Candriam S.C.A. Buys 49,366 Shares of Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Candriam S.C.A. lifted its stake in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 19.8% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 298,260 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 49,366 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up approximately 0.7% of Candriam S.C.A.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest position. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $132,642,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Tesla by 1.8% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 251,390,681 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $79,856,764,000 after buying an additional 4,502,976 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Tesla by 2.0% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 64,767,993 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $20,480,477,000 after purchasing an additional 1,269,304 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter valued at about $11,839,824,000. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 5.9% during the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 20,225,098 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $6,424,705,000 after purchasing an additional 1,134,678 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 20.4% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 20,194,152 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $6,374,284,000 after buying an additional 3,422,270 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on TSLA shares. CICC Research increased their price target on Tesla from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. New Street Research increased their target price on Tesla from $520.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. China Renaissance boosted their price target on shares of Tesla from $380.00 to $382.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of Tesla from $341.00 to $471.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Evercore lifted their price objective on shares of Tesla from $235.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Tesla presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $403.92.

Tesla Stock Up 3.5%

TSLA opened at $411.11 on Monday. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $214.25 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.54 trillion, a P/E ratio of 380.66, a PEG ratio of 13.77 and a beta of 1.86. The company’s 50-day moving average is $446.45 and its 200 day moving average is $411.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.77.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. Tesla had a net margin of 4.00% and a return on equity of 4.86%. The firm had revenue of $24.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.75 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.73 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,637 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $443.93, for a total value of $1,170,643.41. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 13,757 shares in the company, valued at $6,107,145.01. This represents a 16.09% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 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 value of $25,606,501.20. Following the sale, the director owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at $627,145,215.90. The trade was a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock valued at $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is hiring to support Elon Musk’s expanded U.S. solar strategy, signaling capital allocation and execution toward scaling rooftop and cell production — a clear revenue diversification play beyond cars. Tesla executives say hiring is ramping up to support Musk’s expanded solar strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is scouting U.S. sites and pushing to expand solar cell manufacturing with a 100‑GW ambition tied to AI/data center power needs — a strategic commitment that could drive long-term revenue and vertical integration. Tesla Eyes US Solar Cell Expansion, Musk Targets 100-Gigawatt Power Push For AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla launched a vehicle‑to‑grid pilot in Texas for Cybertruck owners to earn bill credits by sending power back to the grid — commercializing vehicle energy services and improving EV ownership economics. Tesla Lets Cybertruck Owners Earn Bill Credits by Powering the Grid
• Positive Sentiment: Reports show Tesla training AI systems in China and promoting its Optimus robotics/robotaxi initiatives — continued investment in “physical AI” supports the higher‑margin, optionality narrative that bulls cite. Tesla is training its AI technology in China, local media reports
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary frames today’s move as a tech‑sector rebound after a volatile week — momentum-driven buying can lift TSLA short-term even if fundamentals remain mixed. Tesla’s stock rallies to end a rough week
• Neutral Sentiment: High‑profile buys (ARK/Cathie Wood) and trademark filings (Roadster hype) add retail and thematic interest but are speculative near-term catalysts. Cathie Wood Doubles Down On Tesla With $14.5 Million Stock Purchase, Ark Invest Pounces On AMD Dip
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk: a judge indicated Tesla/Musk likely can’t escape a ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit — ongoing litigation creates headline risk and potential costs. Tesla, Musk likely can’t escape ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit, judge says
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe’s top EV seller in 2025 and BYD is expanding in key markets — market‑share erosion and intensifying competition could weigh on auto margins. Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe’s top EV seller in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and sales concerns persist: recent selloffs were driven by a near‑400–plus P/E, mixed sales headlines, and analyst debate over the car business vs. “physical AI” optionality. That makes TSLA sensitive to sentiment shifts. BLBD vs. TSLA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Tesla Company 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.