Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. Boosts Stock Position in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 78.8% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 4,294 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,893 shares during the quarter. Total Clarity Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in Tesla were worth $1,931,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in TSLA. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Networth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Davidson Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Tesla by 79.4% in the fourth quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently weighed in on TSLA. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Tesla from $130.00 to $125.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. DZ Bank upgraded Tesla from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $385.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday. Finally, Tigress Financial began coverage on Tesla in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $398.42.

Tesla Stock Up 2.4%

NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $381.63 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.62, a current ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $383.09 and its two-hundred day moving average is $419.29. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $271.00 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.43 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 350.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 14.19 and a beta of 1.91.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.89% and a net margin of 3.95%.The company had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.27 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.25 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Tesla news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total transaction of $9,273,947.97. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 33,860 shares in the company, valued at $12,166,913.80. This represents a 43.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 53,804 shares of company stock worth $20,865,598 over the last 90 days. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Tesla News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Semi production milestone: Tesla says the first Semi has rolled off its high‑volume production line, underscoring progress on a long‑promised commercial product that could open a new revenue stream and support future growth. First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line
• Positive Sentiment: Used‑car strength: A study shows Teslas are among the fastest‑selling used EVs and depreciate less than many rivals — a sign of sustained demand, resale‑value support and brand durability that helps margins and residual values. Teslas Among Fastest-Selling Used Cars
• Neutral Sentiment: X (formerly Twitter) launches cashtags for stocks and crypto on the web, including TSLA — a distribution/visibility boost but with limited direct financial impact for Tesla. Cashtags Go Live on X Web
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market notes are mixed: Zacks moved TSLA from “strong sell” to “hold,” while some firms (e.g., Erste) trimmed FY‑2026/2027 EPS forecasts — these updates adjust near‑term expectations but leave long‑term narratives intact. Zacks research
• Negative Sentiment: Related‑party revenue disclosure: Tesla amended its 10‑K to show roughly $573M in 2024 sales to Elon Musk‑linked companies (SpaceX, xAI), including previously undisclosed items — a revenue boost but one that raises governance and transparency questions for investors. Tesla made over $500 million selling to xAI and SpaceX
• Negative Sentiment: Safety/regulatory risk: The Dawn Project delivered a report to Congress alleging Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving software has been involved in 59 deaths and called for regulatory reform — heightening legal and regulatory uncertainty that can pressure valuation multiples. The Dawn Project Report to Congress
• Negative Sentiment: High capex and competitive pressure: Morgan Stanley expects >$25B capex in 2026 and Chinese rivals (BYD, NIO) are putting pricing pressure — both weigh on near‑term margins and cash needs. Capex to exceed $25B in 2026

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.