Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

In the past six months, Tesla's stock has experienced notable movements. As of October 27, 2025, the share price was $452.35, representing a 72.32% increase over the past year. Over the past four weeks leading up to September 29, 2025, Tesla's stock gained 26.93%. In October 2025, the stock saw daily fluctuations, with a high of $470.75 and a low of $411.45. Tesla's Q3 2025 earnings report was a significant event, with options pricing suggesting a potential 7% movement in either direction. Despite a reported decline in annual sales in 2024 that continued into 2025, the stock has shown resilience, with non-car sales factors acting as tailwinds.

While specific detailed patterns for demand seasonality are not extensively outlined, the market experiences "typical seasonal volatility in October." China and the Asia-Pacific region saw a 33% sequential increase from quarter to quarter, North America was up 28%, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) were up 25% in a recent period, indicating regional variations in demand. Tesla's energy storage business has also seen increased demand.

Tesla, Inc. operates in the automotive and energy sectors, designing, developing, manufacturing, selling, and leasing electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. Its major products include electric vehicles like the Model Y, Model 3, Model X, Model S, Cybertruck, and Tesla Semi, as well as solar panels, solar shingles (Tesla Solar Roof), and battery energy storage devices like the Powerwall and Megapack. Tesla also offers related products and services, including charging infrastructure, insurance, and maintenance.

Tesla has a significant global presence with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, and China. The company's operations and sales extend across East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. Its intellectual property footprint shows a strong global presence, with the United States leading, followed by China, the European Patent Office, South Korea, and Japan.

Tesla's brand reputation has seen a significant decline in the past year, particularly in Europe, Canada, and the United States. This decline is largely attributed to CEO Elon Musk's controversial political endorsements, public stances, and erratic leadership. In the 2025 Axios Harris Poll, Tesla plummeted to 95th place in brand reputation. Consumer sentiment has trended into negative territory, leading to a reported 25% month-over-month drop in shopper interest and concerns about the "social risk" of owning a Tesla. Issues like a recall of over 46,000 Cybertrucks also impacted the brand. Conversely, Tesla's image in China has rebounded.

Tesla is predominantly owned by institutional investors, with Elon Musk as the largest individual shareholder. As of September 2025, institutional investors hold approximately 48.1% of Tesla's outstanding shares. The largest institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corporation. Elon Musk, CEO and founder, is the largest individual shareholder, holding approximately 13% to 15.73% of Tesla stock. Larry Ellison is another notable individual stakeholder, owning close to 1.4% of the company.