Signaturefd LLC Raises Holdings in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Signaturefd LLC increased its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 10.0% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 114,946 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,452 shares during the period. Tesla makes up about 0.8% of Signaturefd LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Signaturefd LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $51,119,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Unique Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter. Unique Wealth LLC now owns 2,630 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,170,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Meredith Wealth Planning purchased a new position in Tesla during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,425,000. NTV Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in Tesla by 62.4% during the third quarter. NTV Asset Management LLC now owns 7,907 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $3,517,000 after buying an additional 3,038 shares during the period. Thoma Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Tesla by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. Thoma Capital Management LLC now owns 2,789 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,240,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arbor Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter valued at $237,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Tesla Stock Up 3.1%

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $451.67 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $445.75 and its two-hundred day moving average is $392.74. The company has a market cap of $1.50 trillion, a PE ratio of 301.11, a P/E/G ratio of 7.02 and a beta of 1.83. Tesla, Inc. has a twelve month low of $214.25 and a twelve month high of $498.83. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.98 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.72 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Korea Expressway Corp. gave Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving a positive real‑world review, which could help regulatory credibility and adoption momentum for FSD/robotaxi ambitions. Tesla’s FSD Receives Praise in South Korea after Real-World Test
• Positive Sentiment: Reports point to record energy storage deployments and ongoing robotaxi/FSD progress, which investors are treating as a non‑auto growth lever supporting the rally. Tesla stock surges over 4% today: why TSLA is soaring past expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Some bulls (e.g., Gene Munster) see Q4 deliveries as showing stabilization and US market‑share gains, framing the setup as a “material improvement” for 2026. Tesla Finds Its Footing: Q4 Deliveries Show ‘Stabilization’
• Neutral Sentiment: Retail/meme traders and income strategies (selling short-dated puts) are active around TSLA, which can amplify moves but adds volatility rather than a directional catalyst. Meme Traders’ Role in Energizing Retail Investors & TSLA Unique Positioning
• Neutral Sentiment: Some firms (e.g., Baird) still call Tesla a core holding for 2026 despite the mixed data, reflecting divergent analyst views that can keep trading rangebound. 2025 Wasn’t an Easy Year for Tesla Stock, but Baird Says It’s a ‘Core Holding’ for 2026
• Negative Sentiment: UK registrations plunged ~29% year‑over‑year in December, signaling tougher competition and pricing pressure in Tesla’s largest European market. Tesla UK car sales slump 29% in December
• Negative Sentiment: China shipments fell for a second straight year and BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top BEV seller—heightening competitive risk in Tesla’s largest growth market. Tesla China Sales Drop in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 deliveries missed some forecasts and several banks (HSBC, UBS, JPMorgan) have maintained/ reiterated sell ratings or cut targets (UBS $247 PT), keeping downside risk from analyst pressure. HSBC Reaffirms Sell Rating on Tesla Stock UBS reiterates sell rating
• Negative Sentiment: Mobileye’s recent wins and dual-sensor (camera+radar) approach highlight industry divergence with Tesla’s cameras‑only strategy, a potential technical and commercial headwind for FSD adoption. Mobileye’s latest win is another rejection of Tesla’s self-driving approach

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total transaction of $1,170,643.41. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,107,145.01. The trade was a 16.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total transaction of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $627,145,215.90. This trade represents a 3.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on TSLA shares. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price objective on Tesla from $482.00 to $551.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $300.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $500.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $406.47.

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.