Li Auto (LI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LI Stock Forecast
Li Auto stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $34.81 (represents a 82.06% upside from LI’s last price of $19.12) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 17 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LI Price Target
The average price target for Li Auto (LI) is $34.81 based on 1-year price targets from 17 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $53.00 to $18.00. This represents a potential 82.06% upside from LI's last price of $19.12.
LI Analyst Ratings
According to 17 Wall Street analysts, Li Auto's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LI stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 12 'Buy' (70.59%), 5 'Hold' (29.41%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Li Auto Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2024 | Jeff Chung | Citigroup | $21.60 | $18.93 | 14.13% | 12.97% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Ming Hsun Lee | Bank of America Securities | $31.00 | $17.80 | 74.16% | 62.13% |
| May 21, 2024 | Tina Hou | Goldman Sachs | $43.60 | $21.14 | 106.24% | 128.03% |
| May 21, 2024 | Tim Hsiao | Morgan Stanley | $53.00 | $21.07 | 151.48% | 177.20% |
| May 21, 2024 | Jiong Shao | Barclays | $22.00 | $21.06 | 4.46% | 15.06% |
| May 20, 2024 | Aaron Ho | CFRA | $18.00 | $21.64 | -16.84% | -5.86% |
| May 20, 2024 | Bo Pei | US Tiger Securities | $30.00 | $21.65 | 38.57% | 56.90% |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Tim Hsiao | Morgan Stanley | $65.00 | $30.50 | 113.11% | 239.96% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Jiong Shao | Barclays | $39.00 | $30.50 | 27.87% | 103.97% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Tim Hsiao | Morgan Stanley | $74.00 | $31.53 | 134.70% | 287.03% |
The latest Li Auto stock forecast, released on Sep 04, 2024 by Jeff Chung from Citigroup, set a price target of $21.60, which represents a 14.13% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($18.93), and a 12.97% increase from LI last price ($19.12).
Li Auto Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Avg Price Target | $26.30 | $26.30 | $45.82 |
| Last Closing Price | $19.12 | $19.12 | $19.12 |
| Upside/Downside | 37.55% | 37.55% | 139.64% |
In the current month, the average price target of Li Auto stock is $26.30, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 37.55% increase as opposed to Li Auto's last price of $19.12. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down -42.60% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Downgrade |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Zacks Investment Research | Perform | Perform | Hold |
| May 21, 2024 | CLSA | - | Outperform | Downgrade |
| May 21, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 20, 2024 | US Tiger Securities | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 20, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| May 14, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 86Research | - | Buy | Upgrade |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Barclays | Overweight | Equal-Weight | Downgrade |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
Li Auto's last stock rating was published by Citigroup on Sep 04, 2024. The company Downgrade its LI rating from "Buy" to "Neutral".
Li Auto Financial Forecast
Li Auto Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $18.79B | $17.65B | $9.34B | $8.73B | $9.56B | $10.62B | $7.78B | $5.04B | $3.58B | $4.15B | $2.51B | $1.95B |
| Avg Forecast | $67.53B | $64.24B | $59.08B | $51.38B | $60.74B | $48.54B | $42.40B | $33.49B | $47.33B | $42.57B | $31.48B | $26.69B | $39.67B | $33.46B | $27.18B | $18.90B | $17.69B | $9.51B | $9.48B | $9.63B | $9.89B | $7.26B | $4.68B | $3.36B | $3.95B | $2.48B | $1.92B |
| High Forecast | $70.28B | $66.84B | $61.47B | $53.46B | $63.20B | $50.51B | $44.12B | $34.84B | $49.25B | $44.30B | $32.76B | $27.77B | $42.01B | $34.82B | $28.28B | $19.67B | $18.41B | $9.90B | $9.48B | $11.40B | $11.71B | $8.60B | $5.54B | $3.98B | $4.68B | $2.93B | $2.27B |
| Low Forecast | $66.36B | $63.12B | $58.05B | $50.48B | $59.68B | $47.69B | $41.66B | $32.90B | $46.51B | $41.83B | $30.93B | $26.22B | $35.17B | $32.87B | $26.70B | $18.57B | $17.38B | $9.35B | $9.48B | $7.44B | $7.63B | $5.61B | $3.61B | $2.59B | $3.05B | $1.91B | $1.48B |
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 1.00% | 0.98% | 0.92% | 0.99% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.08% | 1.06% | 1.05% | 1.01% | 1.01% |
Li Auto's average Quarter revenue forecast for Jun 23 based on 3 analysts is $27.18B, with a low forecast of $26.70B, and a high forecast of $28.28B. LI's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 44.65% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $18.79B (Mar 23).
