Li Auto (LI) stock forecast received a boost from JPMorgan’s price target hike. Analyst Nick Lai of J.P. Morgan lifted the price target on LI stock to $40 from $22 today. The revised price target implies an impressive 25.3% upside potential from current levels. Further, Lai upgraded the stock’s rating to Overweight (equivalent to Buy) from Neutral.
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Li Auto is a Chinese automobile manufacturer, offering a range of smart electric vehicles (EVs).
Lai’s Views on LI Stock
Lai believes Li Auto is set for a rebound in 2025 and beyond. The company’s stock gained after revealing a photo of its second battery electric vehicle (BEV), the “i8,” on February 25. Though details on i8’s pricing and specs are limited, Lai sees it as a key step in Li Auto’s BEV strategy after the “Mega” model failed in Q2 2024, causing a 42% share price drop.
Lai expects a soft launch of the i8 at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, with more BEVs like the i6, i7, and i9 to follow over the next 12 to 18 months. He predicts Li Auto’s sales could double to 1 million units by 2027, with over 35% coming from new BEV models.
Lai also notes that Li Auto is ahead of most Chinese rivals in L2+ semi-autonomous driving technology. Based on these factors, he upgraded the stock to Overweight and set a price target of $40.
Is Li Auto a Good Stock to Buy Today?
On TipRanks, LI stock has been assigned a Strong Buy rating, backed by three Buy and one Hold recommendations. The Li Auto share price target is $29.90, which is 6.33% below the current price level.
