Benzinga Pro has released its list of the most-searched tickers for September, providing a snapshot of investor interest across major markets. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) appears on the list, ranking sixth for the month. The electric vehicle manufacturer had previously held the second spot in June and July, but fell to fourth in August before settling at sixth in September.
According to the report, Tesla's current stock price is $354.11, with a 52-week range between $297.38 and $498.82. The company’s year-to-date return is listed as -19.2%. The data is based on closing prices as of October 1.
The report highlights several shifts in search rankings during September. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) surged into the third spot, driven by the launch of its Muse AI agent and interest in its AI growth tools. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) moved up to second place, attributed to a new CEO taking over and the launch of the iPhone 18, along with details on a foldable iPhone Duo.
Other notable changes include Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL) re-entering the top 12 at seventh place, marking its first appearance since June. Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) also joined the top 12 list for the first time in 2026, ranking eighth and tenth respectively. Conversely, SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) dropped significantly from third place to 11th, while NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) fell from first to fifth place.
