Li Auto Inc. (LI) Stock Price & Analysis
Li Auto Inc. (LI) closed at USD 11.47 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.26% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 11.47; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 11.11–11.59 on volume of 3,166,084 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 10.66–22.44 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (LI)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale) (24 analysts), mean target USD 15.04 (range 9.07–20.7).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -48.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -64.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-25, EPS estimate USD -0.84, revenue estimate $27.6B.
Analysts (LI)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale), 24 analysts; mean target USD 15.04 (low 9.07, high 20.7).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $15 → $13 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -48.4% | -64.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -48.5% | -18.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.6% | 58.0% |
| Max drawdown | -51.9% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -76.7% (Jul 2023→Sep 2026) |
LI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.84 | $0.40 | -309.7% | $27.56B | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.77 | $2.36 | -67.4% | $33.88B | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-3.90 | $0.21 | -1966.6% | $113.06B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.72 | $6.96 | -46.6% | $141.71B | 3 |
LI options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.7% (±$1.34) by Nov 27, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 25, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 48.4% | ±5.8% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 51.1% | ±8.3% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 52.6% | ±10.3% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 54.7% | ±12.4% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 46.3% | ±11.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 47.7% | ±15.2% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 45.5% | ±17.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 49.4% | ±24.9% |
30-day implied volatility 47.4% vs 43.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.15. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.47 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.26% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.47 |
| Open | USD 11.47 |
| Day Range | USD 11.11 – 11.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.66 – 22.44 |
| Volume | 3,166,084 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LI)
Nexqual's technical model rates LI "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 11.8) |
| MACD | -0.07 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LI)
Wall Street analysts rate LI "Hold" based on 24 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15.04 (range USD 9.07–20.7), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 24 |
| Mean Target | USD 15.04 |
| High Target | USD 20.7 |
| Low Target | USD 9.07 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 14 / 1 |
Earnings (LI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-25 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.84 |
| Revenue Estimate | $27.56B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -1.49 vs est -1.47 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -2.09 vs est -2.09 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.25 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.36 vs est 0.64 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LI)
| Total Revenue | $104.79B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -15.10% |
| Gross Margin | +13.59% |
| Operating Margin | -8.50% |
| Profit Margin | -4.40% |
| ROE | -6.57% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.22 |
| Current Ratio | 1.81 |
| Total Cash | $85.59B |
| Total Debt | $14.69B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LI)
Nexqual rates Li Auto Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -22% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 14%, operating -9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CNY 85.6B cash vs CNY 14.7B debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -CNY 9.95B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -7%, ROA -2.8% |
Ownership (LI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.02% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +4.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 804.67M |
| Float | 518.71M |
| Short % of Float | +5.63% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| STLA | Stellantis N.V. | USD 4.27 | ▲ 1.18% |
| XPEV | XPeng Inc. | USD 9.07 | ▼ 3.1% |
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| VFS | VinFast Auto Ltd. | USD 2.96 | ▼ 1% |
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