Tesla’s (TSLA) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at Barclays

Barclays restated their neutral rating on shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in a report published on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $510.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on shares of Tesla from $470.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, January 5th. Mizuho upped their price objective on Tesla from $475.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, November 17th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and eight have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $410.77.

Tesla Stock Performance

Tesla stock opened at $449.06 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $444.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $404.75. Tesla has a 52 week low of $214.25 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.49 trillion, a P/E ratio of 299.37, a PEG ratio of 7.63 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.

Insider Activity at Tesla

In other news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total value of $26,724,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 577,031 shares in the company, valued at approximately $257,009,607.40. This represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 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 sale, the director directly 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. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Tesla

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of TSLA. Bingham Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the fourth quarter worth about $1,358,000. Sunpointe LLC increased its holdings in Tesla by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Sunpointe LLC now owns 3,981 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,790,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Warburton Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 5.9% in the 4th quarter. Warburton Capital Management LLC now owns 820 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $368,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Cura Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Cura Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 522 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $235,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tyche Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Tesla by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Tyche Wealth Partners LLC now owns 22,640 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $10,182,000 after buying an additional 170 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla has begun offering unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin and removed in‑car safety monitors for some vehicles — a tangible execution milestone that supports the long‑term robotaxi revenue and AI thesis. Tesla starts robotaxi rides without safety monitors in Austin
• Positive Sentiment: A partnership with Lemonade to offer steep insurance discounts for FSD miles gives third‑party validation to Tesla’s safety claims and could accelerate FSD adoption and monetization via subscriptions/licensing. Lemonade’s Tesla Deal Could Rewrite How Auto Insurance Is Priced
• Positive Sentiment: Operational proof points: a Tesla Model S reportedly completed a ~3,000‑mile trip using FSD without human intervention — a concrete data point investors cite when pricing in FSD upside. Tesla Model S Completes 3000-Mile Journey Using FSD without Human Intervention
• Neutral Sentiment: Tesla will report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results on Jan. 28; the company released an analyst consensus estimate of roughly $24.5B in revenue — earnings and margins (not top‑line) are likely to drive the next big move. Tesla Releases Analyst Estimates Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Call, Touts $24.5 Billion Revenue
• Neutral Sentiment: Options traders have priced attractive out‑of‑the‑money put premiums ahead of earnings — this implies market participants expect volatility or are hedging; it can amplify moves around the report. Tesla Inc Put Options Still Look Attractive To Short-Sellers Before Earnings Next Week
• Negative Sentiment: Tesla discontinued its basic Autopilot offering in the U.S. and Canada to steer customers to paid FSD (Musk says FSD prices will rise) — that could spur short‑term consumer pushback and slow new‑car demand while FSD adoption shifts to a subscription/higher‑price model. Tesla drops Autopilot feature in US and Canada
• Negative Sentiment: Product demand concerns: Cybertruck sales reportedly plunged ~48% in 2025, highlighting ongoing vehicle demand softness for a marquee product. Tesla Saw Cybertruck Sales Plunge 48% In 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst stance remains mixed: Barclays reaffirmed an equal‑weight/neutral view and set a $360 target — a signal that some institutional coverage still views downside risk vs. current valuation. Barclays sticks with neutral/equal-weight on TSLA

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.