Should I buy or sell Li Auto stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Li Auto in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LI shares. View LI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Li Auto's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Li Auto's shares. Their LI share price targets range from $31.00 to $250.30. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $78.72 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 120.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have LI shares performed in 2023?

Li Auto's stock was trading at $20.40 at the start of the year. Since then, LI stock has increased by 74.7% and is now trading at $35.64. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Li Auto's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024. View our LI earnings forecast .

How were Li Auto's earnings last quarter?

Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 9th. The company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter. The company earned $4.75 billion during the quarter. Li Auto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.73% and a net margin of 6.26%.

What ETFs hold Li Auto's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock in their portfolio include Direxion Daily Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Bull 2X Shares (EVAV) , Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (CCSO) , Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO) , VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) , Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) , Amplify Lithium& Battery Technology ETF (BATT) , Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) and SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL) .

What guidance has Li Auto issued on next quarter's earnings?

Li Auto issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 9th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.27 billion-$5.40 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.86 billion.

What is Jean-Marc Jestin's approval rating as Li Auto's CEO?

11 employees have rated Li Auto Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Jestin on Glassdoor.com . Jean-Marc Jestin has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Jean-Marc Jestin in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Li Auto own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Li Auto investors own include Biocept (BIOC) , Broadcom (AVGO) , ARK Next Generation Internation ETF (ARKW) , ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) , ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) , Argonaut Gold (AR) , Aptorum Group (APM) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and

When did Li Auto IPO?

(LI) raised $855 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, July 30th 2020. The company issued 95,000,000 shares at a price of $8.00-$10.00 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank and CICC served as the underwriters for the IPO and Tiger Brokers and Snowball were co-managers.

Who are Li Auto's major shareholders?

Li Auto's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (0.88%), Xiamen Xinweidachuang Investment Partnership Limited Partnership (0.86%), WT Asset Management Ltd (0.25%), Wolverine Asset Management LLC (0.00%), Nomura Holdings Inc. (0.00%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.07%).

How do I buy shares of Li Auto?

Shares of LI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Li Auto Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:LI)

$35.64

-0.17 (-0.47%)

(As of 12/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $35.59
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$36.23
50-Day Range: $31.89
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$42.30
52-Week Range: $17.90
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$47.33

Volume: 4.87 million shs
Average Volume: 6.75 million shs
Market Capitalization: $37.81 billion

P/E Ratio: 42.43
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $78.72

Li Auto MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 120.9% Upside
$78.72 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
2.98% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.62
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 90.11%
From $0.91 to $1.73 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.48 out of 5 stars

Auto/Tires/Trucks Sector

22nd out of 75 stocks

Motor Vehicles & Car Bodies Industry

8th out of 28 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Li Auto has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $78.72, Li Auto has a forecasted upside of 120.9% from its current price of $35.64.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Li Auto has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.98% of the outstanding shares of Li Auto have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Li Auto has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Li Auto has recently increased by 4.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Li Auto does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Li Auto does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for LI.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Li Auto has a news sentiment score of 0.62. 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 0.29 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Li Auto this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 20 people have searched for LI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
19 people have added Li Auto to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 73% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Li Auto insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
48.50% of the stock of Li Auto is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 9.18% of the stock of Li Auto is held by institutions.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Li Auto are expected to grow by 90.11% in the coming year, from $0.91 to $1.73 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Li Auto is 42.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 117.49.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Li Auto is 42.43, 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 10.88.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Li Auto has a P/B Ratio of 5.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Li Auto Stock (NASDAQ:LI)

Li Auto Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells new energy vehicles in the People's Republic of China. The company provides Li ONE and Li L series smart electric vehicles. It also 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.

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LI Stock News Headlines

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November 24, 2023 | marketbeat.com

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Li Auto’s Delivery Momentum Shows No Signs Of Slowing. Is The Stock Undervalued At $36?

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NIO, XPeng, And Li: What Deliveries Tell Us

December 1, 2023 | benzinga.com

Li Auto's November Triumph: Vehicles Deliveries Jump 173% - Has It Surpassed Rival XPeng And NIO's Monthly Figures?

December 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

XPeng EV Deliveries Set a Record. The Stock Is Down.

November 30, 2023 | benzinga.com

Behind the Scenes of Li Auto's Latest Options Trends

November 30, 2023 | investorplace.com

Why You Should Get Behind the Wheel of Li Auto on the Next LI Stock Dip

November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Tesla Rival Sets Up As China Deliveries Rebound

November 21, 2023 | investorplace.com

Why New Highs Will Be No Surprise for Li Auto Stock

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Analysis-Hybrid vehicle sales surge in China, posing fresh threat to foreign automakers

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Best China Stocks: This Hot Tesla Rival Is In Buy Range

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Li Auto to produce first all-electric model in Feb 2024

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

Chinese EV maker Li Auto and pharmaceutical firm WuXi Apptec to join Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index in December

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

China's Li Auto to mass produce first fully electric EV in Feb

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Li Auto Inc. Unveils Li MEGA at Auto Guangzhou 2023

