<div id="readability-page-1">Apollon Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 3.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,645 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after acquiring an additional 3,243 shares during the period. Tesla accounts for 0.7% of Apollon Wealth Management LLC's holdings, making the stock its 28th largest position. Apollon Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $40,765,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.<ul><li>Tesla: Why Things Could Get Worse Before They Get Better</li></ul>Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter worth approximately $30,000. Manning &amp; Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tesla in the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Texas Capital Bancshares Inc TX acquired a new position in Tesla during the third quarter worth $31,000. First Community Trust NA acquired a new position in Tesla during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Westend Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Tesla during the third quarter worth $32,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. <h2>More Tesla News</h2>Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:<ul> <li>Positive Sentiment: Dutch regulators approved Tesla’s driver‑assistance system for supervised use on highways and city streets in the Netherlands — a first regulatory sign‑off in Europe that supports Tesla’s autonomy narrative and EU expansion plans. Tesla's self-driving software gets Dutch go-ahead</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Germany registrations surged ~315% year‑over‑year in March (record 9,252 units), signaling demand recovery in Europe’s largest auto market that could help offset other regional weakness. What Drove Tesla Germany's 315% Y/Y Surge in March Registrations?</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Large institutional buying from ARK Invest / Cathie Wood continues during the pullback, providing a retail/institutional demand floor that can reduce downside volatility. Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Tesla</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Tesla is reportedly developing a smaller, lower‑cost compact SUV — a potential volume driver over time but one that may pressure margins if executed. Investors view this as a strategic shift that could help long‑term growth but adds execution risk. Tesla's lower-cost EV plan seen boosting volume, risking margins</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming Q1 earnings (April 22) are the next major catalyst — results and management commentary on deliveries, margins, energy, and autonomy progress will likely drive near‑term moves. Tesla Earnings Preview</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Retail investors are buying the dip according to some data vendors — this can create short-lived support but may not offset institutional selling if fundamentals disappoint. Vanda Research Says Retail Investors are Buying the Tesla Stock Dip</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Tesla missed Q1 delivery and production expectations (deliveries ~358K vs. est. ~365.6K; production also below forecasts), creating inventory/backlog concerns that are pressuring sentiment. Tesla stock slips as delivery miss and risks weigh on sentiment</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: China retail sales declined (~16% in Q1) despite wholesale increases, highlighting regional demand divergence and a potential headwind to global volumes. Tesla's China Retail Sales Decline 16% In Q1</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism is rising — JPMorgan reiterated a Sell and other firms (including GLJ Research) have flagged dramatic downside; mixed analyst views increase volatility and can amplify downward moves. JPMorgan Reiterates Sell Rating for Tesla</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Technical damage (recent “death cross,” multi‑week losing streak) and rising competition in autonomy/robotaxi space are eroding momentum; absent strong earnings or autonomy progress, further downside is possible. Tesla’s ‘Death Cross’ Flashed Again</li> </ul><h2>Tesla Price Performance</h2><ul><li>Intel Went From Market Reject to Musk's AI Partner — What Happens Next?</li></ul>NASDAQ:TSLA opened at $348.79 on Friday. Tesla, Inc. has a 52 week low of $222.79 and a 52 week high of $498.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 2.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The company has a market capitalization of $1.31 trillion, a P/E ratio of 322.95, a P/E/G ratio of 10.44 and a beta of 1.91. The stock's fifty day moving average is $392.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $424.82. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.75 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.The company's revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.73 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current year. <h2>Insider Buying and Selling</h2><ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/06 - 04/10 </li></ul>In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $397.03, for a total value of $898,875.92. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. This trade represents a 11.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on Monday, March 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.33, for a total value of $9,273,947.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 33,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,166,913.80. This trade represents a 43.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 53,804 shares of company stock worth $20,865,598. 19.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders. <h2>Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth</h2>A number of research firms have weighed in on TSLA. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Tesla from $509.00 to $519.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a &#34;neutral&#34; rating on shares of Tesla in a research note on Friday, April 3rd. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on Tesla from $313.00 to $280.00 and set an &#34;underperform&#34; rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an &#34;overweight&#34; rating and set a $510.00 price objective on shares of Tesla in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Tigress Financial began coverage on Tesla in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. They set a &#34;buy&#34; rating and a $550.00 price objective on the stock. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and ten have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of &#34;Hold&#34; and a consensus price target of $400.01.View Our Latest Report on Tesla<h2>Tesla Profile</h2> (Free Report)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.<h2>Featured Stories</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Tesla</li></ul>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TSLA? 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Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 3.7% in Q4, owning 90,645 shares valued at approximately $40.77 million. Other institutional investors also acquired new stakes in Tesla. Positive developments include Dutch regulatory approval for Tesla's driver-assistance system and a surge in German registrations. However, Tesla missed Q1 delivery expectations, leading to concerns about inventory and competition. Analysts express mixed views, with some reiterating sell ratings amid rising skepticism. Tesla's stock opened at $348.79, with a market cap of $1.31 trillion and a P/E ratio of 322.95.

- Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its Tesla holdings by 3.7% in Q4, owning 90,645 shares worth approximately $40.77 million, making it the fund's 28th largest position.  
- Other institutional investors also acquired new stakes in Tesla, with 66.20% of the stock now owned by institutions and hedge funds.  
- Recent events include mixed sentiment around Tesla's performance, with positive developments in Europe and significant sales drops reported in China, influencing analyst ratings and investor strategies.

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