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Lucid Group
(NASDAQ:LCID)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$6.50
▼(-10.96% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/02/26
LCID’s score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—deep losses, very negative gross margin, and substantial cash burn alongside rising leverage. Offsetting factors include improving short-term technical momentum and strategic/liquidity support highlighted in the earnings call, but suspended guidance and recent operational disruptions keep near-term execution and profitability risk elevated.
Positive Factors
Strategic funding and liquidity
The ~$1.05B of subsequent capital and pro forma liquidity of roughly $4.7B materially extend Lucid’s runway, lowering near-term financing risk. This enduring liquidity supports multi-year capital needs for production scale, R&D (robotaxi/Midsize) and the company’s cost-transformation timetable.
Negative Factors
Severely negative gross margins
An extremely negative gross margin reflects acute underabsorption of fixed factory costs, product mix and one-offs, and shows the core vehicle business currently destroys value. Restoring sustainable positive gross margins is necessary for long-term profitability and to stop ongoing equity erosion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic funding and liquidity
The ~$1.05B of subsequent capital and pro forma liquidity of roughly $4.7B materially extend Lucid’s runway, lowering near-term financing risk. This enduring liquidity supports multi-year capital needs for production scale, R&D (robotaxi/Midsize) and the company’s cost-transformation timetable.
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Lucid Group Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Vehicle Deliveries
Tracks the number of vehicles delivered to customers, indicating production efficiency, demand fulfillment, and revenue generation potential.
Tracks the number of vehicles delivered to customers, indicating production efficiency, demand fulfillment, and revenue generation potential.
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Market Cap
$2.37B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)15.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.26
Revenue Growth61.03%
EPS Growth-5.36%
CountryUS
Employees6,800
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-12.81
Shares Outstanding390,256,800
10 Day Avg. Volume15,978,928
30 Day Avg. Volume15,185,726
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)4.59
Price to Sales (P/S)2.43
P/FCF Ratio-0.86
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-3.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.75Price Target Upside33.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-8.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.01B
Lucid Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Operating at the intersection of technology and the automotive industry, Lucid Group, Inc. specializes in the development of electric vehicle (EV) technologies. The company is responsible for the complete cycle of designing, engineering, and manuf...
How the Company Makes Money
Lucid primarily makes money by selling electric vehicles to customers, which is recorded as automotive sales revenue. This includes revenue from the vehicle itself and, where applicable, customer-selected options and features sold as part of the v...
Lucid Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong strategic and financial de-risking actions (expanded Uber partnership, successful $1.05B capital raise, pro forma liquidity of ~$4.7B, production growth, Midsize program progress, and robotaxi milestones) contrasted with severe short-term operational and financial challenges (very negative gross margin of -110.4%, ~ $1.0B net loss, elevated inventory and impairments, a temporary stop sale and suspended guidance). Management emphasized cost reduction, disciplined capital allocation, and execution focus under new leadership, but near-term execution and profitability remain uncertain.Positive Updates
Expanded Uber Robotaxi Partnership
Expanded commitment to at least 35,000 robotaxis (up from 20,000) and increased Uber's investment to $500 million (from $300 million), improving long-term revenue visibility for the robotaxi program.
Negative Updates
Severely Negative Gross Margin
Reported gross margin of negative 110.4% in Q1 (vs negative 80.7% in Q4 2025 and negative 97.2% in Q1 2025), driven by lower delivery volume against fixed costs, underabsorption, and the absence of prior-quarter regulatory credit revenue.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Expanded Uber Robotaxi Partnership
Expanded commitment to at least 35,000 robotaxis (up from 20,000) and increased Uber's investment to $500 million (from $300 million), improving long-term revenue visibility for the robotaxi program.
