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Li Auto (ADR) (LI)

Builds family-oriented extended-range and battery-electric vehicles through a direct network in China.

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Li Auto Inc.LI
Consumer Discretionary

Sells family-oriented smart vehicles through Li L-series extended-range SUVs, Li i-series battery-electric SUVs, and the Li MEGA battery-electric MPV. Vehicle sales supply most revenue through a direct network concentrated in China, while battery-electric expansion depends on retail capacity and fast-charging coverage.

Designs and sells family-oriented smart vehicles, organized around Li L-series extended-range electric SUVs, Li i-series battery-electric SUVs, and the Li MEGA battery-electric MPV. Vehicle sales provide most revenue, with sales and service handled through a company-operated digital and physical network.

Operations remain concentrated in China, where direct retail, service, and supercharging infrastructure support ownership and the expansion of battery-electric models. The extended-range lineup addresses charging constraints by using electric drive with a gasoline generator.

Commercial performance depends on a limited model range, acceptance of both extended-range and battery-electric vehicles, component and semiconductor supply, product quality, and sufficient fast-charging coverage. The Cayman holding company conducts its China business through subsidiaries and variable-interest entities under PRC rules, while founder Xiang Li retains voting control.

Company facts

CEOXiang Li
ListedJul 30, 2020
ExchangeNASDAQ
HeadquartersBeijing, China
CountryChina
Employees30,728
CIK0001791706
ISINUS50202M1027

Market cap$11.63B
EPS (ttm)−$0.6868
P/E (ttm)−16.77
ROE-6.5%
P/B1.18
P/S0.7467
Dividend yieldDiv yield
Beta0.67vs XLY 0.21

Price target$15.60+35.4%Average of 16 analysts
ConsensusHold8 of 16 analysts
Ratings

Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026

Latest analyst notes

DateFirmActionPriorCurrent
Sep 1, 2026UBSUpgrade
Rating: Buy
Rating: Neutral
Aug 27, 2026Piper SandlerReiterate
Rating: Target: $19
Rating: NeutralTarget: $13
Aug 26, 2026BernsteinReiterate
Rating: Target: $19
Rating: Market PerformTarget: $14.50
Aug 26, 2026US Tiger SecuritiesReiterate
Rating: Target: $24
Rating: BuyTarget: $16
Jun 10, 2026HSBCReiterate
Rating: Target: $18.60
Rating: HoldTarget: $15.60

Next report
Nov 25, 26
in 64 days
EPS estimate
−$0.11
Revenue estimate
$4.06B
Fiscal quarter
Q3 FY26

EPSReportedEstimate

Mar '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Nov '26
Reported$0.52$0.13$0.19−$0.09$0.04−$0.33−$0.25Pending
Estimate$0.40$0.19$0.23$0.04$0.03−$0.27−$0.01−$0.11
Surprise+31.1%−29.4%−17.5%−325.0%+38.1%−24.2%−2,400.0%

RevenueReportedEstimate

Mar '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26May '26Aug '26Nov '26
Reported$6.06B$3.57B$4.22B$3.84B$4.11B$3.33B$3.78BPending
Estimate$5.96B$3.43B$4.45B$3.70B$4.16B$3.17B$3.86B$4.06B
Surprise+1.7%+4.0%−5.2%+3.8%−1.1%+5.0%−2.3%
Estimate−$0.11
ReportedDue Nov 25, 2026
Estimate$4.06B
ReportedDue Nov 25, 2026
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Debt to equity45.50%
Current ratio180.80%

ProfitabilityRevenueNet incomeNet margin

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Revenue$6.46B$6.28B$3.89B$4.54B$4.10B$4.24B$3.42B$3.83B
Net income$423.8M$506.3M$97.5M$164.0M−$93.6M$961.3K−$340.3M−$254.1M
Net margin6.6%8.1%2.5%3.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%

GrowthOperating income

Q3 FY24Q4 FY24Q1 FY25Q2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26
Operating income$493.7M$500.6M$41.0M$80.9M−$190.8M−$78.6M−$440.4M−$330.7M
YoY growth+43.5%+12.9%Turned profit+62.0%Turned lossTurned lossTurned lossTurned loss

Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $12.80B · Total debt $4.49B · Total assets $21.04B · Shareholders' equity $9.87B

Revenue
$3.83B
Operating income
−$330.7M
Net income
−$254.1M

Reported in CNY, converted at the latest exchange rate

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No dividends on record.

Institutions4.11%41.55M ADS
190 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026
Insiders40.62%410.20M ADS
5 holders · as of Jun 17, 2026
Other55.27%558.21M ADS
remainder

1.01B ADS (1 ADS = 2 ordinary shares) as of Sep 8, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing

The share count is from the company's Dec 2022 annual report; nothing newer is on file here.

This company has 2 share classes; every stake here is a share of the whole company.

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

HolderStakeSharesDate
Xiang LiInsiderdirector, officer: Chief Executive Officer
22.99%355.81M B ordinary · 108.56M A ordinaryfiled Mar 18, 2026
Xing WangInsiderdirector, 10 percent owner
12.78%258.17M A ordinaryfiled Mar 16, 2026
Zheng FanInsiderdirector
4.11%83.08M A ordinaryfiled Mar 18, 2026
Tie LiInsiderdirector, officer: Chief Financial Officer
0.71%14.37M A ordinaryfiled Mar 18, 2026
Renaissance Technologies LLCInstitution
0.65%6.52M A ADSas of Jun 30, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

No open-market trades in the last 12 months.

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