Image from MarketBeat Media, LLC. Key Points Shares slipped ~3.1% midday to about $395 as Tesla trades at a rich valuation (PE ≈365.8) with a market cap near $1.48T; analysts are mixed and the consensus rating is "Hold" with a $406.84 target amid wide price‑target dispersion. Near‑term risk is rising: an analyst flagged deteriorating FSD safety metrics, UK deliveries fell sharply, analysts cut delivery forecasts, and insiders have been selling, all of which heighten execution, regulatory and investor concern. Offsetting catalysts include a China deliveries rebound and Ofgem approval for Tesla Energy in the UK, but the company's shift into AI/robotics (the Tesla–xAI "Macrohard" push and an xAI→SpaceX swap) is re‑pricing Tesla as a software/AI play and increasing near‑term volatility despite potential long‑term upside. Rivian Is About to Challenge Tesla Where It Hurts Most Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The electric vehicle producer reported $0.50 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.05. Tesla had a return on equity of 4.86% and a net margin of 4.00%.The company had revenue of $24.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.75 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.73 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Tesla, Inc. will post 2.56 earnings per share for the current year. Insider Activity at Tesla In related news, Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson sold 25,731 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $415.56, for a total transaction of $10,692,774.36. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 19,669 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,173,649.64. The trade was a 56.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred 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 owned 18,106 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18. This represents a 11.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 87,995 shares of company stock worth $38,315,650. 19.90% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Tesla A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Narwhal Capital Management increased its position in Tesla by 32.8% in the 3rd quarter. Narwhal Capital Management now owns 9,516 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $4,232,000 after acquiring an additional 2,350 shares during the period. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL raised its stake in Tesla by 29.6% during the 3rd quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 32,576 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $14,487,000 after acquiring an additional 7,446 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Tesla during the 2nd quarter worth $11,839,824,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 5.6% in the second quarter. Police & 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 in the last quarter. Finally, China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Tesla by 8.8% in the third quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 48,504 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock worth $21,571,000 after purchasing an additional 3,935 shares in the last quarter. 66.20% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About Tesla