Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Stake Raised by Apollon Wealth Management LLC

Apollon Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 2.9% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 87,402 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,447 shares during the period. Tesla comprises approximately 0.7% of Apollon Wealth Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Apollon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $38,869,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. Chelsea Counsel Co. boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 59.7% in the 1st quarter. Chelsea Counsel Co. now owns 107 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the period. LGT Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth about $29,000. CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new stake in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, ESL Trust Services LLC lifted its stake in Tesla by 1,900.0% during the second quarter. ESL Trust Services LLC now owns 100 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 95 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla remains culturally strong with high brand appeal among young buyers in South Korea, supporting demand in that market. Tesla Becomes the Most Popular Imported Car Brand in South Korea among Young People
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media continue to highlight Tesla’s long-term upside from AI and robotaxi ambitions (an investor theme for 2026), which underpins much of the stock’s valuation despite near-term softness. The 5 AI stocks Dan Ives thinks will define 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Bill Ackman’s SPARC proposal for a SpaceX IPO — which could hypothetically benefit Tesla shareholders — surfaced as a strategic idea but is speculative and not an immediate catalyst for TSLA. Bill Ackman Has a Bold Idea for a SpaceX IPO That Would Reward Tesla Stockholders
• Neutral Sentiment: Elon Musk signaling a change in Tesla’s mission wording (from “sustainable” toward “amazing”) is mostly corporate messaging — noteworthy for branding but not an immediate financial driver. Musk Ready To Rewrite Tesla Mission Statement? CEO Says ‘Amazing’ Is More Joyful Than ‘Sustainable’
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory pressure: a new investigation and safety scrutiny over door mechanisms (and reports of possible door-handle bans in China) are prompting concern about recalls/regulatory costs and are weighing on investor sentiment. As Tesla Faces a New Investigation Over Door Safety, How Should You Play TSLA Stock Heading into 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Demand worries: Gene Munster warned Q4 deliveries could be materially weaker than expected, which raises short-term revenue and margin risk. Tesla Q4 Deliveries Face Steep Slump, Gene Munster Warns; Adds Real Value Now Lies In Physical AI
• Negative Sentiment: Supplier and contract hits: South Korea’s L&F drastically cut the expected value of its Tesla battery-material deal, and a Cybertruck-related flop hurt a supplier — both signal supply-chain and product-demand stress. South Korea’s L&F says value of battery material supply deal with Tesla cut to $7,386
• Negative Sentiment: Market context: profit-taking in tech (including Tesla) and broader risk-off into year-end amplified selling pressure today. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Nvidia, Tesla fall to start 2025’s final week
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst caution and bearish pieces (downgrades, bear-case writeups) are increasing scrutiny on valuation and near-term execution risks. Tesla: It’s Not Time For Bears To Give Up, The Big Short Of 2026 (Downgrade)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TSLA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Tesla from $115.00 to $150.00 in a report on Friday, October 3rd. William Blair reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Friday, September 5th. CICC Research raised their target price on Tesla from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $425.00 price objective on Tesla and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 7th. One research 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $414.50.

Tesla Stock Down 3.3%

Tesla stock opened at $459.64 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.53 trillion, a P/E ratio of 306.43, a P/E/G 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. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $445.22 and its 200-day simple moving average is $388.31. 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 earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $28.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.98 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.The business’s revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.72 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 8th. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,107,145.01. This represents a 16.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction 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 $627,145,215.90. This trade represents a 3.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.