Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Sold by Retirement Systems of Alabama

Retirement Systems of Alabama reduced its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 753,025 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 44,399 shares during the quarter. Tesla accounts for 1.1% of Retirement Systems of Alabama’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Retirement Systems of Alabama’s holdings in Tesla were worth $334,885,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Westend Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Stock Performance

NASDAQ TSLA opened at $435.20 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $214.25 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The business has a fifty day moving average of $445.33 and a 200-day moving average of $405.63. The stock has a market cap of $1.45 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 290.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.63 and a beta of 1.83.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TSLA has been the subject of several research analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane increased their price objective on Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $300.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, October 13th. Barclays reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday. Roth Mkm set a $505.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and eight have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $410.77.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Germany’s revived EV subsidies could lift demand in Europe and help vehicle volume and pricing dynamics for automakers including Tesla. Germany Revives EV Subsidies: Industry Impact & Key Beneficiaries
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts say an FSD Gen‑3 reveal (rumored in February) would be a major upside catalyst by linking Tesla’s valuation to a large robotaxi market opportunity. Will Elon Musk Reveal FSD Gen 3 in February?
• Positive Sentiment: Binance plans new Tesla-linked products (equity perpetuals / on‑chain listings), which can increase trading liquidity and retail access to TSLA exposure. Binance to launch Tesla-linked perpetual futures contract
• Neutral Sentiment: Traders expect a sizable post‑earnings move in TSLA; that expected volatility can amplify intraday selling or buying around the print. Here’s How Much Traders Expect Tesla Stock to Move After Earnings This Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro catalysts this week — a Fed decision and heavy “Magnificent 7” earnings schedule — increase background market volatility that can pressure high‑multiple stocks like Tesla. What to Expect in Markets This Week
• Neutral Sentiment: Reuters frames Tesla’s results as hinging on self‑driving progress; that keeps focus on qualitative milestones as much as on margins or deliveries. Musk’s self-driving ambitions key for Tesla results
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analysis warns of “robotaxi storm clouds” — delays, limited rollout and unmet expectations could blunt Tesla’s long‑term narrative and valuation premium. Tesla: Robotaxi Storm Clouds To Rain On Parade
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights execution problems: Elon Musk’s comment that robotaxi/Optimus rollouts will be “agonizingly slow” and competitors (Waymo) grabbing operational ground. Tesla’s Robotaxi Delays: Who Benefits Most from Waymo’s Lead?
• Negative Sentiment: Operational concerns: reports that unsupervised robotaxis are hard to find and safety‑monitor changes raise regulatory/PR risk. Tesla’s Unsupervised Robotaxis Are Available, but Good Luck Getting a Ride
• Negative Sentiment: Company moves (announced incremental FSD pricing) and governance/headline issues (director departures, high valuation) are prompting some investors to reduce exposure ahead of the earnings event. Tesla Stock Dips as Musk Announces ‘Incrementally’ Higher FSD Pricing

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total transaction of $1,170,643.41. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,107,145.01. This trade represents a 16.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 completion of the transaction, the director owned 577,031 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock valued at $53,501,145 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

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.