Castleview Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 33.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,187 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 3,339 shares during the quarter. Tesla makes up about 2.5% of Castleview Partners LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest position. Castleview Partners LLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $4,902,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 11.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 87,929 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $35,509,000 after purchasing an additional 9,293 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in Tesla by 21.2% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 5,317 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $2,147,000 after purchasing an additional 931 shares during the last quarter. Bison Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in Tesla by 52.2% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 10,368 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $4,187,000 after purchasing an additional 3,558 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 9.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 12,135 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $3,855,000 after buying an additional 1,011 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AGP Franklin LLC raised its position in shares of Tesla by 21.2% in the second quarter. AGP Franklin LLC now owns 4,861 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,544,000 after buying an additional 851 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Tesla news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 26,409 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $378.11, for a total transaction of $9,985,506.99. Following the sale, the director directly owned 48,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,300,145.89. This represents a 35.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total value of $1,048,133.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 32,015 shares of company stock valued at $12,383,640. 19.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Tesla Trading Up 0.3%
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $22.39 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.96 billion. Tesla had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 4.89%. Tesla’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.27 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.3 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts have commented on the stock. Guggenheim began coverage on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, June 29th. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Canaccord Genuity Group upped their target price on Tesla from $420.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Tesla from $400.00 to $430.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Glj Research restated a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, June 12th. Twenty-one research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $406.87.
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Key Stories Impacting Tesla
Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s Q2 2026 deliveries came in at a record 480,126 vehicles, beating expectations and reinforcing that demand remains resilient. Elon Musk Has Mojo Back, As Tesla Quarterly Deliveries Skyrocket
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla gained share in China, and the Model Y reclaimed the country’s best-selling vehicle title in June, helping support the bull case for international growth. Tesla Faces Possible Robotaxi Ban In New Jersey, But It Gains Market Share In China
- Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on Tesla to $442 from $364, while RBC lifted its target to $500, signaling continued Wall Street confidence in the stock’s longer-term upside. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Given New $442.00 Price Target at UBS Group
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary remains mixed: Citizens started coverage with a Hold/Market Perform stance, and Zacks trimmed several future EPS estimates even as it raised its FY2026 forecast. Tesla Stock: Citizens Begins Coverage of TSLA with Caution on Physical AI Timeline
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are still worried that Robotaxi and Optimus may take longer to scale, with multiple reports saying the valuation already prices in a faster rollout than the business can currently deliver. The Massive Valuation Risk Keeping Tesla Stock From Breaking Out
- Negative Sentiment: Regulatory risk remains an overhang, including a proposed New Jersey bill that could restrict Tesla’s self-driving efforts because it does not rely on radar and lidar. Tesla Faces Possible Robotaxi Ban In New Jersey, But It Gains Market Share In China
- Negative Sentiment: Legal and governance concerns around Elon Musk and Tesla’s autonomy claims continue to weigh on sentiment, including fresh scrutiny of Musk’s SEC settlement and ongoing lawsuits tied to Autopilot and workplace issues. Elon Musk SEC Settlement Raises ‘Red Flags,’ Judge Says
Tesla 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.
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