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Company Guidance
Management suspended prior 2026 guidance pending the incoming CEO’s review and will provide a full updated outlook at the Q2 call, while reaffirming program timelines and key metrics: Q1 production was 5,500 units (↑149% YoY) with 3,093 deliveries and revenue of $282M (≈+20% YoY); gross margin was -110.4% (vs -80.7% in Q4), operating expenses ≈$678M (R&D $336M; SG&A $304M), net loss ≈$1.0B, and >$200M of inventory impairments in Q1; cash was ~$700M with total liquidity ≈$3.2B at quarter end (pro forma ~$4.7B after subsequent $200M Uber equity, $300M registered offering and $550M PIF convertible preferred and an amended DDTL with ≈$2.0B available following a $500M April draw); inventory stood at ~$1.47B; unit-cost reduction of ~50–60% over the coming years and $500M of expected headcount-driven savings over three years remain targets; product timing reiterated: Midsize (M2) production ramp in 2027 with pricing expected below $50k, robotaxi commercial launch targeted late 2026 (75 engineering vehicles delivered; production-validation builds due Q3; regular robotaxi production early Q4), and seasonally back‑loaded deliveries expected (Q2 strongest).Lucid Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
9
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.40B | 1.35B | 807.83M | 595.27M | 608.18M | 27.11M |
| Gross Profit | -1.34B | -1.26B | -923.11M | -1.34B | -1.04B | -127.79M |
| EBITDA | -2.77B | -2.15B | -2.38B | -2.57B | -1.07B | -2.50B |
| Net Income | -3.36B | -2.70B | -2.71B | -2.83B | -1.30B | -2.58B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.48B | 8.39B | 9.65B | 8.51B | 7.88B | 7.88B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 738.89M | 997.83M | 4.03B | 3.86B | 3.91B | 6.26B |
| Total Debt | 3.17B | 860.53M | 2.48B | 2.43B | 2.35B | 2.21B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.45B | 7.67B | 5.78B | 3.66B | 3.53B | 3.97B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.04B | 717.29M | 3.87B | 4.85B | 4.35B | 3.91B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -4.68B | -3.83B | -2.90B | -3.40B | -3.30B | -1.48B |
| Operating Cash Flow | -3.72B | -2.96B | -2.02B | -2.49B | -2.23B | -1.06B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.74B | 1.48B | -1.29B | -946.98M | -3.68B | -420.69M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 887.20M | 915.16M | 3.55B | 3.07B | 1.35B | 7.14B |
Lucid Group Technical Analysis
Neutral
7.30
Price Trends
5.88
Positive
7.75
Negative
11.57
Negative
Market Momentum
0.07
Negative
53.87
Neutral
76.30
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LCID, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 7.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.47, above the 50-day MA of 5.88, and below the 200-day MA of 11.57, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.07 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.87 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 76.30 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for LCID.
Lucid Group Risk Analysis
Lucid Group disclosed 98 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Lucid Group reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Lucid Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
55 Neutral | $23.48B | -6.38 | -69.98% | ― | 10.43% | 21.58% | |
50 Neutral | $12.17B | -45.70 | -2.49% | ― | -23.38% | -123.25% | |
49 Neutral | $12.60B | -38.31 | -7.56% | ― | 49.73% | 54.60% | |
48 Neutral | $2.37B | -0.47 | -193.02% | ― | 61.03% | -5.36% | |
47 Neutral | $12.11B | -8.17 | -328.93% | ― | 51.42% | 66.12% | |
42 Neutral | $7.18B | -1.75 | 61.92% | ― | 74.15% | -29.12% |
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Lucid Group Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lucid Group Appoints New CFO With Performance Incentives
Positive
Jul 2, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Lucid Group’s board appointed veteran automotive finance executive Alexander De Bock as incoming chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO Taoufiq Boussaid after a post‑Q2 2026 transition. De Bock brings nearly t...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lucid Group Restructuring Plan and Leadership Changes Announced
Negative
Jun 22, 2026
On June 22, 2026, Lucid Group announced a restructuring plan aimed at accelerating its path to profitability and positive cash flow by streamlining its organizational structure, cutting operating expenses, and aligning production with anticipated ...
Business Operations and StrategyShareholder Meetings
Lucid Shareholders Approve Expanded 2021 Equity Incentive Plans
Neutral
Jun 5, 2026
At its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 4, 2026, Lucid Group, Inc. secured shareholder approval for its Amended and Restated 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, which also covers the updated 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. As part of this approval...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lucid Group Completes Leadership Transition, Appoints New CEO
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, Lucid Group, Inc. announced that Silvio Napoli formally assumed the role of chief executive officer and principal executive officer, completing a planned leadership transition first signaled in April. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff s...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Lucid Group Raises Capital via Preferred Stock Placement
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Lucid Group closed a $550 million private placement with Ayar Third Investment Company through the sale of 55,000 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, following a subscription agreement signed on April 14, 2026. The p...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Lucid Group raises $1.05 billion, expands Uber partnership
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Lucid Group entered into an underwriting agreement with BofA Securities for an offering of Class A common stock, providing approximately $291.5 million in net proceeds and forming part of a broader $300 million gross registered ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Lucid Group Appoints Silvio Napoli as New CEO
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Lucid Group announced that global industrial executive Silvio Napoli will become its next chief executive, joining the board and executive committee on April 15 as executive director in Switzerland before relocating to Newark, C...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Lucid Secures Major Saudi and Uber Funding Partnership
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
On April 14, 2026, Lucid Group announced that Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Lucid’s majority shareholder, agreed to invest $550 million in Series C convertible preferred stock,...
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