Ge Long Hui·2026-02-11 03:03Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Macquarie initiates coverage on WeRide (WRD.US, 0800.HK) with an "Outperform" rating, setting target prices of HKD 46 for its Hong Kong stock and USD 17.5 for its U.S. stock [1] - Macquarie highlights WeRide's significant advantages in building a scalable global autonomous driving service network, supported by a diversified L4 product matrix and strategic partnerships [1] - The report emphasizes that the future winners in the autonomous taxi sector will depend on establishing network effects with first-mover advantages and validating scalable profit models, which aligns with WeRide's strategy of rapid overseas market expansion [1] Group 2 - Macquarie notes that while autonomous taxis are expected to grow the fastest, other L4 vehicle models are also crucial for WeRide in establishing regulatory trust overseas, creating synergies that help overcome regulatory barriers in different regions [3] - On February 6, WeRide announced a partnership with Uber to deploy at least 1,200 Robotaxis in the Middle East by 2027, covering major markets such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh [4] - As of January 12, 2026, WeRide's global Robotaxi fleet reached 1,023 vehicles, with operations in over 10 major cities, achieving commercial operations of fully autonomous Robotaxis in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi, with the Abu Dhabi fleet nearing breakeven on a per-vehicle basis [4]