Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) had its price objective upped by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $14.00 to $15.50 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “underweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential downside of 10.56% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Li Auto in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $19.00 price target on Li Auto and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday. Macquarie Infrastructure set a $15.00 price objective on Li Auto in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. China Renaissance reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $18.50 price objective on shares of Li Auto in a report on Monday, December 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $27.00 target price on shares of Li Auto in a research report on Monday, December 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Li Auto presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $19.22.

Li Auto Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of LI opened at $17.33 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.80, a quick ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Li Auto has a 52 week low of $15.71 and a 52 week high of $32.03. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $17.45 and a 200-day moving average of $19.77.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Li Auto

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LI. Hsbc Holdings PLC raised its position in shares of Li Auto by 648.8% during the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 727,702 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,259,000 after acquiring an additional 630,516 shares during the last quarter. Alpine Global Management LLC bought a new stake in Li Auto in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $175,000. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Li Auto during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $479,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its position in Li Auto by 70.0% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 21,048 shares of the company’s stock valued at $356,000 after purchasing an additional 8,666 shares during the period. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Li Auto by 21.1% during the 4th quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 33,313 shares of the company’s stock worth $564,000 after purchasing an additional 5,793 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.88% of the company’s stock.

Li Auto News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Li Auto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management is accelerating AI-focused over‑the‑air software upgrades, plans a second‑quarter launch of the all‑new Li L9, and announced governance changes — initiatives investors see as potential drivers of product differentiation and future revenue streams. Li Auto (LI) Is Up 5.6% After Weak 2026 Outlook And AI Push – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and commentators argue LI’s shares look cheap relative to fundamentals (positive margin trajectory and continued profitability), framing the stock as undervalued if delivery trends stabilize. Li Auto: Too Cheap To Make Sense
• Neutral Sentiment: The full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript is available for investors who want management commentary on margins, product cadence and guidance assumptions. Li Auto Inc. (LI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s press release summarizes Q4 figures: quarterly revenue RMB28.8B (~US$4.1B) and deliveries of 109,194 vehicles; full-year deliveries 406,343. Useful for modelers but the market is focused on trends and guidance. GlobeNewswire Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Core results disappointed: Q4 EPS missed consensus (reported $0.04 vs $0.05 expected), revenue fell ~35% year‑over‑year and net margin compressed — fundamentals that explain downward pressure on the stock. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 guidance is materially below Street expectations (revenue guidance roughly $2.9B–$3.1B vs. consensus ~ $4.1B), signaling continued delivery and revenue declines in a highly competitive China EV market — a key near‑term headwind. Li Auto (LI) Is Up 5.6% After Weak 2026 Outlook And AI Push – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $15.50 but kept an “underweight” rating, signaling analyst caution and implying downside versus current levels — a reminder that some sell‑side views remain skeptical. Benzinga Note on JPMorgan

Li Auto Company Profile

Li Auto Inc is a Chinese automotive company that develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, with an early focus on range-extended electric SUVs designed for family use. The company is headquartered in China and serves the domestic market through a combination of online channels and a network of retail/showroom locations. Li Auto was founded to address range-anxiety in electric vehicle buyers by integrating a small internal-combustion engine as a range extender alongside a large battery, enabling longer driving range while retaining electric driving characteristics.

The company’s product lineup centers on multi‑occupant SUVs that combine electric propulsion, advanced in‑vehicle connectivity and driver‑assistance features.