6,203 Tesla, Inc. $TSLA Shares Sold by Mirador Capital Partners LP

Mirador Capital Partners LP trimmed its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 51.6% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 5,820 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after selling 6,203 shares during the quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP’s holdings in Tesla were worth $2,065,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Williams & Novak Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Tesla by 9.0% in the 3rd quarter. Williams & Novak Wealth Management LLC now owns 715 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $254,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the period. RFG Bristol Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in Tesla by 5.7% during the 3rd quarter. RFG Bristol Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,477 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $524,000 after acquiring an additional 80 shares during the period. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 29,109 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $10,916,000 after purchasing an additional 1,966 shares during the last quarter. Balefire LLC increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 22.2% in the third quarter. Balefire LLC now owns 11,714 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $4,156,000 after purchasing an additional 2,131 shares during the period. Finally, Castle Rock Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 10.5% during the third quarter. Castle Rock Wealth Management LLC now owns 5,461 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $2,079,000 after purchasing an additional 518 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Stock Performance

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $382.70 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $297.38 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The stock has a market cap of $1.51 trillion, a PE ratio of 354.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 20.95 and a beta of 1.92. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $355.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $377.22.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $28.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.33 EPS. Analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.80 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Tesla

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: China production and European demand improved: Tesla sold 95,366 China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in September, up 5% year over year and marking an 11th consecutive month of growth. European demand also reportedly continued to recover. Reuters article
• Positive Sentiment: AI and semiconductor ambitions supported the bullish narrative: Musk’s reported Tesla-SpaceX “Terafab” chip project could give Tesla more control over chips needed for robotics, autonomy, and energy businesses. Analysts including Dan Ives continue to view robotaxis, robotics, and software as potential long-term growth drivers. Dan Ives Tesla robotaxi article
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial vehicle opportunities are expanding: Tesla received a 50-truck Semi order from IMC Logistics and opened its first heavy-duty Megacharger site with Pilot, supporting the company’s efforts to build an electric freight ecosystem. Pilot and Tesla Megacharger announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: European FSD rebranding reduces regulatory friction but creates uncertainty: Tesla renamed “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in Europe after German regulatory pushback. The change may improve approval prospects, but it also highlights ongoing scrutiny and could weaken the value of Tesla’s established FSD branding. CNBC article
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and valuation remain major risks: Analysts expect a double-digit profit decline in the upcoming report, while Tesla’s very high earnings multiple leaves limited room for disappointing margins or guidance. Commentary also points to heavy AI spending and pressure on automotive gross margins. Tesla earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: China sales trends were mixed: September retail sales reportedly fell 9%, despite a 58% increase in Shanghai exports. This suggests regional demand remains uneven and that headline production or shipment growth may not fully translate into local deliveries. Benzinga China sales article

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total transaction of $938,498.78. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,353,296.36. This trade represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

TSLA has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of Tesla from $280.00 to $268.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Tesla from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley reiterated a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, September 14th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, HSBC reaffirmed a “reduce” rating and issued a $157.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have issued a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Tesla has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $412.19.

About Tesla

Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) designs, manufactures and sells electric vehicles, energy storage systems and solar energy products. Its vehicle lineup includes the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. The company also develops vehicle software and driver-assistance features, operates a global Supercharger network and provides related vehicle services.

Tesla’s energy business offers battery storage products for residential, commercial and utility customers, including Powerwall and Megapack, as well as solar panels and solar roofing products.