Li Auto Inc. · LI · FY2025 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2025
Li Auto pairs higher Q2 guidance with new-model and ADAS execution risks
The supplied analysis provides evidence for a constructive growth case through higher Q2 guidance, new-model launches, AI-assisted driving, and network expansion. It does not yet establish that earnings growth and resilient demand will persist over the next year because margins, regulation, and execution remain unresolved.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, management moved from planning toward nearer-term milestones: Q2 guidance was raised, Li i8 and Li i6 launch timing was specified, VLA Driver rollout was outlined, and the charging-network target was set at 4,000 stations by year-end.
Guidance delta
Management raised Q2 guidance to 121,000–128,000 deliveries and RMB32.5–33.8 billion in revenue.
Key takeaways
- Current analysis points to 15.5% year-over-year Q1 delivery growth and 14.7% share of the above-RMB200,000 NEV market.
- Management highlighted Li MEGA Home demand, Li i8 and Li i6 launches, and VLA Driver rollout.
- The prior quarter emphasized AI investment, charging expansion, and overseas growth; the current quarter adds clearer launch and rollout milestones.
- The growth case is supported by higher guidance and product expansion, but remains dependent on margins and execution.
Management priorities
- Launch Li i8 in July and Li i6 in September
- Roll out VLA Driver in July and to all AD-equipped vehicles by August
- Expand the supercharging network to 4,000 stations by year-end
- Extend retail and service coverage in Tier 4 and Tier 5 cities and pursue overseas growth
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Aug 27, 2026 |
| HSBC | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Macquarie | Neutral | Underperform | Upgrade | May 29, 2026 |
| Barclays | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | May 29, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Underweight | Underweight | Maintain | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jan 7, 2026 |
| China Renaissance | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Aug 29, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | May 21, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Feb 6, 2024 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Needham | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Nomura Instinet | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 14, 2021 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $11.34. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Analyst unavailable | $13 | $12.14 | +14.6% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Eunice Lee | $14.5 | $12.14 | +27.9% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| US Tiger Securities | Bo Pei | $16 | $12.32 | +41.1% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| HSBC | Yuqian Ding | $15.6 | $14.11 | +37.6% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Barclays | Jiong Shao | $14 | $15.54 | +23.5% | May 29, 2026 |
| Monness | Analyst unavailable | $18 | $15.56 | +58.7% | May 28, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Tim Hsiao | $22 | $17.46 | +94.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Eunice Lee | $19 | $17.29 | +67.5% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $17.5 | $16.69 | +54.3% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Macquarie | Analyst unavailable | $15 | $16.39 | +32.3% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Alexander Potter | $19 | $16.94 | +67.5% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| HSBC | Analyst unavailable | $18.6 | $17.44 | +64.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Piper Sandler | Analyst unavailable | $18 | $18.39 | +58.7% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $18 | $18.39 | +58.7% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Tina Hou | $27 | $18.39 | +138.1% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| US Tiger Securities | Bo Pei | $24 | $18.43 | +111.6% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Daiwa | Analyst unavailable | $30.5 | $24.1 | +169.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Analyst unavailable | $25 | $23.26 | +120.5% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Barclays | Jiong Shao | $24 | $23.26 | +111.6% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Macquarie | Eugene Hsiao | $21 | $24.06 | +85.2% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Eunice Lee | $26 | $24.05 | +129.3% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| HSBC | Analyst unavailable | $38.5 | $27.56 | +239.5% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| CFRA | Aaron Ho | $15 | $24.65 | +32.3% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Macquarie | Eugene Hsiao | $33 | $28.82 | +191.0% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Citigroup | Jeff Chung | $29.6 | $25.78 | +161.0% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Citigroup | Jeff Chung | $25.5 | $24.46 | +124.9% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Citigroup | Jeff Chung | $21.6 | $18.92 | +90.5% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Bank of America Securities | Ming Hsun Lee | $31 | $17.8 | +173.4% | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Tina Hou | $43.6 | $21.14 | +284.5% | May 21, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Tim Hsiao | $53 | $21.08 | +367.4% | May 21, 2024 |
| Barclays | Jiong Shao | $22 | $21.06 | +94.0% | May 21, 2024 |
| CFRA | Aaron Ho | $18 | $21.64 | +58.7% | May 20, 2024 |
| US Tiger Securities | Bo Pei | $30 | $21.65 | +164.6% | May 20, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Tim Hsiao | $65 | $30.5 | +473.2% | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Barclays | Jiong Shao | $39 | $30.5 | +243.9% | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Tim Hsiao | $74 | $31.53 | +552.6% | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Bernstein | Eunice Lee | $52.5 | $36.43 | +363.0% | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Adam Samuelson | $105 | $43.54 | +825.9% | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Deutsche Bank | Edison Yu | $41 | $30.95 | +261.6% | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $20.66 | $17.3 | +82.2% | Nov 28, 2022 |
| US Tiger Securities | Bo Pei | $40 | $19.78 | +252.7% | May 10, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Tim Hsiao | $49 | $22.17 | +332.1% | Mar 13, 2022 |
| Bernstein | Eunice Lee | $43 | $33.41 | +279.2% | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Nomura | Martin Heung | $43.4 | $29.45 | +282.7% | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Deutsche Bank | Edison Yu | $32 | $29.03 | +182.2% | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Credit Suisse | Bin Wang | $41 | $32.67 | +261.6% | Jul 5, 2021 |
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Snapshot as of publicationLi Auto Inc. is a prominent player in the rapidly expanding new energy vehicle market within the People's Republic of China. The company's operations span the entire lifecycle of high-end intelligent electric vehicles, from their initial design and development to manufacturing and eventual sale. Its diverse product portfolio primarily consists of multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The company engages directly with customers through a blend of digital platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar channels, providing comprehensive sales and post-purchase management services. Originally founded in 2015 as Leading Ideal Inc., the company officially adopted its current name, Li Auto Inc., in July 2020. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Beijing, China.
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2025-05-15T00:01:33.065679+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-17T20:20:46.766240+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-17T20:20:46.763569+00:00
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