Image from MarketBeat Media, LLC. Key Points Tesla's share price increased by 4% during mid-day trading, currently trading at $462.07, despite a drop in trading volume. Recent analyst ratings show a mix of opinions, with upgrades raising Tesla's target price to as high as $510, while the consensus remains at a "Hold" with a target of $391.08. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' estimates, alongside a revenue of $28.10 billion, exceeding expectations as well. MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/27 - 10/31 In related news, CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on Monday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.38, for a total value of $918,302.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 9,856 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,473,057.28. The trade was a 20.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Xiaotong Zhu sold 20,000 shares of Tesla stock in a transaction on 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. This trade represents a 29.59% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 202,606 shares of company stock worth $75,588,902. Insiders own 19.90% of the company's stock. Institutional Trading of Tesla Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MCF Advisors LLC increased its stake in Tesla by 2.5% during the third quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 4,750 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $2,113,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Nikulski Financial Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 65.4% during the third quarter. Nikulski Financial Inc. now owns 2,577 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $1,146,000 after purchasing an additional 1,019 shares during the last quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC increased its stake in Tesla by 1.3% during the third quarter. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors LLC now owns 10,458 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $4,651,000 after purchasing an additional 139 shares during the last quarter. Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC OH increased its stake in Tesla by 120.9% during the third quarter. Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC OH now owns 1,363 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $606,000 after purchasing an additional 746 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Tesla by 18.9% during the third quarter. American Asset Management Inc. now owns 944 shares of the electric vehicle producer's stock valued at $420,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 66.20% of the company's stock. Tesla Company Profile