RLX Technology Inc. (RLX) Stock Price & Analysis
RLX Technology Inc. (RLX) closed at USD 1.64 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.38% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1.68; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 1.64–1.69 on volume of 1,279,602 shares. Market capitalization is $2.00B, with a 52-week range of USD 1.64–2.6 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (RLX)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 2.79 (range 2.11–3.25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -31.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -71.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-13, EPS estimate USD 0.23, revenue estimate $1.75B.
Analysts (RLX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 2.79 (low 2.11, high 3.25).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RLX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -31.7% | -71.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -31.8% | -22.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.7% | 64.7% |
| Max drawdown | -36.2% (Nov 2025→Oct 2026) | -83.7% (Oct 2021→Oct 2022) |
RLX suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Shenzhen Smoore Technology | “In 2023 and 2024, our purchases from Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited, one contract manufacturer that is also the third-party operational partner of our exclusive production plants, accounted for 58% and 41% of our total purchase amount, and the corresponding accounts and notes payable due to it represented 74% and 52% of our total accounts and notes payable as of December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.” |
| Related party | RELX PLC (RELX) | “Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Relx Inc."” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Apr 23, 2026.
RLX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.23 | $0.25 | -6.9% | $1.75B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.14 | $-0.11 | +32.3% | $1.77B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.90 | $0.98 | -7.9% | $5.89B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.09 | $1.13 | -3.6% | $7.30B | 6 |
RLX options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±33.5% (±$0.55) by Jan 15, 2027, which includes earnings on Nov 13, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 84.4% | ±33.5% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 52.9% | ±30.5% |
30-day implied volatility 30.7% vs 18.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 1.64 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.38% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 1.68 |
| Open | USD 1.66 |
| Day Range | USD 1.64 – 1.69 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.64 – 2.6 |
| Volume | 1,279,602 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.00B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RLX)
Nexqual's technical model rates RLX "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 29.77 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 1.76) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RLX)
Wall Street analysts rate RLX "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 2.79 (range USD 2.11–3.25), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 2.79 |
| High Target | USD 3.25 |
| Low Target | USD 2.11 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (RLX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-13 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.75B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.63 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.21 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.23 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.22 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RLX)
| Total Revenue | $4.50B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.50% |
| Gross Margin | +34.94% |
| Operating Margin | +14.22% |
| Profit Margin | +21.87% |
| ROE | +6.33% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 10.61 |
| Total Cash | $8.76B |
| Total Debt | $244.04M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RLX)
Nexqual rates RLX Technology Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +44% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 35%, operating 14% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CNY 8.76B cash vs CNY 244M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CNY 536M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 2.1% |
Ownership (RLX)
| Insider Ownership | +89.36% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +29.84% |
| Shares Outstanding | 913.54M |
| Float | 334.46M |
| Short % of Float | +1.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Leadership (RLX)
RLX Technology Inc. is led by Wang Ying, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors & CEO | Wang Ying |
|---|---|
| Co-founder & Director | Jiang Long |
| Co-founder & Director | Wen Yilong |
| Chief Financial Officer | Chao Lu |
Major Backers & Investors (RLX)
Notable institutional backers of RLX Technology Inc. include First Beijing Investment Ltd, IDG China Venture Capital Fund V Associates L.P., Nomura Holdings Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| First Beijing Investment Ltd | 4.82% |
| IDG China Venture Capital Fund V Associates L.P. | 4.44% |
| Nomura Holdings Inc. | 1.82% |
| OLP Capital Management Ltd | 1.07% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.77% |
| Aspex Management (HK) Ltd | 0.64% |
| Perseverance Asset Management International | 0.59% |
| Oasis Management Co Ltd. | 0.52% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 1.69% |
| BlackRock | 0.78% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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