<div id="readability-page-1">Baillie Gifford &amp; Co. decreased its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 19.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,342,801 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after selling 314,686 shares during the quarter. Baillie Gifford &amp; Co.'s holdings in Tesla were worth $603,884,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.<ul><li>Tesla: Why Things Could Get Worse Before They Get Better</li></ul>A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of TSLA. Networth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tesla in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Chapman Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Manning &amp; Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new position in Tesla during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, First Community Trust NA purchased a new position in Tesla during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock. <h2>Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth</h2>TSLA has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. President Capital dropped their price objective on Tesla from $500.00 to $424.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on Tesla from $480.00 to $465.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company in a report on Thursday. New Street Research upped their target price on Tesla from $520.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Phillip Securities lowered their target price on Tesla from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a &#34;sell&#34; rating for the company in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on Tesla from $509.00 to $519.00 and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and ten have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of &#34;Hold&#34; and a consensus target price of $400.01.<ul><li>Intel Went From Market Reject to Musk's AI Partner — What Happens Next?</li></ul>View Our Latest Stock Analysis on TSLA<h2>Tesla Price Performance</h2>Shares of TSLA stock opened at $348.79 on Monday. Tesla, Inc. has a twelve month low of $222.79 and a twelve month high of $498.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.31 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 322.95, a P/E/G ratio of 10.59 and a beta of 1.91. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $392.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $424.68. The company has a current ratio of 2.16, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. <ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 04/06 - 04/10 </li></ul>Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $24.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.75 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.The business's revenue for the quarter was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.73 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 EPS for the current fiscal year. <h2>Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla</h2>In other news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the business's 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 18,106 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. The trade was a 11.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,809 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 30th. The stock was 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 directly owned 33,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,166,913.80. The trade was a 43.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 53,804 shares of company stock valued at $20,865,598. Corporate insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock. <h2>Trending Headlines about Tesla</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 Company 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>Further Reading</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Tesla</li></ul>Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TSLA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Tesla, Inc. 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Baillie Gifford & Co. has reduced its stake in Tesla, Inc. by 19.0% in Q4, now holding 1,342,801 shares valued at approximately $603.88 million. Other institutional investors have also modified their positions in Tesla. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus target price of $400.01. Tesla's stock opened at $348.79, with a 12-month low of $222.79 and a high of $498.83. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $0.50, exceeding estimates, but revenue was down 3.1% year-over-year.

- Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its stake in Tesla, Inc. by 19% in Q4, holding 1,342,801 shares valued at approximately $603.88 million after selling 314,686 shares.  
- Various institutional investors have recently purchased shares of Tesla, contributing to a 66.20% ownership by institutional investors.  
- Analysts have varied ratings on Tesla, with 19 Buy ratings, and the stock currently holds a consensus target price of $400.01, amidst mixed sentiments and performance indicators.

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