James R. Murdoch, an insider at Tesla Inc (TSLA), sold 697,031 shares of the company on August 25, 2025, at a price of $350.29 per share. This transaction totaled approximately $244.16 million. Following this sale, Murdoch retains 697,031 shares of Tesla.
Tesla, headquartered in Austin, Texas, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and energy generation systems. The company operates in two primary segments: automotive and energy generation and storage. Its automotive segment includes high-performance electric vehicles, such as the Model 3, Y, S, X, and the upcoming Cybertruck, alongside revenue from automotive regulatory credits and various services. As of November 20, 2025, Tesla's market capitalization stands at $1,343.6 billion, with a P/E ratio of 255.05 and an EPS of 1.50.
Insider transactions, such as Murdoch's sale, are reported to the SEC and can offer transparency regarding executives' views on their company's stock. However, while large sales may attract attention, they do not necessarily indicate negative sentiment toward the company. Investors are encouraged to consider broader patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and time periods, rather than focusing solely on isolated transactions.
Tesla's upcoming earnings report is scheduled for April 20, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.38 and revenue expectations of $24.0 billion.