Li Auto, the largest of the emerging EV players in China, delivered a record 53,709 vehicles for September 2024 - an increase of 49% percent year-over-year. Sales also expanded by about 11.6% compared to August.
Chinese stocks surged, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index (HXC) closing up by 4.93%. Major gainers included Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), which rose by 2.17%, Alibaba (BABA, Financial) by 2.23%, Pinduoduo (PDD) by 4.85%, and JD.com (JD) by 4.36%.
Chinese consumers just can't wait to get behind the wheel of a next-generation vehicle.
Chinese new energy vehicle brands Li Auto and Zeekr each delivered a record number of cars in September, according to company data released Tuesday. Xpeng also claimed a record 21,352 electric car deliveries in September, including more than 10,000 units of its mass market Mona brand's M03 coupe, launched in late August.
Li Auto Inc. Sponsored ADR (LI) reachead $25.65 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.5% change compared to its last close.
For the second time in a week, Citigroup analyst Jeff Chung raised his price target on Li Auto stock. In total, Citi now thinks the stock is worth 37% more than it was a week ago, despite there being little news driving the rally.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
The numerous government stimulus has already triggered improved sentiments surrounding Chinese ADRs, significantly aided by the raised EV subsidies. These have contributed to LI's robust YTD deliveries, along with the promising FQ3'24 guidance. Thanks to the completion of its production capacity ramp up and cost efficiency strategies, we may see H2'24 bring forth improved bottom-lines as well.
The People's Bank of China has announced a series of stimulus measures to boost GDP growth in 2024. Reuters calls the measures, which include interest rate cuts and new financing for stock buybacks, China's "biggest stimulus since the pandemic.
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