Security National Bank Increases Holdings in Tesla, Inc. $TSLA

Security National Bank increased its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 471.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,676 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock after buying an additional 4,683 shares during the quarter. Security National Bank’s holdings in Tesla were worth $2,387,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Davidson Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Tesla by 79.4% in the fourth quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 61 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Tesla during the third quarter valued at about $30,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX bought a new position in shares of Tesla during the third quarter valued at about $31,000. Friedenthal Financial increased its holdings in shares of Tesla by 66.7% in the first quarter. Friedenthal Financial now owns 75 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Key Capital Management INC bought a new stake in shares of Tesla in the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Tesla

In other Tesla news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $402.20, for a total transaction of $1,048,133.20. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,039 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,864,085.80. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.

Tesla Trading Up 0.7%

NASDAQ TSLA opened at $342.27 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 1.94. Tesla, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $297.38 and a fifty-two week high of $498.83. The stock has a market cap of $1.35 trillion, a P/E ratio of 316.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 17.28 and a beta of 1.83. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $370.77 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $390.17.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) last announced its earnings results 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). Tesla had a net margin of 3.67% and a return on equity of 3.82%. The business had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $26.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. Tesla’s revenue was up 25.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that Tesla, Inc. will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Guggenheim started coverage on Tesla in a research report on Monday, June 29th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. China Renaissance lowered their price objective on Tesla from $382.00 to $372.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Tesla from $360.00 to $370.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, HSBC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Monday, June 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating, nineteen have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $401.74.

Tesla Company 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.