Triton Wealth Management PLLC lifted its holdings in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) by 30.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 15,059 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,536 shares during the period. Tesla accounts for approximately 2.1% of Triton Wealth Management PLLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th biggest holding. Triton Wealth Management PLLC’s holdings in Tesla were worth $5,748,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Simplicity Wealth LLC increased its position in Tesla by 10.0% in the 1st quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC now owns 28,730 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $10,680,000 after buying an additional 2,619 shares during the period. Candriam S.C.A. grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 11.6% in the first quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 293,400 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $109,071,000 after acquiring an additional 30,611 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in Tesla by 3.8% during the first quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 113,896 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $42,341,000 after acquiring an additional 4,193 shares during the period. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Tesla by 2.4% during the first quarter. Walled Lake Planning & Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,224 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $455,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares during the period. Finally, AlpenGlobal Capital LLC bought a new stake in Tesla in the 1st quarter valued at $13,350,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
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 Price Performance
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.02. Tesla had a net margin of 3.95% and a return on equity of 4.89%. The company had revenue of $22.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.27 earnings per share. Tesla’s quarterly revenue was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 1.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Tesla news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 26,409 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $378.11, for a total transaction of $9,985,506.99. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 48,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,300,145.89. The trade was a 35.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.00, for a total transaction of $1,350,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,147,700. The trade was a 14.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 32,015 shares of company stock worth $12,383,640 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
TSLA has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. BTIG Research lowered shares of Tesla to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Phillip Securities cut their price target on Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Tigress Financial initiated coverage on Tesla in a report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price objective on Tesla from $364.00 to $442.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Twenty-one equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Tesla presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $406.87.
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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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