Tesla, Inc. Stock Performance
Tesla, Inc. shares closed at $356.58, declining 0.83% in the most recent session, per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, TSLA has gained 4.18%, though the stock remains down 13.27% over three months and 20.21% over the past year. The stock currently trades above its 50-day moving average of $352.54 but remains well below its 200-day moving average of $391.37, indicating a near-term recovery within a longer-term downtrend, according to Massive/Polygon technical data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 52.6, placing the stock in neutral momentum territory. TSLA's beta of 1.878 reflects significantly elevated volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 88.7 million shares, underscoring the stock's position as one of the most actively traded equities. Tesla's market capitalization currently sits at approximately $1.44 trillion.
Tesla, Inc. Valuation Analysis
Tesla, Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 271.60, a substantial premium relative to both the broader Consumer Cyclical sector and the S&P 500 average, per SID market data. The company's price-to-book ratio stands at 18.03, reflecting the market's continued premium valuation of Tesla's asset base. The PEG ratio registers at negative 20.53, driven by declining earnings growth expectations, which complicates traditional growth-adjusted valuation frameworks, according to SEC filings. Tesla does not pay a dividend, maintaining a yield of 0%, consistent with its reinvestment-driven capital allocation strategy. At a market capitalization of approximately $1.44 trillion, Tesla remains one of the most richly valued automakers globally. These valuation metrics indicate that the current share price incorporates significant expectations for future revenue expansion, margin improvement, and successful execution across Tesla's diversified business segments including energy and autonomous driving initiatives.
Smart Money Activity for TSLA
Tesla, Inc. registers an overall smart money score of 58 out of 100 with a neutral signal, per SID market data. Institutional activity scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating strong positioning and sustained interest from major fund managers as reflected in 13F institutional filings. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, suggesting moderate but not aggressive buying or selling from company executives and directors, according to SEC Form 4 filings. Congressional trading activity scores 12.8 out of 25, reflecting a middling level of disclosed trades by members of Congress. Dark pool activity registers at just 8.0 out of 25, indicating relatively low off-exchange block trading volume compared to historical norms. The divergence between maximum institutional conviction and subdued dark pool activity suggests that large institutional holders maintain existing positions but are not aggressively accumulating through off-exchange channels. The composite neutral signal reflects these mixed sub-component readings across the four tracked categories.
Tesla, Inc. Earnings Outlook
Tesla, Inc. has delivered mixed earnings results across recent quarters, per company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter (January 2026), Tesla posted earnings of $0.50 per share against an estimate of $0.40, representing a $0.10 positive surprise. The following quarter (April 2026) saw earnings of $0.41 per share versus the $0.30 consensus estimate, delivering another $0.11 beat. However, the July 2026 quarter marked a reversal, with actual earnings of $0.33 falling short of the $0.44 estimate by $0.11, according to analyst estimates. Looking ahead, the next scheduled earnings report is set for April 2026 with a consensus estimate of $0.34 per share. The recent earnings miss broke a streak of consecutive beats and highlights potential margin pressures. Tesla's quarterly earnings have ranged from $0.33 to $0.50 over the reported periods, demonstrating notable volatility in profitability.
Wall Street Analyst Ratings for TSLA
Wall Street analyst sentiment on Tesla, Inc. remains divided, according to recent coverage updates. As of September 2026, GLJ Research reiterated its Sell rating on September 4, maintaining a consistently bearish stance after a prior reiteration on August 18, per Wall Street analyst reports. On the bullish side, StoneX reiterated a Buy rating on September 3, while Stifel maintained its Buy recommendation on August 3. Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating on July 24, aligning with the constructive institutional view. Among the five most recent analyst actions, three carry bullish ratings (Buy or Overweight) while two represent Sell reiterations from a single firm, according to SID consensus data. Notably, all five recent actions are reiterations rather than initiations or upgrades, indicating that analysts are maintaining established positions rather than shifting their fundamental views on Tesla. No rating changes or new price target revisions accompanied these reiterations.