Howland Capital Management 13F: Cuts Tesla (TSLA) Stake by $2.7M

Howland Capital Management cut its stake in Tesla, Inc. TSLA by 14.5% during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2026. The fund sold 7,709 shares, leaving it with 45,476 shares of the electric vehicle maker. The remaining stake carried a reported value of $16.1 million as of the filing date. Tesla closed at $374.58 on the filing date.

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What Changed in Howland Capital Management's Tesla Position

The fund held 53,185 shares prior to the filing period. By shedding 7,709 shares, it trimmed its exposure to the automaker. The move reflects an adjustment in portfolio weight rather than an exit, leaving the firm with a sizeable holding worth over $16.0 million.

Other Institutional Activity in Tesla, Inc.

Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company during the same window. Midwest Trust grew its holdings by 28,976 shares, ending with 214,234 shares worth about $76.0 million. Royal Fund Management grew its holdings by 4,993 shares, ending with 23,292 shares worth about $8.3 million. RMR Wealth Builders cut its Tesla stake by 4,358 shares, ending with 15,796 shares worth about $5.6 million. Perigon Wealth Management reduced its holdings by 27,071 shares, ending with 80,129 shares worth about $28.4 million.

Tesla, Inc. Stock Up 0.3%

Tesla, Inc. TSLA shares recently traded around $374.67 as of October 23, 2026. The stock sits above its 50-day moving average of $362.18, but below its 200-day moving average of $386.94. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $1.53 trillion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 357.84.

Recent Earnings

Tesla reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $103.6 billion and trailing earnings of $1.08 per share.

Dividend

The company currently pays no dividend.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tesla, Inc.

Insiders completed several transactions earlier in the year, including stock sales by Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja and Director Kathleen Wilson Thompson.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts updated their views on October 22, 2026. UBS maintained a neutral rating with a $425.00 price target. CLSA upgraded the stock to hold with a $400.00 price target. Canaccord Genuity kept a buy rating and set a $442.00 target. Morgan Stanley maintained an equal-weight rating with a $410.00 target, and BNP Paribas upgraded the stock to neutral with a $420.00 target.

About Tesla, Inc.

Tesla, Inc. designs, builds, and sells electric vehicles, alongside stationary energy storage systems and solar generation equipment. The company operates manufacturing hubs globally and sells regulatory credits alongside its core automotive lineup.

Bottom Line

Institutional investors continue to rebalance their positions in Tesla as the stock trades near its moving averages. Market participants will monitor subsequent regulatory filings and upcoming earnings reports for further signals on institutional sentiment.