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Li Auto Q2 2026: deliveries decline, margins compress, launches, and buyback

Aug 26, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Weak delivery trend and ongoing losses weigh on near-term fundamentals; however, strategic actions (buyback, product refresh) could support the stock if Q3 proves better-than-feared or margin mix improves. Historically, Li Auto reactions tend to hinge on delivery trajectory and gross margin progression in the back-half of the year.

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Li Auto posted Q2 2026 revenue of RMB25.7b with 98,330 deliveries, down 11.5% YoY. Margins deteriorated with gross margin 11.0% and operating margin -9.0; net loss was RMB1.7b. The company introduced Li L8/L6, showcased MACH M100 AI tech, announced a US$1b buyback, and issued a cautious Q3 outlook of 95k–100k deliveries and RMB26.6–28.0b revenue, signaling near-term headwinds but potential mix-led margin gains ahead.

Q2 deliveries: 98,330 (-11.5% YoY); revenue RMB25.7b (US$3.8b).
Gross margin 11.0%; vehicle margin 9.4%; net loss RMB1.7b; non-GAAP RMB1.5b.
Launched Li L8 and Li L6; Livis Day; MACH M100 tech highlights.
US$1.0b share repurchase; total ~91.7m Class A shares repurchased.
Q3 outlook: deliveries 95k-100k; revenues RMB26.6b-28.0b.

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