Li Auto EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.36B | $206.86M | $-1.29B | $-420.50M | $231.25M | $292.45M | $119.92M | $-182.51M | $-319.43M | $97.82M | $-94.07M | $-53.87M |
| Avg Forecast | $-13.54B | $-12.88B | $-11.84B | $-10.30B | $-12.17B | $-9.73B | $-8.50B | $-6.71B | $-9.49B | $-8.53B | $-6.31B | $333.08M | $-7.95B | $-6.71B | $-5.45B | $338.70M | $-3.55B | $-1.59B | $-1.90B | $334.75M | $5.46B | $-126.74M | $-1.57B | $-1.80B | $1.48B | $-1.20B | $-33.54M |
| High Forecast | $-13.30B | $-12.65B | $-11.63B | $-10.12B | $-11.96B | $-9.56B | $-8.35B | $-6.59B | $-9.32B | $-8.38B | $-6.20B | $399.69M | $-7.05B | $-6.59B | $-5.35B | $406.44M | $-3.48B | $-1.27B | $-1.90B | $401.69M | $6.55B | $-97.84M | $-1.26B | $-1.44B | $1.77B | $-957.19M | $-25.89M |
| Low Forecast | $-14.09B | $-13.40B | $-12.32B | $-10.72B | $-12.67B | $-10.12B | $-8.84B | $-6.98B | $-9.87B | $-8.88B | $-6.57B | $266.46M | $-8.42B | $-6.98B | $-5.67B | $270.96M | $-3.69B | $-1.91B | $-1.90B | $267.80M | $4.37B | $-150.06M | $-1.89B | $-2.16B | $1.18B | $-1.44B | $-39.71M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.03% | -0.06% | 0.81% | 0.22% | 0.69% | 0.05% | -0.95% | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 1.61% |
3 analysts predict LI's average Quarter EBITDA for Jun 23 to be $-5.45B, with a high of $-5.35B and a low of $-5.67B. This is -499.42% lower than Li Auto's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $1.36B.
Li Auto Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $929.67M | $256.94M | $-1.65B | $-641.05M | $-10.87M | $295.51M | $-21.51M | $-235.49M | $-359.97M | $107.55M | $-106.93M | $-75.16M |
| Avg Forecast | $8.01B | $6.21B | $4.18B | $1.84B | $4.82B | $3.64B | $2.47B | $1.61B | $3.44B | $2.94B | $1.42B | $-122.67M | $3.36B | $2.86B | $1.87B | $-124.74M | $494.01M | $-1.81B | $-178.02M | $-123.29M | $5.52B | $-103.11M | $-2.03B | $-2.03B | $1.62B | $-1.36B | $-376.23M |
| High Forecast | $8.44B | $6.54B | $4.40B | $1.94B | $5.07B | $3.83B | $2.60B | $1.69B | $3.62B | $4.31B | $1.49B | $-98.14M | $4.17B | $3.01B | $1.97B | $-99.79M | $520.07M | $-1.45B | $-178.02M | $-98.63M | $6.62B | $-72.55M | $-1.62B | $-1.62B | $1.95B | $-1.09B | $-264.72M |
| Low Forecast | $7.83B | $6.07B | $4.08B | $1.80B | $4.71B | $3.55B | $2.42B | $1.57B | $3.36B | $1.65B | $1.39B | $-147.21M | $1.51B | $2.79B | $1.83B | $-149.69M | $482.80M | $-2.17B | $-178.02M | $-147.94M | $4.41B | $-127.77M | $-2.44B | $-2.43B | $1.30B | $-1.63B | $-466.23M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -7.45% | 0.52% | 0.91% | 3.60% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.21% | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.20% |
Li Auto's average Quarter net income forecast for Jun 23 is $1.87B, with a range of $1.83B to $1.97B. LI's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 101.20% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $929.67M (Mar 23).
Li Auto SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.65B | $1.63B | $1.35B | $1.37B | $1.16B | $1.13B | $1.02B | $805.78M | $509.92M | $429.33M | $342.18M | $234.54M |
| Avg Forecast | $35.20B | $33.48B | $30.79B | $26.78B | $31.66B | $25.30B | $22.10B | $17.45B | $24.67B | $22.19B | $16.41B | $13.58B | $20.68B | $17.44B | $14.17B | $13.81B | $9.22B | $5.79B | $4.94B | $6.79B | $6.98B | $5.12B | $3.30B | $2.87B | $2.79B | $1.75B | $1.36B |
| High Forecast | $36.63B | $34.84B | $32.04B | $27.87B | $32.95B | $26.33B | $23.00B | $18.16B | $25.67B | $23.09B | $17.08B | $16.30B | $21.90B | $18.15B | $14.74B | $16.57B | $9.60B | $6.94B | $4.94B | $8.04B | $8.26B | $6.06B | $3.91B | $3.44B | $3.30B | $2.07B | $1.60B |
| Low Forecast | $34.59B | $32.90B | $30.26B | $26.31B | $31.11B | $24.86B | $21.71B | $17.15B | $24.24B | $21.80B | $16.12B | $10.86B | $18.33B | $17.14B | $13.92B | $11.05B | $9.06B | $4.63B | $4.94B | $5.25B | $5.39B | $3.95B | $2.55B | $2.30B | $2.15B | $1.35B | $1.05B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.20% | 0.24% | 0.18% | 0.15% | 0.20% | 0.17% |
Li Auto's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $14.17B, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $13.92B to $14.74B. The forecast indicates a 760.96% rise compared to LI last annual SG&A of $1.65B (Mar 23).
