NASDAQ:LI Li Auto (LI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $21.30 +0.17 (+0.80%) (As of 09:12 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$21.30▼$21.3050-Day Range$17.87▼$21.4752-Week Range$17.75▼$46.44Volume37,047 shsAverage Volume7.70 million shsMarket Capitalization$22.60 billionP/E Ratio14.20Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$40.08 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Li Auto alerts: Email Address Li Auto MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.86 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside89.7% Upside$40.08 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.95% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth44.23%From $1.04 to $1.50 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.48 out of 5 starsAuto/Tires/Trucks Sector26th out of 78 stocksMotor Vehicles & Car Bodies Industry8th out of 28 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLi Auto has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLi Auto has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Li Auto's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.95% of the outstanding shares of Li Auto have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLi Auto has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Li Auto has recently decreased by 12.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLi Auto does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLi Auto does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LI. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLi Auto has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 0.31 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Li Auto this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 55 people have searched for LI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added Li Auto to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Li Auto insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders48.50% 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 InstitutionsOnly 9.88% of the stock of Li Auto is held by institutions.Read more about Li Auto's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Li Auto are expected to grow by 44.23% in the coming year, from $1.04 to $1.50 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Li Auto is 14.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Li Auto is 14.09, 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 11.07.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLi Auto has a PEG Ratio of 2.34. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLi Auto has a P/B Ratio of 2.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Li Auto's valuation and earnings. 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Li Auto Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Read More LI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LI Stock News HeadlinesAugust 21 at 5:17 PM | seekingalpha.comLi Auto: Flying Under The Radar In A Competitive EV MarketAugust 19 at 3:47 PM | fool.comWhy Li Auto Rallied TodayAugust 22, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Massive Crypto Selloff = Historic OpportunityStocks recently suffered the worst 1-day loss since 2022… Cryptos got hammered as well…But here's the fact everyone is missing… As of this writing, Bitcoin is still up 28% year to date…And it's up 84% in the last year. August 19 at 12:07 PM | americanbankingnews.comLi Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Shares Gap Up to $20.53August 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comReviewing Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) & ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:ECDA)August 15, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Corrections for 3X Returns by 2026August 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comLi Auto Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 28, 2024August 14, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Best Under-$20 Stocks to Buy for 3-Bagger Returns by 2027August 22, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Massive Crypto Selloff = Historic OpportunityStocks recently suffered the worst 1-day loss since 2022… Cryptos got hammered as well…But here's the fact everyone is missing… As of this writing, Bitcoin is still up 28% year to date…And it's up 84% in the last year. August 13, 2024 | msn.comAuto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workersAugust 13, 2024 | msn.comHong Kong stocks left out of regional recovery as Meituan, Li Auto pace lossesAugust 12, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Under-$20 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Until 2030August 9, 2024 | msn.comXPeng Joins NIO And Li Auto In Strategic Shift - Reportedly Overhauls Structure To Boost AI FocusAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comLi Auto Inc. (LI): Is This EV Stock a Good Buy Right Now?August 8, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Growth Stocks That Could 7X in the Next 7 YearsAugust 6, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Moonshot Stocks That Could Turn $10K Into $100KAugust 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comLI Aug 2024 17.000 putAugust 5, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comLI Aug 2024 14.500 callSee More Headlines Receive LI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Li Auto and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/10/2022Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/28/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks Industry Motor vehicles & car bodies Sub-IndustryAutomobiles And Trucks Current SymbolNASDAQ:LI CUSIPN/A CIK1791706 Webwww.lixiang.com Phone86-10-8742-7209FaxN/AEmployees31,591Year Founded2015Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$40.08 High Stock Price Target$53.00 Low Stock Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside+89.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.86 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.50 Trailing P/E Ratio14.09 Forward P/E Ratio20.32 P/E Growth2.34Net Income$1.65 billion Net Margins8.73% Pretax Margin7.85% Return on Equity16.65% Return on Assets7.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.04 Current Ratio1.53 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$130.70 billion Price / Sales0.17 Cash Flow$1.67 per share Price / Cash Flow12.67 Book Value$8.04 per share Price / Book2.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,061,010,000Free Float546,420,000Market Cap$22.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.97 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Xiang Li (Age 43)Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO Comp: $269.34kMr. Donghui Ma (Age 49)President & Executive Director Comp: $813.64kMr. Tie Li (Age 46)CFO & Executive Director Comp: $727.56kMr. Yan Xie (Age 44)Senior VP & CTO Janet ChangDirector of Investor RelationsKobe WangHead of Capital MarketsMr. Liangjun ZouSenior Vice PresidentMr. Yang WangJoint Company SecretaryMs. Yee Wa Lau (Age 51)Joint Company Secretary More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWABCONYSE:WBCOshkoshNYSE:OSKFederal SignalNYSE:FSSNavistar InternationalNYSE:NAVFord MotorNYSE:FView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSusquehanna International Group LLPSold 1,569,100 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%SIH Partners LLLPSold 106,020 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.074%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 22,869 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%Creative PlanningSold 13,376 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%Susquehanna International Securities Ltd.Bought 14,377 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Li Auto Stock? LI Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Li Auto Inc.: Li Auto Inc. operates in the energy vehicle market in China, a rapidly growing sector with significant potential for expansion. The company designs, develops, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, aligning with the increasing global demand for sustainable transportation solutions. Li Auto's product line includes MPVs and SUVs, catering to diverse consumer preferences in the electric vehicle market. Recent Wall Street analyst ratings have been positive, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $40.08, indicating potential for stock price appreciation. Li Auto's stock performance has shown resilience, with a 1-year high of $47.33, suggesting the company's ability to weather market fluctuations. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Li Auto Inc. for these reasons: Li Auto faces competition in the electric vehicle market from both established automakers and new entrants, which could impact market share and profitability. The company's stock traded at $19.14 on the latest trading day, closer to its 1-year low of $17.75, indicating potential volatility and downside risk. Li Auto's after-sales management and technology development services may require significant investment, impacting short-term profitability. The automobile industry is subject to regulatory changes and government policies that could affect Li Auto's operations and growth prospects. Investing in Li Auto involves exposure to currency risk due to its operations in China, which may impact financial performance in the face of exchange rate fluctuations. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Li Auto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. LI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LI shares performed this year? Li Auto's stock was trading at $37.43 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LI stock has decreased by 43.5% and is now trading at $21.13. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Li Auto's earnings last quarter? Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 10th. The company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.56) by $0.79. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 167.5% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. When did Li Auto IPO? Li Auto (LI) raised $855 million in an IPO on Thursday, July 30th 2020. The company issued 95,000,000 shares at $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? Top institutional shareholders of Li Auto include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.68%), Susquehanna International Group LLP, RWC Asset Advisors US LLC (0.16%) and BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. (0.11%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Li Auto own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Li Auto investors own include Biocept (BIOC), Broadcom (AVGO), ARK Next Generation Internation ETF (ARKW), ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and Argonaut Gold (AR). This page (NASDAQ:LI) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredTrump is sounding the alarmEurope is one of the latest to release a central bank digital currency and along with it, new cash rules. 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