Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. Boosts Stock Position in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. increased its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 829,336 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,200 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up approximately 2.1% of Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $294,257,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bamco Inc. NY raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 12,524,752 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $5,267,911,000 after buying an additional 591,243 shares in the last quarter. One Plus One Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Tesla in the second quarter valued at $1,009,000. Bessemer Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 23.6% during the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 56,240 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $20,908,000 after acquiring an additional 10,747 shares during the period. H&H International Investment LLC bought a new position in shares of Tesla during the first quarter valued at $1,267,259,000. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 12.4% in the 3rd quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 43,600 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $15,470,000 after purchasing an additional 4,806 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Stock Performance

Shares of Tesla stock opened at $375.00 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $354.18 and its 200 day simple moving average is $377.19. The company has a current ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company has a market capitalization of $1.48 trillion, a PE ratio of 347.23, a PEG ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.92. Tesla, Inc. has a 12 month low of $297.38 and a 12 month high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The firm’s revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.33 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.83 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Tesla from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Piper Sandler started coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 14th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Barclays lifted their price target on Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Tesla from $445.00 to $415.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $412.19.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 deliveries exceeded expectations: Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles, providing a near-term boost to the investment story. However, investors will focus on automotive margins and cash flow when full quarterly results are released, reportedly on October 21. Tesla’s EV Delivery Beat Is In
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial electrification is expanding: Tesla and Pilot opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks and announced three additional locations. Tesla also received an order for 50 Tesla Semis from IMC Logistics, supporting future energy and truck revenue opportunities. Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger Site
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomy and insurance ecosystem gains: Lemonade expanded autonomous-car insurance support to Tesla vehicles using HW3 and FSD v14 Lite, while Germany’s transport minister backed faster European approval for Tesla’s supervised FSD. Broader approval could strengthen Tesla’s software and robotaxi potential. Lemonade Adds Support for Tesla FSD
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term AI upside remains the bull case: Analysts continue pointing to robotaxis, robotics, energy storage, and Tesla’s planned AI-chip infrastructure as potential sources of growth beyond vehicle sales. A proposed $400 billion federal clean-energy research program could also benefit EV, storage, and related technologies, although passage is uncertain. Dan Ives Sees Tesla Upside From AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming product catalysts: Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster is expected to debut October 15, while investors are awaiting clearer updates on the Optimus robot. These events could influence expectations but do not yet provide confirmed financial benefits. Tesla Roadster Debut
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment: Tesla trades at roughly 344–347 times earnings, and even longtime bull Gary Black has warned that a strong business does not automatically make the stock attractive. Analysts remain divided over whether future AI growth justifies the premium. BYD and Tesla Valuation Comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory risks persist: Tesla previously missed earnings expectations, has relatively thin reported profitability, and is committing substantial resources to AI while relying on vehicle sales to fund those investments. Reports that Tesla pressed European regulators to accelerate FSD reviews add safety and liability concerns. Tesla’s Big AI Gamble

Tesla Profile

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla’s energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.