Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Sells 1,900 Shares of Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych cut its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 17.1% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 9,200 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 1,900 shares during the period. Tesla comprises 2.2% of Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych’s portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest holding. Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych’s holdings in Tesla were worth $4,091,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of TSLA. Human Investing LLC purchased a new position in Tesla during the third quarter valued at approximately $246,000. First Command Advisory Services Inc. grew its position in shares of Tesla by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 2,074 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $922,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 4.6% in the third quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC now owns 659 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $293,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust raised its position in shares of Tesla by 1.0% in the third quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 2,497 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $1,110,000 after buying an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Chilton Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Tesla by 0.6% during the third quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC now owns 96,574 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $42,948,000 after buying an additional 574 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

TSLA has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Glj Research restated a “sell” rating and issued a $25.28 target price (up from $19.05) on shares of Tesla in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Tesla from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 25th. HSBC reiterated a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $500.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, CICC Research upped their target price on shares of Tesla from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Eighteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and eight have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $410.77.

Trending Headlines about Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism on delivery momentum and energy business — Wedbush reiterates an Outperform and cites stabilizing deliveries plus growth in energy and AI/robotics initiatives as upside drivers into the Q4 report. Tesla Q4 earnings expected to show delivery momentum and energy upside
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate partnership news — Berkshire-linked activity: Buffett’s company will supply powertrains/energy systems for Tesla semis, a commercial win that supports fleet and commercial-vehicle credibility. Buffett Avoided Tesla for Years — But Now His Company Will Power Elon Musk’s Semis
• Positive Sentiment: FSD ecosystem momentum — New insurance products that lower per‑mile costs for FSD-engaged driving support the FSD adoption story and could reduce a friction point for robotaxi/insurance economics. Lemonade’s New Insurance Product Boosts Tesla (TSLA) FSD Narrative, Analyst Says
• Neutral Sentiment: Forward-looking bullish takes and catalyst calendars — Several opinion pieces highlight potential near-term catalysts (FSD Gen 3, robotaxi rollouts) and argue there are reasons to buy before March, but these are thesis-driven and hinge on execution. 3 Reasons to Buy Tesla Before March 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: New trading products expand market access — Binance will list a TSLA perpetual futures contract, which may boost derivatives liquidity but doesn’t change fundamentals. Binance to launch Tesla-linked perpetual futures contract
• Negative Sentiment: China sales weakness — Reports show Tesla slipping vs. local rivals in China, a key growth market; slowing Chinese demand is pressuring top-line delivery growth expectations. Tesla Stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) Slips as Chinese Sales Falter
• Negative Sentiment: Brand value and sentiment deterioration — Brand Finance and media reports show a ~36% drop (~$15B) in Tesla’s brand value in 2025, attributed in part to CEO political exposure — a reputational headwind for consumer demand. Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
• Negative Sentiment: Intensifying competition in Europe — BYD and other rivals sharply grew European registrations while Tesla’s EU sales declined, signaling market-share pressure and pricing/margin risk. Tesla (TSLA) Stock: BYD Triples European Sales While Musk’s Company Stumbles
• Negative Sentiment: Pre-earnings anxiety and autonomy scrutiny — Wall Street is anxious ahead of Q4 results as deliveries sag and AI/autonomy promises face increased regulatory and operational scrutiny; several analysts are cautious or on hold. Wall Street is feeling anxious ahead of Tesla’s Q4 earnings as deliveries sag and AI uncertainty builds

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In related news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total value of $26,724,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 577,031 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,757 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,107,145.01. The trade was a 16.09% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Tesla Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of Tesla stock opened at $430.90 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a current ratio of 2.07. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $214.25 and a 52-week high of $498.83. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $445.92 and its 200-day moving average price is $406.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 287.27, a P/E/G ratio of 7.40 and a beta of 1.83.

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.