West Wealth Group LLC Decreases Stake in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

West Wealth Group LLC lessened its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 23.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,566 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 1,376 shares during the quarter. West Wealth Group LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $1,987,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Narwhal Capital Management boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 32.8% in the 3rd quarter. Narwhal Capital Management now owns 9,516 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $4,232,000 after buying an additional 2,350 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Tesla during the second quarter worth about $11,839,824,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey raised its position in Tesla by 5.6% during the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 427,150 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $135,688,000 after acquiring an additional 22,607 shares during the last quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 1,823.0% in the second quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 68,325 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $21,704,000 after purchasing an additional 64,772 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Breakthru Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter valued at approximately $835,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen upped their target price on Tesla from $374.00 to $509.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Thursday, October 30th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on Tesla in a research note on Thursday, October 16th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $307.00 price objective on the stock. President Capital cut their target price on shares of Tesla from $529.00 to $517.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company restated an “underweight” rating and issued a $130.00 target price (up from $120.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $410.20.

Tesla News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla opened a U.S. lithium refinery in Texas to bolster battery supply chains and reduce dependence on overseas suppliers, which could improve battery cost structure and margin outlook over time. Tesla Touts First-Of-Its-Kind Lithium Refinery In US — Elon Musk Calls It ‘Largest’ In America
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla released a 7‑seater Model Y in the U.S. and reported improving China sales — product and regional tailwinds that can help near‑term volume recovery. Tesla Releases 7-Seater Model Y In US As Improved China Sales Provide Boost
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion of the “Supercharger for Business” program and safety accolades (two Euro NCAP wins) support Tesla’s charging network strength and brand value — factors that help retention and fleet attractiveness. Tesla Expands Its ‘Supercharger for Business’ Program
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings risk: Analysts highlight Jan. 28 Q4 results as a high‑stakes event — the stock is in an uptrend but has “little room for error,” so results/guidance could swing sentiment sharply either way. Tesla’s Earnings Loom With Almost No Room for Error
• Neutral Sentiment: Traditional automakers (Ford, GM) are pivoting toward energy storage as EV battery demand softens — this validates the market but also increases competition in Tesla’s adjacent energy/storage businesses. Automakers like Ford and GM are jumping into a whole new business where Tesla is a serious player
• Negative Sentiment: Management moved FSD to subscription‑only (no more one‑time purchases after Feb. 14). Investors reacted to execution/regulatory concerns and questions about whether the change signals a weakening software moat despite potential for recurring revenue. Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from Feb 14, Musk says
• Negative Sentiment: Cathie Wood’s ARK sold about $38M of Tesla shares, a high‑profile fund reduction that can pressure sentiment and prompt reassessment by momentum‑sensitive investors. Cathie Wood Sells $38M in Tesla, Buys $50M in Broadcom
• Negative Sentiment: Demand concerns: Cybertruck deliveries and some vehicle volumes have lagged targets and overall deliveries declined in Q4, fueling analyst skepticism about growth sustainability and valuation. Tesla’s Cybertruck is falling far short of Elon Musk’s ambitious sales targets

Tesla Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $439.20 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The firm has a market cap of $1.46 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 292.80, a PEG ratio of 7.43 and a beta of 1.83. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $443.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $397.63. Tesla, Inc. has a 12-month low of $214.25 and a 12-month high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.02. Tesla had a net margin of 5.51% and a return on equity of 6.61%. The business had revenue of $28.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.72 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total value of $25,606,501.20. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at $627,145,215.90. This trade represents a 3.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares in the company, valued at $6,107,145.01. The trade was a 16.09% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145 over the last three months. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.