Polestar(US:PSNY)2025-11-12 14:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales volume increased by 36% to over 44,000 cars in the first nine months of 2025 [9] - Revenue grew by 49% to approximately $2.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025 [10] - Adjusted EBITDA loss improved by 8% to $561 million [12] - Net loss for the third quarter was $365 million, with a gross margin of negative 6% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail sales in the third quarter grew by 13% year-on-year, with revenue increasing by 36% to $748 million [13] - Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 accounted for 65% of retail sales [9] - Carbon credit sales amounted to $104 million under the new EU pooling agreement, a significant increase from below $1 million in the same period in 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Europe remains the main market, representing over 75% of global deliveries, with notable growth in Belgium (40%), Netherlands (37%), Germany (46%), Norway (63%), Sweden (41%), and the U.K. (100%) [5] - South Korea showed exceptional growth of 430% [6] - The U.S. market represented only 8% of retail sales for the first nine months of 2025, down from 16% in 2024 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on transforming commercial operations, increasing retail footprint, and improving operational efficiency [4] - A shift in platform strategy was announced, utilizing group technology platforms for future models [6] - The company plans to continue optimizing operations and expects to end the year with approximately 2,000 employees, down from 2,500 [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged significant external headwinds, including tariff and pricing pressure impacting profitability [9] - The company aims to drive growth through an active selling model and leverage its attractive model lineup [15] - Future guidance is expected to be provided in early 2026 [8] Other Important Information - The company raised $200 million in new equity from PSD Investment Limited [15] - A reverse stock split is planned to change the ratio of American depositary shares to ordinary shares [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help us bridge the walk for gross margin? - Management noted ongoing pricing pressure and higher production costs due to duties, alongside an adverse mix effect from sales [18][19] Question: Can you comment on OPEX spending trends? - Management indicated a significant decrease in fixed costs, driven by optimized marketing expenses and headcount reduction [21][22] Question: How is the company adapting its business plan in light of the new EU-US trade agreement? - Management discussed local production setups and the introduction of Polestar 4 to the U.S. market, which has lower duties [26] Question: What is the new effective rate of interest on Polestar's debt portfolio? - Management confirmed that most of the interest is floating, with no significant change to the previous rate [28] Question: Can you provide an update on capital needs and liquidity? - Management reported a monthly cash burn of around $136 million, with expectations for increased cash burn due to legacy CapEx [33] Question: What opportunities is Polestar pursuing in autonomy? - Management highlighted partnerships with Mobileye and the importance of balancing performance with higher levels of autonomy [36][38]