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LI Stock Chart & Stats
$18.39
-$0.74(-3.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.39
-$0.74(-3.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.17 - $32.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.13M
Average Volume (3M)5.22M
Market Cap
$12.17B
Enterprise Value$69.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$101.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.13
Shares Outstanding904,211,850
10 Day Avg. Volume3,786,862
30 Day Avg. Volume5,217,522
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.64
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio-9.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.30
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.09Price Target Upside-12.53% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$124.13B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Balance & Active BuybacksA large cash reserve (RMB 94.3bn) plus an authorized buyback program provide durable financial flexibility over months. This cushion supports funding R&D, product ramps and international entry without immediate capital raises, while buybacks signal capital discipline and can improve per-share economics.
Proprietary MAHE M100 Chip & MindVLAIn-house MAHE M100 chip and MindVLA model create a structural competitive edge in compute-per-cost for vehicle AI. Owning core software/hardware stacks reduces supplier dependence, lowers unit costs over time, and enables differentiated features that can sustain pricing power and recurring software value.
Early Strong Demand And Stable Volume MixRapid early orders for the flagship L9 and stable monthly i6 BEV volumes show durable product appeal across segments. Consistent volume on the i6 provides a base of cashflow and scale advantage, while strong L9 demand, if sustained, can raise ASPs and improve margins as higher-end models scale.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue And Gross Margin DeteriorationA pronounced drop in revenue and a two-thirds collapse in gross profit reflect structural margin stress. Sustained margin deterioration weakens the firm's ability to fund operations and R&D internally, increasing reliance on cash reserves while delaying the timing for a durable profitability inflection.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowA swing to negative operating and free cash flow reduces financial optionality over the medium term. Even with a large cash stockpile, continued outflows constrain reinvestment pace, limit ability to deploy additional buybacks, and raise execution risk if product ramps or pricing recovery take longer than anticipated.
Adverse Product Mix And Supply ConstraintsA heavy mix toward lower-ASP i6 depresses average selling prices and margins, while supply bottlenecks for higher-margin L9 variants impede scaling of profitability-improving models. Structural mix volatility and production constraints make margin recovery dependent on execution rather than just demand.
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LI FAQ
What was Li Auto, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Li Auto, Inc. lowest stock price was $13.16 and its highest was $32.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Li Auto, Inc.’s market cap?
Li Auto, Inc.’s market cap is $12.17B.
When is Li Auto, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Li Auto, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Li Auto, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Li Auto, Inc. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -$0.309 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.27 by -$0.039.
Is Li Auto, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Li Auto, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Li Auto, Inc. pay dividends?
Li Auto, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Li Auto, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Li Auto, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Li Auto, Inc. have?
Li Auto, Inc. has 904,211,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Li Auto, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Li Auto, Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.309 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.521%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Li Auto, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Li Auto Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$16.09 (-12.53% Downside)
$16.09 (-12.53% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LI Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Li Auto, Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is a prominent player in the rapidly expanding new energy vehicle market within the People's Republic of China. The company's operations span the entire lifecycle of high-end intelligent electric vehicles, from their initial design and development to manufacturing and eventual sale. Its diverse product portfolio primarily consists of multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The company engages directly with customers through a blend of digital platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar channels, providing comprehensive sales and post-purchase management services. Originally founded in 2015 as Leading Ideal Inc., the company officially adopted its current name, Li Auto Inc., in July 2020. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Beijing, China.
LI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: strong product and technology milestones (MAHE M100 chip, MindVLA model, successful Li L9 early orders, stabilized i6 volumes, solid cash balance and global expansion) support a positive medium-term outlook. However, Q1 financials showed material weakness with double-digit revenue declines, severe margin compression (gross profit down ~66% YoY), operating and net losses, and negative free cash flow, driven by product mix, model refresh timing and some supply constraints. Management expects margin improvement (target ~10% in Q2) and maintains a 20% full-year sales growth target, but near-term profitability and cash flow remain challenged until new models scale. Overall, the positives around technology, product demand and a strong cash position are balanced by significant near-term financial deterioration.View all LI earnings summariesLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.09
▼(-12.53% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
0.06% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
99.30% Public Companies and Individual Investors