Institutional Ownership Surge at Tesla Amidst Negative Sentiment: A Bullish Signal for the Stock
- Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Mar 20
- 3 min read

Tesla has experienced a notable rise in institutional ownership over the past year, climbing from 44.14% to approximately 47.36% as of March 19, 2025, according to data from GuruFocus and WallStreetZen. This 3.22 percentage point increase translates to a net purchase of roughly 103.66 million shares, with institutions now holding about 1,523 million of Tesla’s 3,216 million shares outstanding. This surge, driven by major players like Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street, stands in stark contrast to the negative sentiment swirling around the company due to Elon Musk’s involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency and incidents of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles. Let’s dive into what this rise means for Tesla’s future.