Li Auto (LI.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 45% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Li Auto (LI.US) – stock price at 12.63 $, August 2026
Li Auto stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Li Auto Price Target 2026: Analysts See 44% Upside

The average price target for Li Auto is $18.16. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 43,78% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Li Auto overvalued or undervalued?

Li Auto is currently undervalued with a gap of 43.8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $12.63, which places Li Auto in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $16.34, and overvalued when the price exceeds $19.98.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Li Auto, the fair value range lies between $16.34 and $19.98.


See the full price target analysis for Li Auto →

Analyst Ratings for Li Auto stock in 2026: Buy

28 analysts cover Li Auto. Analysts are mostly neutral — 53.6% recommend Hold. The average price target is $18.16, which gives an upside of 43.8% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.57/5)
Strong Buy
8 (28.6%)
Buy
3 (10.7%)
Hold
15 (53.6%)
Sell
1 (3.6%)
Strong Sell
1 (3.6%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.57 out of 5 based on 28 analysts

About Li Auto – Auto Manufacturers

Li Auto laver og sælger elbiler i Kina. Virksomheden fokuserer på de her nye energikøretøjer. De tjener især penge på at udvikle og producere deres egne modeller. Et af deres mest kendte produkter er Li ONE, en stor, smart el-SUV med seks sæder. Den bil kommer med en masse teknologi, for eksempel automatisk nødbremse og avanceret navigation. Li Auto startede i 2015 og har hovedkvarter i Beijing. De driver også salg og service efter købet. Li Auto har skiftet navn fra Leading Ideal Inc. og har siden 2020 heddet Li Auto Inc. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Li Auto

$ 13,4B Market cap
$ 109B Revenue
Auto Manufacturers Industry
- P/E
0.12 P/S
1.30 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Li Auto?

Speculative stock

Li Auto is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Li Auto

💰 Value Score 54/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 20/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 12/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 28/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Li Auto that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
⚠️ Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -1.7% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -2.5% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 100% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 0.1 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 1.3. The PEG ratio is 0.82 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew -99.8% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 3.91 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 128.4% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 5.06% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Li Auto 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Li Auto have made 1 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 1,442,000 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Xie Yan. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net 1,442,000 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 1 transactions: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net 1,442,000 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Xie Yan sold 200,000 shares at 7 $ each on 2026-06-15.

Who is selling: Xie Yan.

Latest Insider Trades in Li Auto (2026)

The table shows the last 1 reported insider transactions in Li Auto. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-15 Xie Yan Sell 200,000 7 1,442,000

Who is buying and selling Li Auto shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Xie Yan. In total, 1,442,000 $ was sold across 1 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Li Auto Short Selling 2026: 5.1% Sold Short

High short interest: 5.1% of the free float
Short % of free float
5.1%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 5.1% means that 5.1% of the freely traded shares in Li Auto have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/27/2026. With a short interest of 5.1%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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5.1%

When Does Li Auto Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/27/2026

The next earnings report from Li Auto is scheduled for August 27, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Li Auto 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Li Auto (LI.US) – RSI 48, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Li Auto technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Li Auto Inc

Li Auto Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $12.81 is 1.1% above the 20-day average ($12.67). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 3.1% below the 50-day average ($13.21). Long term, the stock is 24.1% below the 200-day average ($16.88), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (13.21) is below the 200-day average (16.88), which is a classic bearish signal for Li Auto Inc.

Is Li Auto Inc overbought or oversold?

Li Auto Inc has an RSI of 48.2, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Li Auto Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.005), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.120) by 0.125, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.784), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-1.613) by 0.171, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Wait until the weekly MACD also crosses the zero line before acting.

Risk Profile for Li Auto Inc

Li Auto Inc has an annual standard deviation of 38.9%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Li Auto Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.005). Weekly bearish (-1.784).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 48.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Li Auto stock in 2026

Should you buy Li Auto stock now?
No, the technical signal for Li Auto is currently SELL. Li Auto trades at $12.63 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.005 with rising momentum (signal: -0.120); RSI is at 48.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $18.16 points to 43.8% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Li Auto stock?
The average analyst price target for Li Auto is $18.16. The current price is $12.63, which gives an upside of 43.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $16.34 and $19.98.
Is Li Auto a dividend stock?
No, Li Auto does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Li Auto stock?
Li Auto is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 38.9%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Li Auto overvalued?
No, Li Auto is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (43.8% upside). Li Auto has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 0.1, a P/B ratio of 1.3. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 43.8%.
Is Li Auto overbought?
No, Li Auto is not overbought. RSI is at 48.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Li Auto earnings report?
Li Auto reports its next earnings on August 27, 2026. The stock currently trades at $12.63.
Is Li Auto shorted?
Yes, Li Auto is shorted with 5.1% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Li Auto stock?
No, insiders are not buying Li Auto shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 1,442,000 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 1 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 1 sales, with a net 1,442,000 $ sold. Active sellers include Xie Yan. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Li Auto a good stock?
Based on our total score, Li Auto is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 29 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 54/100, Quality: 20/100, Momentum: 12/100. In addition: analysts see 43.8% upside to the price target; technical signal: Sell. Whether Li Auto is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Li Auto stock?
The outlook for Li Auto based on current data: the average analyst price target is $18.16 (+43.8%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/27/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Li Auto stock moving?
Li Auto is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 5.1% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Li Auto go?
The average analyst price target for Li Auto is $18.16, which corresponds to a potential gain of 43.8% from the current price of $12.63. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Li Auto fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Li Auto. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Li Auto do?
Li Auto laver og sælger elbiler i Kina. Virksomheden fokuserer på de her nye energikøretøjer. De tjener især penge på at udvikle og producere deres egne modeller. Et af deres mest kendte produkter er Li ONE, en stor, smart el-SUV med seks sæder. Den bil kommer med en masse te... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Auto Manufacturers industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Li Auto as an investment.
Did Li Auto raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Li Auto. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Li Auto making money or losing money?
No, Li Auto is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -1.7%, a small loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Li Auto go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Li Auto is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.91 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 128% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Li Auto have a lot of debt?
Li Auto has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 128%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Li Auto service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 0.3x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).