**Key Points: Tesla’s Growth and Investor Interest**
Institutional investors, including Vanguard, State Street, and BlackRock, significantly increased their holdings in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a growing confidence in the company beyond its automotive operations. CEO Elon Musk also recently purchased around $1 billion in Tesla stock at prices between $372 and $396, coinciding with pivotal developments in its robotaxi service.
Tesla has been testing its robotaxi fleet in Austin and San Francisco since mid-2022, transitioning to unsupervised rides in Austin as it asserts confidence in its self-driving technology. Insurance provider Lemonade has reported lower accident rates for vehicles utilizing Tesla’s full self-driving feature, which may enable regulatory approvals for fleet expansion in 2026. Analyst projections expect Tesla’s earnings per share to nearly double within two years, further driving institutional investment momentum.
