Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 86,165 shares of the electric vehicle producer’s stock, valued at approximately $36,241,000. Tesla makes up approximately 1.7% of Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd’s holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest position.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in TSLA. Seros Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $752,000. Biondo Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $595,000. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $32,822,000. Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth about $258,000. Finally, Jericho Financial LLP purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 2nd quarter valued at about $5,341,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.20% of the company’s stock.
Insider Activity
In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of the business’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. The trade was a 10.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, 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 currently owned by corporate insiders.
Tesla Stock Performance
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by ($0.17). The business had revenue of $28.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $26.42 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 3.82% and a net margin of 3.67%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 25.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. As a group, equities 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 began offering limited Cybercab rides in Austin, marking tangible progress toward its long-promised autonomous-vehicle strategy. The company is also soliciting interest from businesses that may purchase Cybercab fleets or provide supporting infrastructure, potentially expanding the model beyond Tesla-operated vehicles. Tesla Cybercab Hits Austin Streets
- Positive Sentiment: Tesla said the Cybercab motor uses no rare-earth metals, which could reduce supply-chain exposure. Separately, French authorities began testing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology, a possible step toward European regulatory progress. Cybercab Rare-Earth-Free Motor
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts identified potential support around $330–$331 after the stock failed to hold resistance near $380. A successful rebound could restore momentum, but a break below roughly $347 could increase downside pressure. Tesla Forecast and Technical Levels
- Negative Sentiment: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit involving approximately 1,000 Cybercabs. Regulators are reviewing Tesla’s self-certification and whether a vehicle without a steering wheel, pedals or conventional mirrors complies with federal safety standards, creating potential approval and rollout delays. NHTSA Cybercab Probe
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and financial media characterized the event as underwhelming, citing limited updates and unanswered questions about manufacturing scale, commercialization and economics. Bearish commentary—including a reiterated sell rating and an extreme downside forecast—added to the pressure, especially given Tesla’s very high earnings multiple and recent EPS miss. Tesla Stock Drops After Cybercab Update
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently weighed in on TSLA. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $420.00 target price on Tesla in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Roth Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $505.00 price target on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Glj Research reissued a “sell” rating on shares of Tesla in a report on Friday. Guggenheim initiated coverage on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, June 29th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $475.00 target price on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, July 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Tesla currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $401.74.
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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.
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