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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) director James R. Murdoch sold 60,000 shares of the company’s common stock on September 15, 2025, at a price of $422.68, for a total transaction value of $25.3 million. The sale comes as Tesla’s stock trades near $426, having surged over 78% in the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, Tesla currently appears overvalued, with the stock trading at a P/E ratio of 252.
Following the transaction, Murdoch directly holds 637,031 Tesla shares through JRM Rev. Trust. Murdoch also indirectly holds 157,275 shares through Seven Hills Trust. The combined holdings represent a significant stake in the company, which currently maintains a market capitalization of $1.42 trillion.
The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 20, 2025. For deeper insights into Tesla’s valuation and 21 additional key investment tips, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Tesla Inc. has reached a confidential settlement regarding a 2019 California crash involving a Model 3 using Autopilot, avoiding a jury trial that was previously scheduled. Meanwhile, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary evaluation of approximately 174,290 Tesla Model Y vehicles due to issues with electronic door handles. This investigation was prompted by complaints about the inability to open exterior doors under certain conditions. Additionally, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently purchased nearly $1 billion worth of company shares, which analysts at William Blair interpret as a strong signal of confidence in Tesla’s future, particularly its robotaxi initiative. Morgan Stanley has also shared positive insights regarding Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology, following an analyst’s 1,400-mile trip that demonstrated the system’s reliability. The analyst described the experience as a "game changer" due to its ability to handle over 99% of the driving. Morgan Stanley also drew parallels between Tesla and the broader embodied AI sector, suggesting potential collaborations between U.S. technology and Chinese manufacturing. These developments come as Tesla continues to navigate both technological advancements and regulatory challenges.
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