智能驾驶系列报告：激光雷达行业动态跟踪（五）：速腾聚创2024年激光雷达出货全球第一，全球化布局+具身智能打开成长空间

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, indicating an expected investment return exceeding the market benchmark by more than 15% over the next 6-12 months [6]. Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue of 1.649 billion RMB in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 47.2%, with global lidar sales reaching 544,000 units, a 109.6% increase, securing a 33.5% market share [1][2]. - The ADAS segment showed strong growth, with revenue reaching 1.335 billion RMB, up 71.8%, and accounting for 81% of total revenue, benefiting from the introduction of cost-effective lidar products priced below 200 USD [2]. - The company has established a robust self-research capability, achieving 100% self-research in photon detectors to signal processing chips, and holds 641 patents, leading the industry [3]. Summary by Sections Company Performance - In 2024, the company reported a gross margin of 17.2%, with a net loss reduced by 9% to 390 million RMB, attributed to lower raw material costs and scale effects [1]. - Cash reserves reached 3.4 billion RMB by the end of 2024, indicating a solid financial structure [1]. Market Expansion - The company is expanding into the robotics market, generating 199 million RMB in revenue, a 6.4% increase, with applications in warehousing, delivery, and cleaning [2]. - The company has formed partnerships with over 2,800 clients, including leading firms in the robotics sector [2]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is upgrading its production capacity, aiming to exceed 2 million units by 2025, with an 85% compatibility rate for automated production lines [4]. - The company has accelerated its globalization efforts, establishing partnerships with eight new overseas brands in 2024, particularly with top Japanese automakers [4].