Palatine Hill Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund bought 6,395 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,876,000. Tesla accounts for about 2.3% of Palatine Hill Wealth Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th biggest holding.
Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in TSLA. Networth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Prism Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity at Tesla
In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.00, for a total transaction of $1,350,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,147,700. This represents a 14.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 26,409 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $378.11, for a total transaction of $9,985,506.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 48,399 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,300,145.89. The trade was a 35.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 57,482 shares of company stock worth $21,508,331 over the last three months. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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Tesla Price Performance
TSLA opened at $423.74 on Wednesday. Tesla, Inc. has a one year low of $273.21 and a one year high of $498.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 2.04 and a quick ratio of 1.62. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $392.55 and its 200-day simple moving average is $416.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.59 trillion, a P/E ratio of 388.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 16.42 and a beta of 1.80.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 4.89%. The business had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.27 earnings per share. Tesla’s revenue was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Key Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 39.4% in May, extending six straight months of growth and signaling resilience despite intense competition from Chinese automakers. Reuters: Tesla’s Chinese-made EV sales rise 39.4% in May
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla also saw a sharp rebound in several European markets, including a major jump in France registrations and stronger Model Y demand, which supports hopes for a Q2 delivery beat. Reuters: Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets
- Positive Sentiment: Investor optimism improved after Elon Musk highlighted how small Tesla’s IPO valuation was relative to today’s market cap, reinforcing the company’s long-term growth narrative and helping the shares bounce. Yahoo Finance: Tesla’s IPO Was One of the Greatest Ever
- Positive Sentiment: Reports that Estonia cleared Tesla’s FSD driver-assistance system for use could modestly bolster confidence in Tesla’s autonomy roadmap and international acceptance of its software. Insider Monkey: Estonia clears Tesla’s FSD system for use
- Neutral Sentiment: Heavy trading around Tesla’s rumored ties to SpaceX, including speculation about a merger or IPO-related “Musk premium,” is driving volatility but remains highly speculative and not directly tied to Tesla’s fundamentals. Benzinga: What Happens To TSLA If It Merges With SpaceX?
- Neutral Sentiment: News that Tesla withdrew a termination notice on its graphite supply deal with Syrah Resources reduces supply-chain uncertainty, but the issue appears to be settling rather than creating a major new catalyst. Reuters: Tesla withdraws termination notice on graphite supply deal
- Negative Sentiment: Tesla faces rising competition in humanoid robotics and AI, with OpenAI and Nvidia both moving into areas that overlap with Tesla’s Optimus ambitions, raising concern about future growth optionality. Benzinga: Nvidia is taking on Tesla in the humanoid robot race
- Negative Sentiment: Articles warning that a potential SpaceX-Tesla combination could be value-destructive are adding pressure by suggesting the market may be overestimating the “Musk premium” embedded in TSLA. TipRanks: Potential SpaceX and Tesla merger blasted as value destroying
- Negative Sentiment: New concerns about Tesla’s robotaxi program and litigation risk, including scrutiny under Texas legislation and a China FSD lawsuit, could weigh on sentiment around autonomy monetization. Yahoo Finance: Tesla faces China FSD lawsuit
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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