WeRide Reports May 7 Share Buyback on Nasdaq Under Ongoing Repurchase Mandate

The latest announcement is out from WeRide ( (WRD) ).

On May 7, 2026, WeRide repurchased 777,321 WVR Class A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market at prices between USD 2.46 and USD 2.50, for an aggregate consideration of about USD 1.94 million, to be held as treasury shares rather than cancelled. Following the buyback, the number of issued shares excluding treasury shares fell to 948,714,548, while treasury shares increased to 23,793,493, keeping total issued shares steady at 972,508,041 and highlighting WeRide’s ongoing execution of its board-authorized repurchase mandate and resulting 30-day moratorium on new share issues or treasury share sales.

The company reported that, under its March 13, 2026 repurchase mandate, it is authorized to buy back up to 102,732,246 shares and has so far repurchased 23,793,493 shares, equivalent to about 2.32% of the issued share base at the time of authorization. By consolidating shares into treasury without cancellation and confirming compliance with Hong Kong and U.S. regulatory requirements, WeRide signals continued use of buybacks as a capital management tool, with implications for share liquidity, per-share metrics, and investor perception of capital allocation discipline.

The most recent analyst rating on (WRD) stock is a Buy with a $11.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WeRide stock, see the WRD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WRD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WRD is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—heavy ongoing losses and worsening cash burn—despite strong revenue momentum and a relatively low-debt balance sheet. Technical indicators are mildly supportive but not decisive, while valuation remains constrained by loss-making status. The latest earnings call adds a positive tilt through scaling and unit-economics improvement plans and capital actions, tempered by execution and regulatory risks.

To see Spark’s full report on WRD stock, click here.

More about WeRide

WeRide Inc. is a foreign private issuer listed in Hong Kong and on the Nasdaq Stock Market, issuing WVR (weighted voting right) Class A ordinary shares under stock code 00800. The company actively manages its capital structure through share repurchases and holds a portion of its stock as treasury shares, reflecting a focus on buybacks within its equity strategy.

Average Trading Volume: 4,031,206

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $2.64B

For detailed information about WRD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.