Hesai Group

NasdaqGS:HSAI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.5b

Hesai Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 5/6

Hesai Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 27.1% and 25.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 26.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 12.1% in 3 years.

Key information

27.1%

Earnings growth rate

26.21%

EPS growth rate

Auto Components earnings growth32.8%
Revenue growth rate25.5%
Future return on equity12.07%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated05 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article Nov 14

Earnings Beat: Hesai Group Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

There's been a notable change in appetite for Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares in the week since its quarterly...
Analysis Article Nov 28

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 63% over the past week following Hesai Group 's ( NASDAQ:HSAI...

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 01

HSAI: Future Profitability Hinges On Execution Of Spatial Intelligence Shift

Analysts have adjusted Hesai Group's fair value estimate to $25.22 from $24.03, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E, informed by a mix of newly bullish initiations and a recent price target cut on the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Hesai Group has been mixed.
Narrative Update Apr 17

HSAI: New Supply Agreements And Partnerships Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hesai Group to $30.36. This represents a small change that reflects slightly more conservative assumptions on growth and margins, partly balanced by fresh bullish initiations from several firms.
Narrative Update Apr 02

HSAI: Execution On New Supply Agreements Will Support Future Repricing

Narrative Update on Hesai Group Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hesai Group to about $30 from roughly $32, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth and margin assumptions. However, recent bullish initiations and an upwardly revised future P/E expectation keep the long term story in focus.
New Narrative Mar 30

The First Real Lidar Winner

Something quietly shifted in the lidar space and most investors haven’t fully processed it yet. For years, lidar companies were grouped into the same bucket, high promise, heavy losses, uncertain adoption.
Seeking Alpha Mar 26

Hesai Group: Good Earnings Growth Outlook Ahead

Summary Hesai Group continues to grow shipments rapidly as the LiDAR market grows in size. A strong market position in China, and international growth potential through a partnership with Nvidia, create a good forward growth outlook for HSAI. HSAI's underlying profitability continues to improve through rapid operating leverage. I estimate HSAI stock to have 29% base scenario upside to $25.9, but such upside comes with uncertainty. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 19

HSAI: Lidar Capacity Expansion And Key Partnerships Will Support Future Execution

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hesai Group to $40.43 from $40.30, citing updated assumptions that combine higher projected revenue growth with slightly lower profit margin expectations and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a constructive tone around Hesai Group, with bullish analysts highlighting what they view as an attractive balance between growth potential, execution, and current valuation assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 04

HSAI: Bullish Product Roadmap Execution Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Hesai Group, reflecting a slightly higher fair value estimate, a tweaked discount rate and updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples following recent bullish Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to a constructive view on Hesai Group's longer term revenue opportunity, which they see as supportive of a higher fair value range when paired with updated growth assumptions.
Narrative Update Feb 18

HSAI: Recent Bullish Coverage Will Support Confidence In Upcoming Execution Milestones

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Hesai Group to about $40.30 from roughly $35.88, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples following recent bullish initiations and Outperform ratings from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has leaned clearly positive, with bullish analysts pointing to a mix of growth potential, margin improvement and valuation support as key reasons for their constructive stance on Hesai Group.
Narrative Update Feb 04

HSAI: Outperform Initiation And Lidar Capacity Expansion Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for Hesai Group from US$30.91 to US$31.81 per share, citing recently initiated positive coverage along with supporting assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as key drivers behind the updated price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the recently initiated positive coverage and updated fair value estimate as support for Hesai Group's execution assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, even though specific financial outcomes are not disclosed.
Analysis Article Jan 23

Market Participants Recognise Hesai Group's (NASDAQ:HSAI) Revenues Pushing Shares 28% Higher

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...
Narrative Update Jan 21

HSAI: Outperform Initiation Will Support Balanced View On Lidar Demand Potential

Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Hesai Group by about US$0.85 per share, linking this adjustment to updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, as well as fresh Street research that includes a new Outperform initiation and a US$23.50 price target from the sell side. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the recent Outperform initiation and the US$23.50 price target as support for a more constructive view on Hesai Group's valuation, especially after the modest lift in fair value assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 07

HSAI: Outperform Initiation Signals Confidence In Future Lidar Demand Trajectory

Analysts have lifted their price target on Hesai Group by about $0.23, citing refreshed assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E after recent Street research, including a new Outperform initiation with a $23.50 target. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlighting the new Outperform initiation and US$23.50 target are framing their views around how current assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E stack up against execution risks.
Narrative Update Dec 18

HSAI: Accelerating Global Lidar Adoption Will Drive Multiyear Overseas Volume Expansion

