Li Auto, Inc. (LI)
NASDAQ:LI
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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$14.53 - $32.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.13M
Average Volume (3M)4.33M
Market Cap
$16.13B
Enterprise Value$76.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$101.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.13
Shares Outstanding904,211,850
10 Day Avg. Volume7,039,210
30 Day Avg. Volume4,326,202
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 Cap4.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda81.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.22Price Target Upside-6.35% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$125.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity CushionA large year-end cash balance (RMB 101.2B) plus sequentially positive operating cash and free cash flow provide a durable liquidity buffer. This strengthens the company’s ability to fund product launches, R&D, and buybacks and to absorb cyclical demand shocks over the next several quarters.
Vertical Tech Integration (in-house M100 Chip)Mass production of the in-house M100 5nm chip and Halo OS integration provides meaningful compute uplift, lower end‑to‑end latency and >RMB1,000 BOM savings per vehicle. This vertical integration creates a structural product differentiation and cost advantage that can support sustainable margin recovery as volumes scale.
Large Distribution & Charging FootprintA nationwide network of retail stores, service centers and >4,000 super chargers supports distribution, after‑sales revenue and customer experience. This scale creates structural barriers to entry, steadies recurring service and charging income, and aids adoption and retention over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow swung materially weaker in 2025 versus 2023–24, reducing near‑term financial flexibility despite large cash reserves. If operating cash conversion does not reaccelerate, the company may need to reallocate spending, slow investments, or seek external funding within the 2–6 month horizon.
Material Revenue And Profit ErosionA sharp year‑over‑year drop in revenue and gross profit undermines operating leverage and raises execution risk. These durable demand and mix headwinds compress margins and make it harder to fund elevated R&D and scale new models while meeting 2026 growth and margin recovery targets.
Rising R&D Burden And Talent RiskSustained high R&D investment (~RMB11.3B in 2025 and ~RMB12B guided) is strategic but raises structural margin pressure near term. Coupled with reported senior R&D departures and an intensely competitive segment, this heightens execution and talent‑retention risk during a critical technology transition period.
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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 $14.53 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 $16.13B.
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 90 days.
How were Li Auto, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Li Auto, Inc. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported -$0.311 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 -0.09.
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 -$0.311 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?
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Li Auto Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.22 (-6.35% Downside)
$17.22 (-6.35% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-44.53%
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. operates in the energy vehicle market in the People's Republic of China. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company's product line comprises MPVs and sport utility vehicles. It offers sales and after sales management, and technology development and corporate management services, as well as purchases manufacturing equipment. The company offers its products through online and offline channels. The company was formerly known as Leading Ideal Inc. and changed its name to Li Auto Inc. in July 2020. Li Auto Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
LI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Mixed. The call presented tangible operational and strategic positives: product pipeline momentum (all‑new L9 and M100 chip mass production), improving BEV customer satisfaction and orders, a strong cash balance (RMB 101.2 billion), sustained R&D/AI investment, and sequential improvements in revenue and gross profit. However, near‑term financials show material year‑over‑year deterioration (revenue down ~35%, gross profit down ~43%), a Q4 operating loss, compressed earnings, weaker YoY cash generation, elevated R&D spend, earlier BEV ramp/supply and margin headwinds, stiff competition and some senior R&D departures. The narrative emphasizes long‑term technology transformation and execution plans, but near‑term profitability and execution risks remain significant.View all LI earnings summariesLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.22
▼(-6.35% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.06% Mutual Funds
1.09% Other Institutional Investors
98.39% Public Companies and Individual Investors