Hesai Group (HSAI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hesai Group is a technology company specializing in the development and production of advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and perception software platforms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation and mapping applications. The company’s core business centers on delivering high-performance, high-reliability LiDAR solutions designed to enable precise three-dimensional sensing and real-time environment perception. Hesai’s product lineup spans mechanical rotating LiDAR units, solid-state and MEMS-based sensors, as well as integrated software stacks for object detection, tracking and data fusion.

Founded in 2014 by a team of laser sensing and robotics researchers, Hesai built its reputation on improving range, resolution and reliability of LiDAR systems while driving down cost and size. Over the years, the company has expanded its R&D footprint beyond its Shanghai headquarters to include engineering centers in North America, Europe and China, supporting a global customer base. In March 2020, Hesai completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HSAI, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

Hesai’s LiDAR sensors are deployed across a range of industries, from advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving pilot programs to industrial robotics, security surveillance and mapping survey platforms. Its modular sensor architectures and perception software can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and technology integrators. Strategic partnerships with leading automakers and mobility technology firms underscore Hesai’s position in the global autonomous sensing market.

Led by a management team with deep expertise in laser technology, perception algorithms and automotive systems integration, Hesai continues to invest in next-generation solid-state LiDAR, perception software enhancements and scalable manufacturing processes. By focusing on performance, reliability and cost efficiency, the company aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of safe, autonomous and semi-autonomous solutions across key markets worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.32 to $27.23
• 50-Day Range: $18.73 to $26.83
• 52-Week Range: $3.56 to $27.94
• Volume: 2.01 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.28 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.38 billion
• P/E Ratio: 286.33
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $28.74
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Hesai Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hesai Group scored higher than 44% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 50th out of 86 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Hesai Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.17, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hesai Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hesai Group are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.14) to $0.24 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hesai Group is 286.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.95.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hesai Group is 286.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 16.52.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hesai Group has a P/B Ratio of 6.27. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.69% of the float of Hesai Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hesai Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hesai Group has recently decreased by 0.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Hesai Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Hesai Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.69% of the float of Hesai Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hesai Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hesai Group has recently decreased by 0.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.44

News Sentiment

Hesai Group has a news sentiment score of 1.44. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.93 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Hesai Group this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

25 people have searched for HSAI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

15 people have added Hesai Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 36% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hesai Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

48.53% of the stock of Hesai Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HSAI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HSAI shares performed this year?

Hesai Group's stock was trading at $13.82 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HSAI shares have increased by 86.5% and is now trading at $25.77.

How were Hesai Group's earnings last quarter?

Hesai Group Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:HSAI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 14th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.72. The firm earned $98.61 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $846.98 million. Hesai Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.11% and a net margin of 4.00%.

When did Hesai Group IPO?

Hesai Group (HSAI) raised $180 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, February 9th 2023. The company issued 10,000,000 shares at $17.00-$19.00 per share.

Who are Hesai Group's major shareholders?

Hesai Group's top institutional shareholders include Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.53%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.44%), Oxbow Capital Management HK Ltd (1.20%) and Bank of America Corp DE (0.92%).

How do I buy shares of Hesai Group?

Shares of HSAI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hesai Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hesai Group investors own include WPP (WPP), Garmin (GRMN), Pan American Silver (PAAS), PayPal (PYPL), XPeng (XPEV), Arista Networks (ANET) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/14/2025
• Today: 9/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - ORIG
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HSAI
• CIK: 1861737
• Web: www.hesaitech.com
• Phone: 86-21-3158-8240
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,142
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hesai Group: $28.74
• High Price Target: $35.00
• Low Price Target: $18.40
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.5%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.09
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 286.33
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$14.02 million
• Net Margins: 4.00%
• Pretax Margin: 4.19%
• Return on Equity: 3.11%
• Return on Assets: 2.14%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.06
• Current Ratio: 3.18
• Quick Ratio: 2.79

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $284.57 million
• Price / Sales: 11.88
• Cash Flow: $0.03 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 838.08
• Book Value: $4.11 per share
• Price / Book: 6.27

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 131,160,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $3.38 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.13