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Hesai Group to approximately $30 per share from about $29.80, citing expectations for accelerating LiDAR adoption in China in the near term and globally by 2026 to 2027 as key drivers of long term volume and earnings growth. Analyst Commentary Street research has highlighted both significant upside potential and emerging execution risks for Hesai Group as LiDAR adoption accelerates in China and, over time, across global markets.
Narrative Update Dec 04

HSAI: Global Lidar Adoption Will Drive Multiyear Overseas Volume Expansion

Analysts slightly raised their price target on Hesai Group to $36.00 from $26.30, reflecting growing confidence in accelerating LiDAR adoption and in the company's expanding overseas volume potential. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights growing institutional interest in Hesai Group as a leveraged play on global LiDAR penetration, particularly in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications.
Analysis Article Nov 20

What You Can Learn From Hesai Group's (NASDAQ:HSAI) P/S After Its 29% Share Price Crash

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 29...
Narrative Update Nov 17

HSAI: Global Supply Chain Integration Will Drive Market Share Expansion

The analyst consensus price target for Hesai Group has been revised down from $30.43 to $29.90, as analysts balanced slightly lower revenue growth outlooks with continued optimism for expanding market adoption and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts maintain a positive outlook on Hesai Group's prospects, highlighting strong growth drivers and potential market gains that could support higher valuations.
Analysis Article Nov 14

Earnings Beat: Hesai Group Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

There's been a notable change in appetite for Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares in the week since its quarterly...
Narrative Update Nov 02

HSAI: Global Demand For ADAS Technology Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Hesai Group’s analyst price target has been raised modestly, reflecting a slight uptick from $30.36 to $30.43 as analysts cite strengthening LiDAR adoption trends and increased confidence in future growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent research from major financial institutions highlights both optimism and caution regarding Hesai Group’s future performance, with particular focus on LiDAR adoption, global market expansion, and forward-looking earnings projections.
Narrative Update Oct 18

LiDAR And ADAS Expansion Will Broaden Global Reach

Analysts have raised their price target for Hesai Group from $29.62 to $30.36 per share, citing expectations for accelerating LiDAR adoption and improving profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity around Hesai Group highlights a generally optimistic outlook, with several firms raising their price targets and rating the stock a Buy.
Narrative Update Oct 04

LiDAR And ADAS Expansion Will Broaden Global Reach

Hesai Group’s analyst price target has increased from $29.09 to $29.62. Analysts cite robust earnings forecasts and leadership in LiDAR adoption as key drivers for the revision.
Narrative Update Sep 18

LiDAR And ADAS Expansion Will Broaden Global Reach

Hesai Group’s consensus price target was modestly raised to $29.09 as analysts highlight robust order wins—including a key deal with Mercedes-Benz—increased ADAS LiDAR adoption, and new market opportunities, all underpinning stronger earnings outlooks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite strong order wins from both domestic and international OEMs, including a notable breakthrough with Mercedes-Benz, as key catalysts for future growth.
Analysis Article Aug 29

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Stocks Shoot Up 31% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable

Despite an already strong run, Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 31% in the last...
Narrative Update Aug 19

LiDAR And ADAS Expansion Will Broaden Global Reach

Hesai Group’s analyst price target was raised to $27.45, reflecting increased confidence driven by stronger earnings forecasts, accelerating LiDAR adoption, and anticipated margin improvements from overseas expansion and new revenue streams. Analyst Commentary Raised 2025 earnings forecast by 10% and 2026-27 earnings by 2% following strong Q2 results Growing LiDAR adoption in China resulting in ongoing market share gains Anticipation of margin enhancement from increasing overseas projects Expected revenue growth from robotaxi and smart home appliance segments beginning in 2026 Bullish analysts cite positive post-earnings momentum and expanded addressable market as justification for higher price targets What's in the News Hesai will unveil ETX, a new automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar for L3 autonomous driving, at IAA Mobility 2025, featuring proprietary photon vector technology and compact behind-the-windshield integration.
Analysis Article Jun 27

Are Investors Undervaluing Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) By 38%?

Key Insights Hesai Group's estimated fair value is US$37.44 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Hesai Group's...
Analysis Article May 27

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Looks Just Right With A 40% Price Jump

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 40% after a shaky period beforehand...
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New Narrative Apr 24

LiDAR And ADAS Expansion Will Broaden Global Reach

Expanding global presence and design wins, including with a top European OEM, could significantly diversify and boost revenue streams.
Analysis Article Apr 11

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Stocks Pounded By 48% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 48% after a relatively good period beforehand. The...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI)?

