Tesla CFO Sells $898,875.92 in Stock

Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's Chief Financial Officer, sells over 2,200 shares

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,264 shares of the company's stock on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $397.03, resulting in a total transaction value of $898,875.92. Following the sale, Taneja still directly owns 18,106 shares of Tesla stock, valued at approximately $7,188,625.18.

Why it matters

Insider transactions, such as stock sales by company executives, can provide insights into management's views on the company's prospects and valuation. Taneja's sale represents an 11.11% decrease in his Tesla holdings, which may signal his belief that the stock is overvalued at current levels.

The details

Taneja's stock sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction occurred on March 6th, 2026. Tesla's stock price closed at $398.68 on the day of the sale.

  • Taneja sold the shares on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

The players

Vaibhav Taneja

The Chief Financial Officer of Tesla, Inc.

Tesla, Inc.

An American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles, energy generation, and energy storage products.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Taneja's stock sale, representing a significant decrease in his personal Tesla holdings, could signal his belief that the company's stock is overvalued at current levels. Insider transactions are closely watched by investors as they can provide insights into management's views on the company's prospects.