GC Wealth Management RIA LLC lifted its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 147.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 107,000 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 63,838 shares during the period. Tesla accounts for approximately 1.8% of GC Wealth Management RIA LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 11th biggest holding. GC Wealth Management RIA LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $48,120,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Tesla by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 258,925,024 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $116,443,762,000 after purchasing an additional 6,538,720 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in Tesla by 0.3% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 113,762,849 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $50,592,614,000 after buying an additional 344,162 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors boosted its stake in Tesla by 5.8% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 44,035,949 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $19,583,547,000 after buying an additional 2,403,019 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC increased its position in Tesla by 38.3% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 10,909,666 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $4,851,747,000 after acquiring an additional 3,021,550 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 5.8% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 6,737,089 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $2,996,118,000 after acquiring an additional 368,493 shares during the period. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Tesla Stock Performance
Tesla stock opened at $376.02 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.62 and a current ratio of 2.04. The company has a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion, a PE ratio of 344.97, a P/E/G ratio of 13.59 and a beta of 1.91. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $384.47 and a 200-day moving average price of $419.88. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $270.78 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83.
Trending Headlines about Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings beat on profit (EPS topped estimates) and margin improvement underpin the long‑term case for Tesla. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Falls Shy of Revenue, Beats on Profit in Q1
- Positive Sentiment: The U.S. NHTSA closed its probe into certain Model Y steering‑wheel reports without requiring a recall, removing a potential regulatory overhang. US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain bullish — President Capital raised its price target and other firms reaffirm buy ratings — supporting near‑term demand for shares. President Capital adjusts price target on Tesla to $428
- Neutral Sentiment: Speculation about a possible Tesla–SpaceX tie‑up remains a thematic market catalyst; if credible, it would materially change Tesla’s long‑term equity story, but timing and mechanics are uncertain. Possible Tesla SpaceX Merger Reshapes AI Story And Rich Valuation
- Neutral Sentiment: Competitive backdrop: Chinese rivals BYD and Geely reported first‑quarter profit declines, a reminder of regional headwinds but also a potential market share opportunity for Tesla in some corridors. Tesla Rivals Geely, BYD Report Double-Digit Profit Decline In First Quarter 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are alarmed by Tesla’s plan to boost 2026 capital spending to roughly $25B, which will keep free‑cash‑flow negative this year and has pressured the share price. Investors Are Panicking About $25 Billion in Spending at Tesla
- Negative Sentiment: Prominent investors and commentators are publicly skeptical about Tesla’s FSD/robotaxi timeline and marketing — criticism that increases short‑term uncertainty around the autonomy narrative. Tesla Bulls ‘Blindly Parrotting’ Elon Musk’s FSD Hype, Says Gary Black
- Negative Sentiment: Market‑structure risks: reports of coordinated fake‑account campaigns that targeted Tesla sentiment highlight an emerging risk to retail‑driven moves and narrative integrity. EXCLUSIVE: Fake-Account Attack On Tesla Exposes Bigger Threat To US Stocks
Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla
In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total transaction of $9,273,947.97. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 33,860 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,166,913.80. This trade represents a 43.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 53,804 shares of company stock valued at $20,865,598 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley set a $415.00 price target on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Tesla from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, HSBC began coverage on Tesla in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $398.42.
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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.
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