MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 8.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,805,129 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 147,526 shares during the quarter. Tesla comprises approximately 1.3% of MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.’s holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest holding. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $802,719,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in TSLA. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth about $31,000. Westend Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, CoreFirst Bank & Trust purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the firm’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 directly owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,731 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $415.56, for a total value of $10,692,774.36. Following the sale, the director directly owned 19,669 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,173,649.64. The trade was a 56.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 87,995 shares of company stock worth $38,315,650 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Tesla Trading Up 1.1%
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. Tesla had a net margin of 4.00% and a return on equity of 4.86%. The firm had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.75 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.73 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts recently commented on the stock. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $460.00 price target on the stock. Glj Research reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $520.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, President Capital lowered their price target on Tesla from $517.00 to $500.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 30th. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and nine have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $406.84.
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Key Stories Impacting Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Elon Musk says Tesla’s Terafab AI‑chip project is launching imminently, lifting investor optimism that Tesla can vertically integrate critical semiconductors for autonomy and AI — a potential multi‑year revenue and margin catalyst. Elon Musk Says Tesla’s ‘Terafab’ AI Chip Project Launches In 7 Days
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla won Ofgem approval to sell electricity across Great Britain, expanding its energy business beyond EVs — a diversification that can add recurring revenue and improve unit economics over time. Is Tesla Expanding Beyond EVs Into Energy Supply in UK?
- Positive Sentiment: Some market analysts and stock graders have recently upgraded Tesla’s ranking, which can attract institutional flows and support near‑term buying interest. Tesla Upgraded, Super Micro Computer Downgraded: Updated Rankings on Top Blue-Chip Stocks
- Neutral Sentiment: While investors cheer Terafab, analysts warn a full‑scale chip fabs buildout could cost tens‑to‑hundreds of billions and will be capital intensive — boosting upside if successful but raising execution and cash‑burn risks. Tesla’s stock rises as investors embrace ambitious foray into AI-chip making
- Neutral Sentiment: Tesla and graphite supplier Syrah agreed to extend timelines to resolve an offtake dispute, keeping supply uncertainty alive but avoiding an immediate disruption. Australia’s Syrah, Tesla extend deadline to resolve alleged default in graphite supply deal
- Negative Sentiment: U.S. retail EV deliveries appear weak: Benzinga reports Tesla’s U.S. sales plunged ~26% in January — a near‑term demand red flag that highlights sensitivity to incentives, macro and competition. Tesla US Sales Sank 26% In January, But 5 Automakers Saw Electric Vehicle Growth
- Negative Sentiment: Rival BYD outpaced Tesla in 2025 and is pursuing acquisitions and faster global expansion — intensifying competitive pressure on pricing, margins and market share. BYD Beat Tesla In 2025: Could Acquisitions Help Further Global Dominance?
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/brand risks: Tesla’s “Cybercab” name hit a trademark dispute with a French beverage company — a small but visible legal headache ahead of a high‑profile product launch. Tesla’s ‘Cybercab’ Name Hits a Roadblock: A French Beverage Company
- Negative Sentiment: Technicals and sentiment show stress: social and research threads flagged a close below the 200‑day moving average and heavy insider selling, which can amplify downside if momentum reverses. Tesla Stock (TSLA) Opinions on Closing Below 200-Day Moving Average
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.
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