Crocodile Capital Partners GmbH Makes New $15.51 Million Investment in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Crocodile Capital Partners GmbH acquired a new position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 43,715 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $15,511,000. Tesla comprises about 9.7% of Crocodile Capital Partners GmbH’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 4th largest position.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in TSLA. State Street Corp increased its position in Tesla by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 117,456,756 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $49,402,312,000 after acquiring an additional 2,761,298 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in Tesla by 3,205.5% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 21,459,599 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $9,650,811,000 after acquiring an additional 20,810,386 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $8,535,612,000. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 14.0% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 22,174,884 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock valued at $8,243,513,000 after purchasing an additional 2,727,141 shares during the period. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Tesla by 14.0% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,980,122 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $7,636,301,000 after purchasing an additional 2,082,813 shares during the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Tesla Stock Performance

Shares of TSLA opened at $375.00 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $354.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $377.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 1.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company has a market capitalization of $1.48 trillion, a PE ratio of 347.23, a P/E/G ratio of 20.56 and a beta of 1.92. Tesla, Inc. has a 52-week low of $297.38 and a 52-week high of $498.83.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The company had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $26.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.33 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Mizuho set a $450.00 price objective on shares of Tesla and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Tesla from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $505.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Morgan Stanley reissued a “reduce” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, September 14th. Finally, Glj Research restated a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Friday, September 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $412.19.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla

In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.13, for a total value of $938,498.78. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 25,972 shares in the company, valued at $9,353,296.36. This represents a 9.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Tesla News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 deliveries exceeded expectations: Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles, providing a near-term boost to the investment story. However, investors will focus on automotive margins and cash flow when full quarterly results are released, reportedly on October 21. Tesla’s EV Delivery Beat Is In
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial electrification is expanding: Tesla and Pilot opened their first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks and announced three additional locations. Tesla also received an order for 50 Tesla Semis from IMC Logistics, supporting future energy and truck revenue opportunities. Pilot and Tesla Open First Megacharger Site
• Positive Sentiment: Autonomy and insurance ecosystem gains: Lemonade expanded autonomous-car insurance support to Tesla vehicles using HW3 and FSD v14 Lite, while Germany’s transport minister backed faster European approval for Tesla’s supervised FSD. Broader approval could strengthen Tesla’s software and robotaxi potential. Lemonade Adds Support for Tesla FSD
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term AI upside remains the bull case: Analysts continue pointing to robotaxis, robotics, energy storage, and Tesla’s planned AI-chip infrastructure as potential sources of growth beyond vehicle sales. A proposed $400 billion federal clean-energy research program could also benefit EV, storage, and related technologies, although passage is uncertain. Dan Ives Sees Tesla Upside From AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming product catalysts: Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster is expected to debut October 15, while investors are awaiting clearer updates on the Optimus robot. These events could influence expectations but do not yet provide confirmed financial benefits. Tesla Roadster Debut
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves little room for disappointment: Tesla trades at roughly 344–347 times earnings, and even longtime bull Gary Black has warned that a strong business does not automatically make the stock attractive. Analysts remain divided over whether future AI growth justifies the premium. BYD and Tesla Valuation Comparison
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and regulatory risks persist: Tesla previously missed earnings expectations, has relatively thin reported profitability, and is committing substantial resources to AI while relying on vehicle sales to fund those investments. Reports that Tesla pressed European regulators to accelerate FSD reviews add safety and liability concerns. Tesla’s Big AI Gamble

Tesla Profile

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.