<div id="readability-page-1">Oak Ridge Investments LLC boosted its position in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA - Free Report) by 4.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission. The fund owned 83,380 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock after acquiring an additional 3,796 shares during the period. Tesla accounts for 2.4% of Oak Ridge Investments LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 9th biggest position. Oak Ridge Investments LLC's holdings in Tesla were worth $37,081,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.<ul><li>Tesla Bulls vs. Bears Are Getting Loud Ahead of Earnings</li></ul>Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Narwhal Capital Management lifted its stake in Tesla by 32.8% in the third quarter. Narwhal Capital Management now owns 9,516 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $4,232,000 after acquiring an additional 2,350 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new position in Tesla in the 2nd quarter worth $11,839,824,000. Police &amp; Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted its position in shares of Tesla by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Police &amp; Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 427,150 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $135,688,000 after purchasing an additional 22,607 shares during the period. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Tesla by 1,823.0% during the 2nd quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd now owns 68,325 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $21,704,000 after purchasing an additional 64,772 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Breakthru Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tesla during the third quarter valued at about $835,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. <h2>Tesla Trading Down 4.2%</h2>Tesla stock opened at $419.25 on Wednesday. Tesla, Inc. has a 12 month low of $214.25 and a 12 month high of $498.83. The company has a market capitalization of $1.39 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 279.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 7.44 and a beta of 1.83. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $442.95 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $401.64. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. <ul><li>MarketBeat Week in Review – 01/12 - 01/16</li></ul>Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $28.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.98 billion. Tesla had a return on equity of 6.61% and a net margin of 5.51%.Tesla's quarterly revenue was up 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.72 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. <h2>Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla</h2>In related news, Director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $445.40, for a total transaction of $26,724,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 577,031 shares of the company's stock, valued at $257,009,607.40. This trade represents a 9.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities &amp; Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Kimbal Musk sold 56,820 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $450.66, for a total value of $25,606,501.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,391,615 shares in the company, valued at $627,145,215.90. This trade represents a 3.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 119,457 shares of company stock worth $53,501,145. 19.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. <h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><ul><li>Tesla’s Earnings Loom With Almost No Room for Error</li></ul>Several brokerages have commented on TSLA. CICC Research raised their price objective on shares of Tesla from $450.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an &#34;outperform&#34; rating in a report on Thursday, December 18th. JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. reissued a &#34;sell&#34; rating on shares of Tesla in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $300.00 price target on Tesla in a research report on Monday, October 13th. BNP Paribas increased their price objective on Tesla from $307.00 to $313.00 in a report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo &amp; Company restated an &#34;underweight&#34; rating and set a $130.00 target price (up previously from $120.00) on shares of Tesla in a report on Monday, January 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and nine have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of &#34;Hold&#34; and an average price target of $410.20.View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Tesla<h2>More Tesla News</h2>Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week:<ul> <li>Positive Sentiment: Tesla is restarting its Dojo/AI push after progress on next‑gen chips (AI5), and management says Dojo3 work will resume — a boost to Tesla’s autonomy/robotics roadmap and long‑term software margins. Dojo3 Resume</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Canada’s tariff rollback on China‑made EVs should give Tesla an early advantage in that market (existing Shanghai supply chain and dealer footprint). Market access upside could help near‑term volume in Canada. Canada Tariff Deal</li> <li>Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reaffirmed an Overweight stance and a $500 target, signaling some sell‑side conviction that upside remains ahead of earnings. Piper Sandler Reaffirmation</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Cathie Wood reportedly trimmed some Tesla exposure but continues to endorse a high‑margin robotaxi thesis — mixed evidence of conviction from large holders. Cathie Wood View</li> <li>Neutral Sentiment: Management and bulls stress Tesla’s transformation into a software/AI/robotics platform; that narrative supports long‑term valuation but raises reliance on successful product commercialization. Bull vs Bear Ahead of Earnings</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Elon Musk warned Cybercab (robotaxi) and Optimus humanoid robot production will start “agonizingly slow,” signaling delays in revenue realization from those high‑margin initiatives. Cybercab/Optimus Ramp</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Broader tech sell‑off (tariff rhetoric / geopolitical worries) is pressuring high‑multiple names like Tesla; macro risk is magnifying any Tesla disappointment. Macro Tech Selloff</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Signs of weakening enthusiasm: Tesla shares fell more than the broader market today and social chatter shows polarized views and volatility ahead of earnings — greater downside risk on any miss. TSLA Drop vs Market</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: FSD licensing looks less likely as OEMs pursue in‑house solutions and Tesla plans to end free FSD transfers — potential signs FSD monetization and partner revenue are more limited than bulls hoped. FSD Licensing Concerns</li> <li>Negative Sentiment: Musk’s public spats and X polls (Ryanair) are creating noise and occasional short‑term volatility; investors often react negatively to distractions from core execution. Musk/Ryanair Poll</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. 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Oak Ridge Investments LLC increased its stake in Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) by 4.8% in Q3, making it the 9th largest position in their portfolio, valued at $37.08 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings, with Narwhal Capital Management increasing its stake by 32.8%. Tesla's stock opened at $419.25, with a market cap of $1.39 trillion. The company reported Q3 earnings of $0.50 EPS, exceeding estimates, and revenue of $28.10 billion, up 11.6% year-over-year. Insider selling was noted, with significant shares sold by directors.

- Oak Ridge Investments LLC increased its Tesla, Inc. position by 4.8% in Q3, now holding 83,380 shares valued at $37,081,000, making it the 9th largest investment in their portfolio.  
- Other institutional investors like Narwhal Capital Management and Police & Firemen’s Retirement System also raised their stakes in Tesla, reflecting a growing interest among hedge funds.  
- Despite a 4.2% decline in stock price, analysts remain divided with predictions of modest earnings growth, as Tesla faces challenges in product commercialization and market volatility.

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