Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased about $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, acquiring 2.57 million shares at prices between $371 and $396 each, a move that lifted Tesla’s stock by 6% on September 15, 2025.
This investment coincides with Tesla’s announcement of a proposed compensation package for Musk that could exceed $1 trillion if the company achieves aggressive growth targets, including reaching a market capitalization of $8.5 trillion by 2035. The package would grant Musk up to 12% more of Tesla’s total shares contingent on meeting these goals, with a shareholder vote scheduled for November.
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has publicly defended the plan, describing Musk as a “generational leader” uniquely suited to guide the company forward. Meanwhile, Tesla is challenging a Delaware court ruling that invalidated Musk’s 2018 pay deal valued at $55.8 billion.
Currently, Tesla’s market capitalization stands just above $1 trillion, down from earlier peaks due to weaker earnings and backlash linked to Musk’s political views, which have impacted sales in key markets.
Musk’s hefty share purchase signals his ongoing confidence in Tesla despite recent challenges and high-stakes compensation negotiations.
