Systrade AG grew its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 10,000.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 101,000 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 100,000 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up about 18.2% of Systrade AG’s holdings, making the stock its 3rd biggest position. Systrade AG’s holdings in Tesla were worth $35,836,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in Tesla by 3,205.5% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 21,459,599 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $9,650,811,000 after acquiring an additional 20,810,386 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter worth about $8,535,612,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla during the second quarter worth about $6,083,630,000. Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,039,090,000. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,144,509,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Tesla
- Positive Sentiment: China production and European demand improved: Tesla sold 95,366 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in September, up 5% year over year and marking an 11th consecutive month of growth. European demand also reportedly continued to recover. Reuters article
- Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor ambitions supported the bullish narrative: Musk’s reported Tesla-SpaceX “Terafab” chip project could give Tesla more control over chips needed for robotics, autonomy, and energy businesses. Analysts including Dan Ives continue to view robotaxis, robotics, and software as potential long-term growth drivers. Dan Ives Tesla robotaxi article
- Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunities are expanding: Tesla received a 50-truck Semi order from IMC Logistics and opened its first heavy-duty Megacharger site with Pilot, supporting the company’s efforts to build an electric freight ecosystem. Pilot and Tesla Megacharger announcement
- Neutral Sentiment: European FSD rebranding reduces regulatory friction but creates uncertainty: Tesla renamed “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe after German regulatory pushback. The change may improve approval prospects, but it also highlights ongoing scrutiny and could weaken the value of Tesla’s established FSD branding. CNBC article
- Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation remain major risks: Analysts expect a double-digit profit decline in the upcoming report, while Tesla’s very high earnings multiple leaves limited room for disappointing margins or guidance. Commentary also points to heavy AI spending and pressure on automotive gross margins. Tesla earnings preview
- Negative Sentiment: China sales trends were mixed: September retail sales reportedly fell 9%, despite a 58% increase in Shanghai exports. This suggests regional demand remains uneven and that headline production or shipment growth may not fully translate into local deliveries. Benzinga China sales article
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Mizuho set a $450.00 price target on Tesla and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Oppenheimer reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, September 25th. Glj Research reaffirmed a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, September 4th. Finally, Tigress Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $550.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have given a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $412.19.
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Tesla Stock Performance
Shares of TSLA stock traded up $7.70 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $382.70. The company had a trading volume of 38,881,356 shares, compared to its average volume of 51,292,809. The stock has a market cap of $1.51 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 354.36, a PEG ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.55. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $355.61 and its 200 day simple moving average is $377.22. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $297.38 and a 52-week high of $498.83.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The company had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. Tesla’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
About Tesla
Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.
Tesla’s energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.
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