Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has earned an average rating of “Hold” from the forty-five brokerages that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nineteen have assigned a hold recommendation, twenty-one have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $401.7435.

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on TSLA. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $600.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday, June 5th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. President Capital boosted their price objective on shares of Tesla from $424.00 to $428.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday. Finally, BTIG Research lowered Tesla to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th.

Tesla News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tesla reportedly plans to unveil its redesigned next-generation Roadster as early as August, potentially including a brief “flying” demonstration. The long-delayed launch is reviving enthusiasm around Tesla’s product pipeline and helped drive the latest move higher. Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s nearly three-year Swedish labor dispute is ending after the company bought out striking mechanics, removing a persistent operational and reputational overhang, although there was no union agreement. Tesla ends Swedish strike
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and maintained a $460 price target. Analysts and commentators also point to Tesla’s premium positioning in China, record Shanghai exports and potential growth in robotaxis, Optimus and energy storage. TD Cowen reiterates Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Tesla is considering a $10.1 billion Texas solar manufacturing facility and broader domestic solar capacity, potentially strengthening its energy-business strategy and exposure to rising electricity demand. Tesla reveals Texas solar plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Average U.S. EV transaction prices rose 1.6% year over year to $56,126 in July as automakers reduced discounts. Higher pricing could support Tesla’s revenue, but weaker incentives may also pressure industry demand. EV prices are rising again
• Negative Sentiment: Critics continue to argue that Tesla’s valuation—roughly 317 times earnings—assumes strong execution despite margin compression, delayed products and competition from China and Waymo. Recent commentary also highlights the risk that energy investments may require substantial capital before producing returns.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports highlighting Elon Musk’s estimated $158.3 billion compensation package, equivalent to about 2.5 million times median employee pay, could intensify shareholder concerns about governance and pay practices. Tesla owners also face a deadline to claim payments from a California idle-fees settlement, creating a limited legal and reputational overhang. Elon Musk compensation report

Tesla Stock Performance

Tesla stock opened at $342.27 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $370.77 and a 200 day simple moving average of $390.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 316.92, a P/E/G ratio of 17.28 and a beta of 1.83. 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 has a 12-month low of $297.38 and a 12-month high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm’s revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Tesla will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 22,039 shares in the company, valued at $8,864,085.80. This trade represents a 10.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Tesla

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Aspect Partners LLC grew its holdings in Tesla by 12.5% during the fourth quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 225 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $101,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. Human Investing LLC raised its holdings in Tesla by 4.5% in the fourth quarter. Human Investing LLC now owns 578 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $260,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the period. SilverOak Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Tesla by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. SilverOak Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,117 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $502,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp grew its holdings in shares of Tesla by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 3,385 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $1,522,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the period. Finally, Cape ANN Savings Bank increased its position in shares of Tesla by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Cape ANN Savings Bank now owns 974 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $438,000 after buying an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.