Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Purchased by Retirement Planning Group LLC

Retirement Planning Group LLC raised its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 102.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,527 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 2,792 shares during the period. Retirement Planning Group LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $2,458,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Narwhal Capital Management boosted its holdings 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 valued at $4,232,000 after buying an additional 2,350 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Tesla in the second quarter valued at approximately $11,839,824,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey grew its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $135,688,000 after purchasing an additional 22,607 shares during the last quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd raised its position in shares of Tesla by 1,823.0% during the 2nd quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 68,325 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $21,704,000 after purchasing an additional 64,772 shares during the period. Finally, Breakthru Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $835,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $438.57 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $443.35 and a 200-day moving average of $397.91. 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 P/E ratio of 292.38, a P/E/G ratio of 7.30 and a beta of 1.83. Tesla, Inc. has a twelve month low of $214.25 and a twelve month high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its earnings results 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. The firm had revenue of $28.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.98 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.72 earnings per share. As a group, analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TSLA has been the topic of several analyst reports. BNP Paribas increased their target price on Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Melius Research set a $520.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 13th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Tesla from $483.00 to $508.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $300.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $425.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $410.20.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total value of $26,724,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,107,145.01. This represents a 16.09% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — Xiaotong Zhu (SVP, APAC) acquired roughly $6.65M in Tesla stock options, which can be read as management confidence in regional growth and future upside. Capitalizing On Growth Prospects, Xiaotong Zhu Acquires A Substantial $6.65M In Tesla Stock Options
• Positive Sentiment: Battery/supply chain upside — Tesla opened a U.S. lithium refinery (Texas) to strengthen domestic battery feedstock and potentially lower cell costs, supporting margins long term. Tesla Touts First-Of-Its-Kind Lithium Refinery In US — Elon Musk Calls It ‘Largest’ In America
• Positive Sentiment: AI/robotics narrative persists — Positive reactions to Optimus V3 and related commentary are keeping the stock tied to a broader AI/robotics growth story, which investors seeing Tesla as more than an automaker view as upside. Investor Praises Optimus V3 Robot – ‘Nobody Will Remember That Tesla Ever Made a Car?’
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance mixed — Barclays reaffirmed a “neutral” rating, reflecting market uncertainty and keeping a large dealer/analyst voice steady but not bullish. Tesla Barclays Gives a Neutral Rating
• Negative Sentiment: FSD shift to subscription — Musk’s announcement that FSD will no longer be sold for a one‑time fee (effective Feb. 14) has provoked customer backlash, uncertainty about revenue recognition, and concerns that it signals struggles monetizing autonomy; the move triggered volatility and is cited by some funds as a reason to trim exposure. Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from Feb 14, Musk says
• Negative Sentiment: Big fund selling — ARK/other high‑profile managers trimmed Tesla positions (Cathie Wood sold roughly $38M), signaling profit‑taking and reducing a key source of demand. Cathie Wood Sells $38M Tesla Position, Buys $50M Broadcom
• Negative Sentiment: Execution & valuation risk ahead of earnings — Analysts warn Tesla has “little room for error” into Q4 (earnings late January); declining deliveries, rising competition and high valuation make disappointing numbers a catalyst for a larger pullback. Tesla’s Earnings Loom With Almost No Room for Error
• Negative Sentiment: Robotaxi/competition concerns — Social and analyst chatter about robotaxi delays and intensifying competition (including AI chip rivals) add longer‑term risk to expectations that currently support the multiple. Tesla Stock (TSLA) Opinions on Robotaxi Delays and Price Drop

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.