Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-11-28 07:30Core Viewpoint - Li Auto reported a significant decline in financial performance for Q3 2025, transitioning from profit to loss due to sales challenges and market conditions [2][4]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Li Auto achieved revenue of 27.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 36.2% [2]. - Gross profit fell to 4.469 billion yuan, down 51.6% year-on-year, with gross margin dropping from 21.5% to 16.3% [2]. - The company reported an operating loss of 1.2 billion yuan and a net loss of 624 million yuan, compared to a profit of 2.8 billion yuan in the same period last year [2]. Sales and Market Challenges - Li Auto delivered 93,200 vehicles in Q3, a decline of 39.0% year-on-year, facing difficulties in both range-extended and pure electric vehicle markets [2][3]. - The range-extended market has contracted for five consecutive months since June, with October sales down 7.7% year-on-year [2]. - The main L series models (L6-L9) heavily reliant on range-extended technology are experiencing significant sales declines [2][3]. Product and Strategy Adjustments - Li Auto plans to restructure its organization and adjust product and technology directions in response to the current challenges [5]. - The company aims to return to a "startup mode" focusing on deep dialogue, user value, efficiency, and direct problem-solving [7]. - Li Auto is increasing investment in artificial intelligence, with R&D expenses reaching 3 billion yuan in Q3 and an expected total of 12 billion yuan for the year [9]. Future Outlook - For Q4 2025, Li Auto expects deliveries to be between 100,000 and 110,000 vehicles, a year-on-year decline of 30.7% to 37.0% [9]. - Total revenue is projected to be between 26.5 billion and 29.2 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 34.2% to 40.1% [9]. - Analysts have lowered target prices for Li Auto, anticipating continued challenges in sales and gross margins into early 2026 [6][9].