Li Auto, Inc. (LI)
NASDAQ:LI
Want to see LI full AI Analyst Report?
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$13.36 - $32.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.13M
Average Volume (3M)5.08M
Market Cap
$14.86B
Enterprise Value$76.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$101.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
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. Volume4,951,176
30 Day Avg. Volume5,081,722
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.64
Price to Sales (P/S)1.09
P/FCF Ratio-9.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda51.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.07Price Target Upside-7.20% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$125.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Capital Return ProgramA RMB 94.3bn cash balance plus a USD1bn buyback provide durable financial flexibility. This liquidity supports multi-quarter R&D, product launches, inventory absorption and international rollouts while buybacks signal management confidence and permit capital returns without sacrificing operational runway.
Proprietary AI Chip And Software StackIn-house MAHE M100 chip and MindVLA model create a sustainable technical moat: lower per-unit compute cost, faster model iteration and reduced supplier dependency. Over months this supports differentiated ADAS/AI features, recurring software monetization and improved unit economics as software scales across models.
New Flagship Demand And Product RoadmapStrong early L9 demand and a clear roadmap (L8/L9 platform and upcoming launches) support a durable revenue recovery path. If ramped as planned, higher‑ASP models improve mix and margins while platform commonality and planned production flexibility aid scalable rollout and international expansion over the coming quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue Contraction And Operating LossesMaterial YoY revenue decline and an operating loss indicate weakened demand and/or pricing pressure. Over 2–6 months this erodes scale economies, strains gross-to-operating leverage and raises execution risk for model rollouts, making profitability contingent on sustained recovery in volumes and pricing.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowA swing to materially negative operating and free cash flow reduces financial flexibility and increases reliance on cash reserves. Persisting negative FCF over several quarters can force cuts to R&D, slower rollouts or heavier use of balance sheet resources, elevating execution risk during model ramp-ups.
Margin Pressure From Product Mix And Low‑ASP Model ShareA high share of lower‑ASP i6 volumes limits gross margin expansion and leaves overall profitability reliant on successful premium L‑series ramp. Structural mix risk means margins will stay pressured until premium model volumes meaningfully displace the lower‑margin mix or pricing improves.
Li Auto News
LI FAQ
What was Li Auto, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Li Auto, Inc. lowest stock price was $13.36 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 $14.86B.
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 78 days.
How were Li Auto, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Li Auto, Inc. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -$0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.271 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 -$0.31 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.271. 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Li Auto Stock Smart Score
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.07 (-7.20% Downside)
$17.07 (-7.20% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-50.46%
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
$17.07
▼(-7.20% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
―
Insiders
0.06% Mutual Funds
1.09% Other Institutional Investors
98.32% Public Companies and Individual Investors