Stonekeep Investments LLC lessened its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 11.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 12,187 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 1,585 shares during the period. Tesla accounts for about 3.4% of Stonekeep Investments LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 8th biggest position. Stonekeep Investments LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $5,420,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Tesla during the second quarter worth about $26,000. Chelsea Counsel Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Tesla by 59.7% during the 1st quarter. Chelsea Counsel Co. now owns 107 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. LGT Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new position in Tesla during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Tesla by 1,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. ESL Trust Services LLC now owns 100 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
TSLA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. HSBC reiterated a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $307.00 target price on the stock. Roth Capital set a $505.00 price target on shares of Tesla and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, New Street Research increased their price target on Tesla from $465.00 to $520.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $414.50.
Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla
In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the 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 directly owned 13,757 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,107,145.01. This trade represents a 16.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total value of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at $627,145,215.90. This represents a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Tesla News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised Tesla’s price target after its analysis of Q4 2025 deliveries, supporting bullish analyst momentum and providing a near‑term catalyst for upside. Deutsche Bank’s Analysis of Q4 2025 Deliveries Drives Tesla (TSLA) Price Target Hike
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla is doubling down on AI/robotaxi messaging — new footage and executive posts have boosted investor optimism that robotaxi commercialization could drive material upside in 2026 and beyond. Tesla’s AI Director Shows Off His Unsupervised Robotaxi Ride in New Video
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla won a 1 GWh Megapack order in Scotland — a tangible win for the energy business that diversifies revenue and supports long‑term margins if storage growth continues. Tesla’s Recent UK Megapack Deal to Supercharge Its Energy Business
- Positive Sentiment: Reports show heavy institutional inflows and bullish analyst coverage (price target hikes, reiterated buys), which have underpinned rally momentum into year‑end. Tesla Shares Way Up Since First Big Money Buy, Keep Rising
- Neutral Sentiment: Options activity: unusually active put option flow has recently generated income strategies for traders, signaling elevated hedging and short‑term volatility expectations. Tesla + Robinhood + FedEx’s Unusually Active Put Options Could Deliver Big Income
- Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term retail narratives (what a $10K investment could look like by 2030) keep some buy‑and‑hold investors engaged, but these are speculative and not immediate price drivers. What a $10K Investment in Tesla Could Look Like by 2030
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory pressure: the NHTSA opened a probe into Model 3 emergency door releases — a clear near‑term negative that raises recall/liability risk and investor concern. Elon Musk’s Tesla Faces NHTSA Probe Into Model 3 Emergency Door Release
- Negative Sentiment: Safety and FSD performance criticisms (reports FSD struggles in rain and questions about Austin robotaxi scale) are weighing on sentiment and fueling short‑term profit‑taking. Ross Gerber Says Tesla FSD v14 Doesn’t Work Well In Rain
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting Tesla’s Austin robotaxi project is smaller than Musk’s claims adds skepticism about the speed of commercial rollout and regulatory approvals. Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Project Is Smaller Than Elon Musk’s Claims
Tesla Trading Down 2.1%
Shares of TSLA stock opened at $475.19 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $444.97 and a 200-day moving average of $386.90. 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 stock has a market cap of $1.58 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 316.79, a PEG ratio of 12.01 and a beta of 1.87. Tesla, Inc. has a 1-year low of $214.25 and a 1-year high of $498.83.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.02. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.The business had revenue of $28.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $24.98 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.72 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current year.
About Tesla
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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