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Li Auto ( (LI) ) has provided an announcement.
Li Auto disclosed that on May 7, 2026 it repurchased 331,208 WVR A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market at prices between USD 8.815 and USD 8.99, for a total consideration of about USD 2.95 million, to be held as treasury shares rather than cancelled. Following this transaction, its issued share capital excluding treasury shares fell to 1,799,901,775 shares, while total issued shares remained 1,808,423,669, and the company confirmed the buyback complied with Hong Kong listing rules, with a moratorium on new share issues or treasury share sales in place until June 6, 2026.
Under a repurchase mandate approved on May 30, 2025, Li Auto is authorised to buy back up to 214,088,226 shares, of which 8,521,894 had been repurchased on stock exchanges as of May 7, representing about 0.398% of its issued share base at the time of authorization. The May 2026 buyback activity, disclosed via Next Day Disclosure Returns filed on May 8 and May 11, signals continued capital management and may support the share price, while modestly boosting per-share metrics for remaining shareholders by reducing the free float.
The most recent analyst rating on (LI) stock is a Buy with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Li Auto stock, see the LI Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on LI Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LI is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weakening 2025 operating results and a meaningful deterioration in cash generation, partially offset by a solid balance sheet. Technicals are moderately supportive in the short-to-medium term, but valuation is expensive (very high P/E) given recent profitability volatility. Earnings-call commentary is mixed, with credible product/AI and growth initiatives balanced against near-term margin and execution headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on LI stock, click here.
More about Li Auto
Li Auto Inc. is a Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Beijing, focused on smart electric vehicles and extended-range electric SUVs for the domestic market. The company is listed in Hong Kong and the U.S., issuing WVR A ordinary shares under stock code 02015, and targets both premium family buyers and technology-oriented consumers.
Average Trading Volume: 2,905,425
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $18.27B
For a thorough assessment of LI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.