Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA reduced its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 34.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 81,675 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 43,582 shares during the quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s holdings in Tesla were worth $36,323,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of TSLA. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 0.4% during the 3rd quarter. Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson LLC now owns 6,558 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $2,916,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. boosted its position in Tesla by 2.8% during the third quarter. Equita Financial Network Inc. now owns 855 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $380,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.2% during the third quarter. VanderPol Investments L.L.C. now owns 1,070 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $464,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 0.3% in the third quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 8,577 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $3,814,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. Finally, Cloud Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC now owns 2,076 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $923,000 after acquiring an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was 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 owned 1,391,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $627,145,215.90. The trade was a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 Performance
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) 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 expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have commented on TSLA shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Tesla from $341.00 to $471.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. New Street Research upped their price target on shares of Tesla from $520.00 to $600.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. DZ Bank reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $505.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $403.92.
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Key Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: CEO Elon Musk confirmed Tesla will ramp up high-volume production of the all‑electric Semi in 2026 — a move that, if delivered, would add a higher‑margin commercial revenue stream and support vehicle-volume recovery expectations. Musk Confirms that Tesla Will Ramp Up Semi Truck Production in 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla announced active hiring and a concrete 2028 timeline for a 100 GW U.S. solar manufacturing target — a tangible expansion in its energy business that supports upside to long‑term revenue diversification and institutional buying noted in the report. Tesla (TSLA) Stock Gains 4% on Solar Manufacturing Expansion
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla rolled out new Semi trim levels and reiterated the plan for volume production this year — product detail and clearer timelines reduce execution uncertainty for the Semi roadmap. Tesla Announces New Semi Truck Trim Levels, Elon Musk Reaffirms Volume Production This Year
- Neutral Sentiment: Elon Musk’s comments about hiring philosophy and emphasis on “conversation” over résumé are notable for culture and talent sourcing but have ambiguous near‑term financial impact. ‘Don’t look at the résumé’: Elon Musk admits he’s ‘fallen prey’ to flashy credentials
- Neutral Sentiment: Barclays reiterated a Neutral rating on TSLA — a reminder that some large sell‑side shops remain cautious even as headlines trend positive. Tesla’s (TSLA) Neutral Rating Reiterated at Barclays
- Negative Sentiment: Long‑time Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan — who oversaw IT, AI‑infrastructure, business apps, info‑sec and had led sales/service in North America — announced his departure after 13 years. Executive turnover at senior sales/IT roles raises short‑term execution and organizational continuity concerns. Tesla exec Raj Jegannathan leaves automaker after 13 years Tesla loses another sales executive
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure is rising: BYD unveiled advanced battery tech (10,000‑cycle claims and solid‑state plans) that could erode Tesla’s battery cost/feature advantage, and Rivian’s lower‑priced R2 SUV is being road‑tested — both increase upside risk to Tesla’s market share and margin outlook in key segments. BYD Unveils New Battery Tech Rivian’s $45K R2 SUV Spotted Testing
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.
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