Li Auto-W (02015.HK) shares plummeted 5.01% during intraday trading on Wednesday, extending recent losses for the electric vehicle maker.
The sharp decline follows the company's disappointing first-quarter results, which showed a net loss of RMB 2.29 billion, swinging from a profit in the prior-year period. Revenue fell 11.4% year-over-year, while the vehicle gross margin collapsed to just 6.1% from 19.8%, attributed to lower average selling prices and inventory clearance of older models. Critically, the company's Q2 revenue guidance significantly missed analyst expectations.
The weak financial performance prompted multiple analyst downgrades, with institutions including Macquarie and Jefferies cutting their target prices for the stock, reflecting persistent concerns over near-term profitability.
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