Strategic Mercedes‑Benz Partnership for Level 3
Confirmed strategic lidar partner and supplier for Mercedes‑Benz Level 3 models (Europe and China) with production supported by new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand — a major customer validation and global expansion milestone.
Ambitious Shipment Guidance and Record Prior Year
Delivered 1.6 million lidar units in 2025 and reiterated 2026 shipment guidance of ~3.0–3.5 million units (roughly 2x prior year), with backlog exceeding 6 million units.
Strong Q1 Revenue Growth
Q1 2026 total net revenues RMB 681 million (USD 99 million), up 30% year‑over‑year — the company's eighth consecutive quarter of YoY revenue growth.
Robust Shipment and Segment Momentum
Q1 lidar shipments over 471,000 units with ADAS and robotics shipments more than doubling YoY; Q2 2026 shipment outlook ~650,000 lidars.
Healthy Margins and Profitability Run
Gross margin remained healthy at >39%; GAAP net income RMB 18 million (USD 2.7 million) and non‑GAAP net income RMB 48 million (USD 6.9 million). This marks 4 consecutive quarters of GAAP profitability and 6 consecutive on a non‑GAAP basis.
Market Leadership and Share Gains
Ranked #1 globally in long‑range ADAS lidar shipments with 43% market share in 2025 (Yole) and reported China market share of 55% (Gasgoo, March 2026) — 14 consecutive months as #1 in China.
Product and Technology Breakthroughs (Picasso, ETX, FTX)
Introduced Picasso (6D full‑color SPAD‑SoC) and ETX flagship supporting up to 4,320 channels and 600m range; began SOP for revamped ATX and achieved first mass production deployment of FTX blind‑spot lidar with Li Auto (deliveries commenced May 15, 2026).
Kosmo Spatial Intelligence Device and Early Commercial Traction
Launched Kosmo (AI algorithm‑integrated spatial intelligence device). Claimed reconstruction efficiency: for 200 sqm, ~1/5 the time of existing 3DGS and ~1/50 of traditional workflows. Early orders in place and SGI projected to contribute ~RMB 100 million revenue in 2026, with a path to ~RMB 500 million in 2027.
Robotics and New Market Wins
Expanded robotics footprint with exclusive design win for Zelos (200,000 units), KargoBot ETX design win (Phase II), strengthened position with Neolix, and secured FTX win with NIU for high‑volume 2‑wheelers — signaling diversified end markets.
Q2 Revenue Outlook and Progressive Growth
Q2 2026 revenue guidance RMB 850–900 million (USD 123–130 million), representing ~20%–27% YoY growth; management expects sequential strengthening throughout the year.