Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the forty-six ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nineteen have given a hold rating, twenty-two have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $401.7435.
A number of research analysts have issued reports on the company. Oppenheimer reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Glj Research reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Citizens Jmp began coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $485.00 price objective (down from $510.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Roth Capital reissued a “buy” rating and set a $505.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd.
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Insider Activity
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Tesla during the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Tesla by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Friedenthal Financial lifted its holdings in Tesla by 66.7% in the 1st quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Prism Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Tesla Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $339.30 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $369.38 and its two-hundred day moving average is $389.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.34 trillion, a P/E ratio of 314.17, a PEG ratio of 17.28 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla 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 data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) 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 business had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.33 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Tesla will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.
Key Tesla News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla is preparing to launch its Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, potentially beginning with employee rides this month. The rollout could provide an important real-world test of Tesla’s autonomous-driving strategy and create a new growth catalyst. Reuters Cybercab launch report
- Positive Sentiment: Reports and demonstrations indicated Tesla’s FSD Supervised system outperformed Rivian’s Autonomy+ in a real-road comparison, while Tesla’s AI chief promoted improvements in the upcoming FSD V14. These developments support the company’s long-term robotaxi and AI narrative. Tesla-Rivian self-driving test
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s possible flying Roadster unveiling and continued association with SpaceX are attracting investor attention and could reinforce enthusiasm around future mobility, although neither is yet a material operating business. Flying Roadster report
- Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street remains sharply divided, with Tesla’s recent record deliveries and revenue growth competing with weaker earnings quality. ARK Invest’s reported purchases of approximately 450,000 shares offer some technical support but do not resolve the fundamental debate.
- Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that operating profit and free cash flow are deteriorating despite strong revenue and deliveries. Tesla’s valuation—supported heavily by future AI and robotaxi growth—leaves limited room for execution setbacks. Tesla profitability analysis
- Negative Sentiment: BYD continues to lead Tesla in the global EV market, while reports of another FSD issue and criticism of Tesla’s camera-only autonomy approach raise questions about safety, regulatory approval, and the timing of robotaxi monetization. FSD setback report
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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