Li Auto EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.94 | $0.26 | $-1.71 | $-0.66 | $-0.01 | $0.31 | $-0.02 | $-0.26 | $-0.40 | $0.12 | $-0.17 | $-0.09 |
| Avg Forecast | $7.54 | $5.85 | $3.93 | $1.73 | $4.53 | $3.42 | $2.33 | $1.51 | $3.23 | $2.76 | $1.33 | $1.76 | $3.16 | $2.69 | $1.76 | $0.36 | $0.46 | $-0.77 | $-0.17 | $-0.46 | $0.12 | $-0.10 | $-0.00 | $-0.10 | $-0.22 | $-0.25 | $-0.35 |
| High Forecast | $7.94 | $6.16 | $4.14 | $1.82 | $4.77 | $3.60 | $2.45 | $1.59 | $3.40 | $4.06 | $1.41 | $1.85 | $3.92 | $2.83 | $1.85 | $0.38 | $0.49 | $-0.75 | $-0.17 | $-0.32 | $0.15 | $-0.07 | $-0.00 | $-0.07 | $-0.16 | $-0.17 | $-0.25 |
| Low Forecast | $7.37 | $5.71 | $3.84 | $1.69 | $4.43 | $3.35 | $2.27 | $1.48 | $3.16 | $1.56 | $1.30 | $1.72 | $1.42 | $2.63 | $1.72 | $0.35 | $0.45 | $-0.81 | $-0.17 | $-0.57 | $0.08 | $-0.12 | $-0.01 | $-0.13 | $-0.27 | $-0.31 | $-0.44 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2.61% | 0.56% | 2.23% | 3.95% | 0.02% | 2.64% | 0.21% | 59.79% | 3.85% | -0.56% | 0.71% | 0.25% |
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Li Auto's projected average Quarter EPS for Jun 23 is $1.76, with a low estimate of $1.72 and a high estimate of $1.85. This represents a 87.29% increase compared to LI previous annual EPS of $0.94 (Mar 23).
Li Auto Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSR | Fisker | $0.09 | $13.57 | 14977.78% | Buy |
| NIO | NIO | $5.55 | $20.75 | 273.87% | Buy |
| LCID | Lucid Group | $3.94 | $12.07 | 206.35% | Hold |
| XPEV | XPeng | $8.97 | $21.19 | 136.23% | Buy |
| RIVN | Rivian Automotive | $13.50 | $31.52 | 133.48% | Buy |
| LI | Li Auto | $19.12 | $34.81 | 82.06% | Buy |
| F | Ford Motor Company | $10.69 | $17.06 | 59.59% | Buy |
| TSLA | Tesla | $230.29 | $247.38 | 7.42% | Buy |
LI Forecast FAQ
Is Li Auto a good buy?
Yes, according to 17 Wall Street analysts, Li Auto (LI) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 12 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 70.59% of LI's total ratings.
What is LI's price target?
Li Auto (LI) average price target is $34.81 with a range of $18 to $53, implying a 82.06% from its last price of $19.12. The data is based on 17 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Li Auto stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LI stock, the company can go up by 82.06% (from the last price of $19.12 to the average price target of $34.81), up by 177.20% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -5.86% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Li Auto stock reach $30?
LI's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $34.81 supports the claim that Li Auto can reach $30 in the near future.
What is Li Auto's current price target trend?
2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $26.3 price target for Li Auto (LI) this month, up 37.55% from its last price of $19.12. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 37.55% and increased by 139.64%, respectively.
What are Li Auto's analysts' financial forecasts?
Li Auto's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $185.16B (high $192.67B, low $181.93B), average EBITDA is $-37.113B (high $-36.465B, low $-38.619B), average net income is $12.53B (high $13.19B, low $12.25B), average SG&A $96.52B (high $100.43B, low $94.83B), and average EPS is $11.8 (high $12.42, low $11.53). LI's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $242.23B (high $252.06B, low $238B), average EBITDA is $-48.551B (high $-47.704B, low $-50.521B), average net income is $20.24B (high $21.31B, low $19.78B), average SG&A $126.26B (high $131.39B, low $124.06B), and average EPS is $19.05 (high $20.06, low $18.62).
Did the LI's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Li Auto's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $45.29B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $46.32B by -2.23%. Apple's EBITDA was $-2.053B, missing the average prediction of $-6.703B by -69.37%. The company's net income was $-2.032B, beating the average estimation of $-1.616B by 25.79%. Apple's SG&A was $5.67B, missing the average forecast of $26.75B by -78.82%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $-2.09, beating the average prediction of $-0.929 by 125.06%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Mar 2023), Li Auto's revenue was $18.79B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $18.9B by -0.59%. The company's EBITDA was $1.36B, beating the average prediction of $338.7M by 302.63%. Li Auto's net income was $929.67M, missing the average estimation of $-125M by -845.26%. The company's SG&A was $1.65B, missing the average forecast of $13.81B by -88.09%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.94, beating the average prediction of $0.361 by 160.67%