Li Auto (LI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$23.56 +0.21 (+0.90%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Li Auto - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
4

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Li Auto in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for LI.

Consensus Price Target

$33.94
44.07% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Li Auto, the average price target is $33.94. The highest price target for LI is $53.00, while the lowest price target for LI is $19.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.07% from the current price of $23.56.

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LI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$33.94	$33.94	$36.36	$88.26
Forecasted Upside	44.07% Upside	50.42% Upside	68.79% Upside	165.84% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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LI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

LI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Li Auto Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Li Auto	Auto/Tires/Trucks Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	44.07% Upside	574.72% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/4/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$22.00 ➝ $31.00	+23.70%
10/4/2024	Macquarie 1 of 5 stars	E. Hsiao Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$25.00 ➝ $33.00	+14.50%
9/30/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	J. Chung Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$25.50 ➝ $29.60	+14.33%
8/29/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$21.00 ➝ $19.00	+0.26%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$30.00 ➝ $31.00	+74.16%
5/21/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$65.00 ➝ $53.00	+155.42%
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2/6/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$45.00 ➝ $41.00	+46.43%
1/3/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/28/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$38.00 ➝ $43.00	+23.88%

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Should I Buy Li Auto Stock? LI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Li Auto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Li Auto
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Li Auto Inc.:

Li Auto Inc. has received a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
The current stock price is $23.31, reflecting a recent increase of 6.8%, which may suggest upward momentum and investor confidence.
The company reported a revenue of $4.36 billion for the latest quarter, showcasing strong financial performance and growth potential in the electric vehicle market.
Li Auto Inc. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, indicating a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk compared to companies with higher debt levels.
With a return on equity of 13.03%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking returns on their investments.

Li Auto
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Li Auto Inc. for these reasons:

Despite recent gains, the stock has a one-year high of $46.44, indicating significant volatility and the potential for further declines from current levels.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.27, while reasonable, may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Li Auto Inc. has a price-to-earnings-growth (P/E/G) ratio of 2.15, which indicates that the stock may be priced high relative to its growth rate, potentially limiting future upside.
Recent institutional selling, such as Xiamen Xinweidachuang Investment Partnership reducing its stake by 17.9%, may signal a lack of confidence among large investors.
The company operates in a highly competitive electric vehicle market, which poses risks from both established automakers and new entrants, potentially impacting future market share and profitability.

LI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Li Auto is $33.94, with a high forecast of $53.00 and a low forecast of $19.00.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Li Auto in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LI shares.
: According to analysts, Li Auto's stock has a predicted upside of 44.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Li Auto has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, and Macquarie in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Li Auto more than other "auto/tires/trucks" companies. The consensus rating for Li Auto is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "auto/tires/trucks" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LI compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:LI) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Li Auto (LI) Stock Forecast & Price Target