Key Points Tesla's stock price rose by 5.4% following an analyst upgrade from Evercore ISI, increasing their price target from $235 to $300. Analyst ratings for Tesla vary widely, with two analysts issuing a Strong Buy rating, while others have set price targets ranging from $175 to $548. In recent insider trading, SVP Xiaotong Zhu and Director James R. Murdoch sold shares, decreasing their ownership in the company significantly. MarketBeat Week in Review – 09/29 - 10/03 In other Tesla news, SVP Xiaotong Zhu sold 20,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $363.75, for a total transaction of $7,275,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 47,600 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $17,314,500. The trade was a 29.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director James R. Murdoch sold 120,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $350.29, for a total value of $42,034,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 697,031 shares in the company, valued at $244,162,988.99. The trade was a 14.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold a total of 202,606 shares of company stock worth $75,588,902 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tesla Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Chapman Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Tesla during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. LGT Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Tesla in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Tesla by 86.3% during the first quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 95 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the period. First PREMIER Bank lifted its holdings in Tesla by 79.2% during the first quarter. First PREMIER Bank now owns 95 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 42 shares during the period. Finally, CoreFirst Bank & Trust acquired a new position in shares of Tesla during the second quarter worth $30,000. 66.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Tesla Stock Performance