Choreo LLC decreased its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 2.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 82,299 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 2,227 shares during the quarter. Choreo LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $37,399,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Networth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, First Community Trust NA bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Phillip Securities cut their price target on Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on Tesla from $480.00 to $465.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $510.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Tesla from $509.00 to $519.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and ten have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $400.01.
Insider Activity at Tesla
In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at $7,188,625.18. This represents a 11.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total value of $9,273,947.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 33,860 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,166,913.80. The trade was a 43.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 53,804 shares of company stock valued at $20,865,598 over the last 90 days. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dutch regulators approved Tesla’s driver‑assistance system for supervised use on highways and city streets in the Netherlands — a first regulatory sign‑off in Europe that supports Tesla’s autonomy narrative and EU expansion plans. Tesla’s self-driving software gets Dutch go-ahead
- Positive Sentiment: Germany registrations surged ~315% year‑over‑year in March (record 9,252 units), signaling demand recovery in Europe’s largest auto market that could help offset other regional weakness. What Drove Tesla Germany’s 315% Y/Y Surge in March Registrations?
- Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying from ARK Invest / Cathie Wood continues during the pullback, providing a retail/institutional demand floor that can reduce downside volatility. Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Tesla
- Neutral Sentiment: Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, lower‑cost compact SUV — a potential volume driver over time but one that may pressure margins if executed. Investors view this as a strategic shift that could help long‑term growth but adds execution risk. Tesla’s lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Q1 earnings (April 22) are the next major catalyst — results and management commentary on deliveries, margins, energy, and autonomy progress will likely drive near‑term moves. Tesla Earnings Preview
- Neutral Sentiment: Retail investors are buying the dip according to some data vendors — this can create short-lived support but may not offset institutional selling if fundamentals disappoint. Vanda Research Says Retail Investors are Buying the Tesla Stock Dip
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla missed Q1 delivery and production expectations (deliveries ~358K vs. est. ~365.6K; production also below forecasts), creating inventory/backlog concerns that are pressuring sentiment. Tesla stock slips as delivery miss and risks weigh on sentiment
- Negative Sentiment: China retail sales declined (~16% in Q1) despite wholesale increases, highlighting regional demand divergence and a potential headwind to global volumes. Tesla’s China Retail Sales Decline 16% In Q1
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism is rising — JPMorgan reiterated a Sell and other firms (including GLJ Research) have flagged dramatic downside; mixed analyst views increase volatility and can amplify downward moves. JPMorgan Reiterates Sell Rating for Tesla
- Negative Sentiment: Technical damage (recent “death cross,” multi‑week losing streak) and rising competition in autonomy/robotaxi space are eroding momentum; absent strong earnings or autonomy progress, further downside is possible. Tesla’s ‘Death Cross’ Flashed Again
Tesla Trading Down 0.0%
TSLA stock opened at $348.79 on Monday. Tesla, Inc. has a 1-year low of $222.79 and a 1-year high of $498.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.77. The company has a market capitalization of $1.31 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 322.95, a PEG ratio of 10.59 and a beta of 1.91. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $392.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $424.68.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.The business had revenue of $24.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.75 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.73 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Tesla Company 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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