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Hesai Q2 2026 earnings show SGI momentum and robust lidar demand

Aug 18, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strong quarterly growth, improved SGI visibility, and a major design win support a re-rating. Near-term catalysts include Q3 Kosmo revenues and potential SGI milestones; risk is execution timing and broader macro China exposure.

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Hesai reported solid Q2 2026 results with RMB860.8m in net revenues and a GAAP profit for a fifth straight quarter. The company raised SGI revenue guidance to RMB200-300m and noted Kosmo revenues starting in Q3 2026, signaling a shift toward Robotics and Physical AI infrastructure. Major design wins, including Volkswagen, underscore near-term growth leverage for Hesai's lidar and SGI platforms.

  • Q2 2026 net revenues RMB860.8m (US$126.9m). Lidar shipments 628,275.
  • Net income RMB70.6m; fifth straight GAAP profitable quarter.
  • SGI 2026 revenue guidance RMB200-300m; Kosmo revenues begin Q3 2026.
  • ADAS lidar shipments up 60%; robotics lidar up 193% YoY in Q2.
  • Volkswagen design win; Li Auto expands multi-lidar adoption.

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