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Seeking Alpha Mar 17

Hesai's Prominence Has Reached Full Value

Summary Hesai's technological advancements and low pricing have positioned it as a dominant player in the LiDAR market, particularly in the ADAS sector. Despite legal and geopolitical concerns, Hesai's recent global deal with Mercedes and projected profitability for 2025 highlight its growth potential. I rate Hesai as a hold at $19.80, noting potential buying opportunities if the stock declines further and considering the ADR investment structure. Ouster remains undervalued compared to Hesai, with a target price of $23, suggesting significant upside potential if revenue growth and profitability are achieved. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 22

Market Participants Recognise Hesai Group's (NASDAQ:HSAI) Revenues Pushing Shares 32% Higher

Despite an already strong run, Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in the last...
Analysis Article Jan 07

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) With Shares Advancing 42%

Despite an already strong run, Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 42% in the last...
Analysis Article Dec 23

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Key Insights The projected fair value for Hesai Group is US$16.22 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article Nov 28

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Third-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year

Shareholders will be ecstatic, with their stake up 63% over the past week following Hesai Group 's ( NASDAQ:HSAI...
Seeking Alpha Oct 07

Hesai's Market Share: A Golden Investment Opportunity

Summary Hesai, the market leader in LiDAR, dominates with a 37% market share and exclusive contracts with 19 OEMs, including top Chinese EV makers. The LiDAR market is expected to grow at a 39% CAGR, reaching $21 billion by 2029. Hesai's competitive advantages include scale, cost efficiency, and advanced technology, give a potential 400% upside to share value. Despite competition from camera and radar systems, Hesai's low-cost, high-performance LiDAR is likely to remain essential for level 3 autonomous systems. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Sep 28

Revenues Tell The Story For Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) As Its Stock Soars 25%

Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand...
Analysis Article Aug 22

US$7.15: That's What Analysts Think Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Is Worth After Its Latest Results

Shareholders of Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 13% to US$4.33...
Seeking Alpha Aug 20

Hesai: Results Are Mixed, With A Negative Top-Line Surprise And Bottom-Line Beat

Summary Hesai Group reported narrower operating losses and a better-than-expected bottom-line performance in Q2 2024; the consensus forecasts point to Hesai turning profitable in the third quarter. On the flip side, Hesai's second quarter revenue missed expectations, and a delay in some of its customers' new vehicle launches is likely to hurt its Q3 top line. My Hold rating for Hesai Group is left unchanged, considering its mixed results and prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jun 21

Revenues Tell The Story For Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI)

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Auto Components industry in the United States have price-to-sales...
Analysis Article May 22

Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates

It's been a sad week for Hesai Group ( NASDAQ:HSAI ), who've watched their investment drop 15% to US$4.53 in the week...
Seeking Alpha Apr 10

Hesai Group: Watch Revenue Guidance And Geopolitical Factors

Summary Hesai Group's top-line guidance suggests that the weakness associated with the robotaxi segment will be offset by the ADAS segment's strength this year. The company's U.S. market business outlook is complicated by geopolitical factors, as U.S. automotive OEMs might become increasingly cautious about sourcing supplies from Chinese businesses considering U.S.-China tensions. A Hold rating for Hesai Group is maintained following an evaluation of the company's financial prospects and geopolitical issues. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 04

An Intrinsic Calculation For Hesai Group (NASDAQ:HSAI) Suggests It's 28% Undervalued

Key Insights The projected fair value for Hesai Group is US$7.19 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Hesai...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:HSAI - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20288,0511,3549331,15918
12/31/20276,12993955181123
12/31/20264,40556833056921
12/31/20253,028436-188117N/A
9/30/20252,747430N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20252,491103-94171N/A
3/31/20252,243-13N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20242,077-102-20864N/A
9/30/20241,919-390N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20241,825-462N/AN/AN/A
3/31/20241,806-464N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20231,877-476-35757N/A
9/30/20231,725-471N/AN/AN/A
6/30/20231,613-613N/AN/AN/A
3/31/20231,384-804N/AN/AN/A
12/31/20221,203-747-936-696N/A
9/30/20221,055-686-937-620N/A
6/30/2022945-484-777-439N/A
3/31/2022852-1,368N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2021721-2,456-510-228N/A
9/30/2021622-2,387-332-121N/A
6/30/2021569-2,318-481-342N/A
3/31/2021492-1,213-455-347N/A
12/31/2020416-107-429-352N/A
12/31/2019348-175746N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HSAI's forecast earnings growth (27.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: HSAI's earnings (27.1% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: HSAI's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: HSAI's revenue (25.5% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HSAI's revenue (25.5% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HSAI's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (12.1%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 10:49
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Hesai Group is covered by 32 analysts. 23 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Dien WangBernstein
Yawen TanBNP Paribas
Yu Jie LoBofA Global Research