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WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) Sees Large Volume Increase - Here's What Happened

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Shares of WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD - Get Free Report) saw strong trading volume on Wednesday . 14,496,944 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 164% from the previous session's volume of 5,495,500 shares.The stock last traded at $9.57 and had previously closed at $8.45.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Wall Street Zen raised WeRide from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday.

Read Our Latest Analysis on WRD

WeRide Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $10.22.

WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 21st. The company reported ($0.18) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $9.98 million during the quarter. On average, equities analysts predict that WeRide Inc. will post -0.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

WeRide announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, May 21st that authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Trading of WeRide

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new stake in WeRide during the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new position in shares of WeRide in the first quarter valued at about $56,000. OLD Mission Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of WeRide in the first quarter valued at about $182,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of WeRide in the first quarter valued at about $201,000. Finally, Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of WeRide in the first quarter valued at about $723,000.

About WeRide

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WeRide, Inc engages in the development of an autonomous driving technology platform. It offers Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper, and advanced driving solutions, providing smart services in online ride-hailing, on-demand transport, urban logistics, and environmental sanitation. The company was founded by Tony Xu Han and Yan Li in February 2017 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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