TSLA SEC Filing News — Tesla, Inc.

Latest SEC filings for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-23.

Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage. The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale. It also provides sed…
Sector: Consumer Cyclical Industry: Auto Manufacturers Market Cap: $1.2T CIK: 1318605
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
7
Bearish Signals
8
Insider Transactions
4
Material Events (8-K)
3
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for TSLA has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 7 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
TSLA Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-03-06 — 2026-07-23
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 5 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$19.69M
KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON · 2026-04-30
26,409 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
5
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-07-23

TSLA filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

Tesla, Inc. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-22

TSLA filed 8-K — material company event

Tesla, Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-02

TSLA filed 8-K — material company event

Tesla, Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-17

TSLA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Musk Elon (Director, CEO, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Musk Elon (Director, CEO, 10% Owner) Shares: 321,492,487
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-09

TSLA insider Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) sold 2,605 shares (~$1.05M)

Taneja Vaibhav, listed as Chief Financial Officer at Tesla, Inc., reported an open-market sale of 2,605 TSLA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 2,605 Est. Value: $1.05M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-08

TSLA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by VAIBHAV TANEJA (2,606 shares) ~$2.10M

VAIBHAV TANEJA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: VAIBHAV TANEJA Shares: 2,606 Est. Value: $2.10M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-15

TSLA insider Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) sold 3,000 shares (~$1.35M)

Taneja Vaibhav, listed as Chief Financial Officer at Tesla, Inc., reported an open-market sale of 3,000 TSLA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 3,000 Est. Value: $1.35M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-05-13

TSLA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by VAIBHAV TANEJA (3,000 shares) ~$2.60M

VAIBHAV TANEJA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: VAIBHAV TANEJA Shares: 3,000 Est. Value: $2.60M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-05-04

TSLA insider Wilson-Thompson Kathleen (Director) sold 26,409 shares (~$9.99M)

Wilson-Thompson Kathleen, listed as Director at Tesla, Inc., reported an open-market sale of 26,409 TSLA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Wilson-Thompson Kathleen (Director) Shares: 26,409 Est. Value: $9.99M
Form 10-K/A Annual Report Amendment 2026-04-30

TSLA filed amended Annual Report (10-K/A)

Tesla, Inc. filed its amended annual report with the SEC. This amendment updates or corrects a previously filed annual report.

Filing: 10-K/A (Annual Report Amendment)
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-04-30

TSLA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON (26,409 shares) ~$19.69M

KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON Shares: 26,409 Est. Value: $19.69M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-23

TSLA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Musk Elon (Director, CEO, 10% Owner) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Musk Elon (Director, CEO, 10% Owner) Shares: 96,000,000
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-04-23

TSLA filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

Tesla, Inc. filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-22

TSLA filed 8-K — material company event

Tesla, Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-04-02

TSLA insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Zhu Xiaotong (SVP) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Zhu Xiaotong (SVP) Shares: 20,000
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-02

TSLA filed 8-K — material company event

Tesla, Inc. filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-01

TSLA insider Wilson-Thompson Kathleen (Director) sold 25,809 shares (~$9.27M)

Wilson-Thompson Kathleen, listed as Director at Tesla, Inc., reported an open-market sale of 25,809 TSLA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Wilson-Thompson Kathleen (Director) Shares: 25,809 Est. Value: $9.27M
Form 144 Large Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-30

TSLA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON (25,809 shares) ~$18.68M

KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: KATHLEEN WILSON-THOMPSON Shares: 25,809 Est. Value: $18.68M
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-09

TSLA insider Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) sold 2,264 shares (~$898.9K)

Taneja Vaibhav, listed as Chief Financial Officer at Tesla, Inc., reported an open-market sale of 2,264 TSLA shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Taneja Vaibhav (Chief Financial Officer) Shares: 2,264 Est. Value: $898.9K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-06

TSLA Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by VAIBHAV TANEJA (2,265 shares) ~$1.80M

VAIBHAV TANEJA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell TSLA (Tesla, Inc.) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: VAIBHAV TANEJA Shares: 2,265 Est. Value: $1.80M

Understanding Tesla, Inc.'s SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of TSLA shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Tesla, Inc. must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Tesla, Inc.'s financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — TSLA SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Tesla, Inc. submit to the SEC?

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about TSLA?

A Form 4 for TSLA discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Tesla, Inc.?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for TSLA?

The 10-K is Tesla, Inc.'s annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all TSLA SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Tesla, Inc. filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for TSLA. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Tesla, Inc. file with the SEC?

Tesla, Inc. files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling TSLA shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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