Image from MarketBeat Media, LLC. Key Points Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC boosted its Tesla stake by 26% in Q3, adding 3,724 shares to hold 18,032 shares valued at about $8.02 million. Tesla beat Q4 EPS estimates ($0.50 vs. $0.45) and reported $24.90B in revenue (down 3.1% YoY), while trading at a high valuation (PE ~390.7) with a consensus analyst rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $403.92. Insiders have sold significant stock recently (119,457 shares worth ~$53.5M over 90 days) even as Tesla launches a lower‑priced Model Y, reports energy‑business momentum, plans >$20B of 2026 capex, and faces competition and regulatory risks in key markets. Here are the key news stories impacting Tesla this week: Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings topped expectations and Tesla is getting credit for record energy-storage deployments and resilient automotive margins — a near-term catalyst that supports the stock’s rally narrative. . Positive Sentiment: Tesla launched a lower‑priced Model Y AWD at $41,990 to try to stabilize demand and compete on pricing — a tactical move that could help near-term deliveries if uptake is strong. . Positive Sentiment: Tesla’s energy business is showing momentum (record Megapack deployments, improving margins) and is repeatedly cited as a material growth pillar beyond cars. That helps justify some bullish analyst views. . Neutral Sentiment: Near-term option market: 1‑month put sellers can harvest ~2.5% yield after earnings — attractive income for some investors but also signals elevated implied volatility. . Neutral Sentiment: Elon Musk’s SpaceX–xAI merger is prompting speculation about “cross‑pollination” with Tesla (AI, communications, satellites). Potential upside is speculative and timing/structure remain unclear, so impact on TSLA is uncertain. . Neutral Sentiment: Tesla plans aggressive 2026 capex (>$20B) to scale factories, AI compute and robotaxis — this supports long‑term growth but raises short‑term execution and free‑cash‑flow questions. . Negative Sentiment: China — a key market — will ban hidden/popup door handles starting in 2027 after safety incidents; regulatory changes could force costly vehicle redesigns or slow sales in China. . Negative Sentiment: European registrations showed little recovery in January (falls in France and Norway), reinforcing concerns that EV demand softness is weighing on near‑term delivery trends. . Negative Sentiment: Competitive threat: Waymo/Alphabet and others are plowing capital into robotaxis (large recent fundraises), increasing the risk Tesla faces in autonomy — a core part of the company's long‑term valuation. . Negative Sentiment: Valuation and analyst divergence: Tesla’s post‑earnings P/E (~400) leaves little margin for error; some firms cut targets (Phillip Securities, JPMorgan), increasing downside risk if execution or growth disappoints. . Tesla Company Profile