Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Tesla shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Tesla stock is Elon Musk28.44 %, with 1.12 billion shares (28.44% of the company), worth about $413.00 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 48.0%.
In Q2 2026, 4,666 institutional holdings reports listed 3.49 billion shares worth $714.00 billion.
Insiders reported 73 transactions in the last two years: 35 sales worth $610.55 million and 2 purchases. The newest one on file is from September 8, 2026 (Taneja Vaibhav, Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 8, 2026.
Tesla, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Tesla shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Musk28.44 % | 1.12 billion | 28.44% | $413.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 184.0 million | 4.66% | $67.7B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 163.3 million | 4.14% | $60.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 117.5 million | 2.97% | $43.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 68.9 million | 1.75% | $25.4B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 55.5 million | 1.40% | $20.4B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 49.6 million | 1.25% | $18.2B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 45.7 million | 1.16% | $16.8B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 45.3 million | 1.15% | $16.7B |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 42.0 million | 1.06% | $15.4B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Tesla institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 4,666 | 3.49 billion | $714.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 4,545 | 1.61 billion | $596.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 4,701 | 1.66 billion | $738.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 4,334 | 1.60 billion | $708.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 4,052 | 1.59 billion | $506.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 3,876 | 1.56 billion | $404.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 4,217 | 1.53 billion | $618.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 3,473 | 1.51 billion | $391.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Tesla insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taneja Vaibhav | Sep 8, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 360.13 per share. | $938,419 |
| Taneja Vaibhav | Sep 4, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Musk Elon Reeve | Jun 16, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 23.34 per share. | $7.1B |
| Taneja Vaibhav | Jun 8, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 402.20 per share. | $1.0M |
| Taneja Vaibhav | Jun 5, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Taneja Vaibhav | May 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 450.00 per share. | $1.4M |
| Taneja Vaibhav | May 13, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 18.22 - 18.44 per share. | $54,880 |
| Wilson - Thompson Kathleen | Apr 30, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 14.99 per share. | $613,811 |
| Wilson - Thompson Kathleen | Apr 30, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 369.01 - 384.28 per share. | $10.0M |
| Zhu Xiaotong | Mar 31, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 20.57 per share. | $411,400 |
| Wilson - Thompson Kathleen | Mar 30, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 14.99 per share. | $599,600 |
| Wilson - Thompson Kathleen | Mar 30, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 352.83 - 366.86 per share. | $9.3M |
Newest 12 of 73 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Tesla stock?
Elon Musk28.44 %, with 28.44% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (4.66%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (4.14%).
How many institutions own Tesla stock?
4,666 institutional holdings reports listed Tesla shares in Q2 2026, 3.49 billion shares in all worth $714.00 billion.
Are Tesla insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 35 sales and 2 purchases (73 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 8, 2026.
