller in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sales concerns persist: recent selloffs were driven by a near‑400–plus P/E, mixed sales headlines, and analyst debate over the car business vs. “physical AI” optionality. That makes TSLA sensitive to sentiment shifts. BLBD vs. TSLA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

About Tesla

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.