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

China's Li Auto to start mass production of its first full EV in Feb

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

China's Li Auto says to start mass production of its first EV in Feb

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/09/2023
Today: 12/05/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/26/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Motor vehicles & car bodies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LI
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1791706
Web: www.lixiang.com
Phone: 86-10-8742-7209
Fax: N/A
Employees: 19,396
Year Founded: 2015

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $78.72
High Stock Price Target: $250.30
Low Stock Price Target: $31.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +120.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.84
Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.43
Forward P/E Ratio: 39.16
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-291,740,000.00
Net Margins: 6.26%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 12.73%
Return on Assets: 6.15%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
Current Ratio: 1.69
Quick Ratio: 1.59

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $74.43 billion
Price / Sales: 0.51
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $6.29 per share
Price / Book: 5.67

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,061,010,000
Free Float: 546,420,000
Market Cap: $37.81 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.93

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Key Executives

Mr. Xiang Li (Age 42)
Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO
Comp: $239.72k
Mr. Donghui Ma (Age 48)
President & Executive Director
Mr. Tie Li (Age 45)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $304.95k
Mr. Yan Xie (Age 44)
Senior VP & CTO
Janet Chang
Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Yang Wang
Joint Company Secretary
Ms. Yee Wa Lau (Age 50)
Joint Company Secretary

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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Should I Buy Li Auto Stock? LI Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Li Auto was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:31 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Li Auto Inc.:

Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, which is a rapidly growing industry. Investing in a company at the forefront of this market could provide significant growth opportunities.
Li Auto Inc. recently unveiled Li MEGA, its high-tech flagship family MPV, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023. This new product showcases the company's commitment to innovation and could attract a large customer base.
The company offers smart electric vehicles, such as Li ONE and Li L series, which are designed to meet the increasing demand for new energy vehicles in China. This positions Li Auto Inc. well in a market with favorable government policies and incentives for electric vehicles.
Li Auto Inc. provides sales and after-sales management services, ensuring a comprehensive customer experience. This focus on customer satisfaction could lead to repeat business and brand loyalty.
Li Auto Inc. has a strong presence in both online and offline channels, allowing for a wide distribution network and increased accessibility for customers. This could contribute to higher sales and market reach.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Li Auto Inc. for these reasons:

Li Auto Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, with both domestic and international players vying for market share. This competition could potentially impact the company's profitability and market position.
The stock price of Li Auto Inc. is subject to market fluctuations and investor sentiment. Investors should carefully consider the current stock price and market conditions before making investment decisions.
Li Auto Inc. is headquartered in Beijing, China, which exposes the company to geopolitical risks and regulatory changes in the country. These factors could impact the company's operations and financial performance.
Li Auto Inc. is relatively young compared to some of its competitors, having been founded in 2015. This may pose challenges in terms of brand recognition and establishing a strong market presence.
Investing in Li Auto Inc. involves risks associated with the automotive industry, such as changes in consumer preferences, technological advancements, and macroeconomic factors. Investors should carefully assess these risks before making investment decisions.

LI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Li Auto stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Li Auto in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" LI shares.
View LI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Li Auto's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Li Auto's shares. Their LI share price targets range from $31.00 to $250.30. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $78.72 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 120.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for LI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have LI shares performed in 2023?: Li Auto's stock was trading at $20.40 at the start of the year. Since then, LI stock has increased by 74.7% and is now trading at $35.64.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Li Auto's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, February 26th 2024.
View our LI earnings forecast.
How were Li Auto's earnings last quarter?: Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 9th. The company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter. The company earned $4.75 billion during the quarter. Li Auto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.73% and a net margin of 6.26%.
What ETFs hold Li Auto's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock in their portfolio include Direxion Daily Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Bull 2X Shares (EVAV), Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (CCSO), Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO), VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), Amplify Lithium& Battery Technology ETF (BATT), Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) and SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF (HAIL).

What guidance has Li Auto issued on next quarter's earnings?: Li Auto issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 9th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.27 billion-$5.40 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.86 billion.
What is Jean-Marc Jestin's approval rating as Li Auto's CEO?: 11 employees have rated Li Auto Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Jestin on Glassdoor.com. Jean-Marc Jestin has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Jean-Marc Jestin in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Li Auto own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Li Auto investors own include Biocept (BIOC), Broadcom (AVGO), ARK Next Generation Internation ETF (ARKW), ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), Argonaut Gold (AR), Aptorum Group (APM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and
When did Li Auto IPO?: (LI) raised $855 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, July 30th 2020. The company issued 95,000,000 shares at a price of $8.00-$10.00 per share. Goldman Sachs (Asia), Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank and CICC served as the underwriters for the IPO and Tiger Brokers and Snowball were co-managers.
Who are Li Auto's major shareholders?: Li Auto's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (0.88%), Xiamen Xinweidachuang Investment Partnership Limited Partnership (0.86%), WT Asset Management Ltd (0.25%), Wolverine Asset Management LLC (0.00%), Nomura Holdings Inc. (0.00%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.07%).
How do I buy shares of Li Auto?: Shares of LI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Li Auto Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:LI)

Li Auto MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Li Auto Stock (NASDAQ:LI)

LI Stock Price History

LI Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

Should I Buy Li Auto Stock? LI Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

LI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™