WeRide Inc.

NasdaqGM:WRD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.8b

WeRide Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

WeRide does not have a record of paying a dividend.

Key information

n/a

Dividend yield

-17.4%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-17.4%
Future Dividend Yield0%
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ration/a

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 26

WRD: Global Robotaxi Expansion Will Drive Future Upside Potential

The analyst price target for WeRide has increased from $11.50 to $11.80, as analysts incorporate Q1 results and updated fleet guidance into modestly revised sales expectations for 2026 through 2028. Analyst Commentary Recent research on WeRide points to a generally constructive stance, but with clear flags around how the company executes on its growth plans and how much investors may be willing to pay for that growth.
Seeking Alpha Jun 05

WeRide: Focus On Geographical Diversification And Regulatory Developments

Summary WeRide Inc. remains a Buy; I remain positive on the profitability upside relating to international expansion and see risks regarding China's suspension of new autonomous vehicle approvals as overblown. WRD’s non-China operations achieved a 50% gross profit margin in 2025, or 20 percentage points above the group average, supporting aggressive overseas growth plans. Regulatory headwinds in China are likely temporary; WRD's existing domestic robotaxi fleets are still up and running, and management expects permit issuance to resume within two months. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 11

WeRide And The Explosive Growth Of The RoboTaxi Industry

Summary The RoboTaxi market is poised for extraordinary growth, with forecasts predicting a $10 trillion market by 2030, making it a potential millionaire-maker industry. WeRide, one of the two pure-play RoboTaxi companies, has significant technological advancements and partnerships but faces high risks and substantial funding needs. Despite WeRide's progress and partnerships, including a deal with Uber in Abu Dhabi, the company has minimal sales and high operating expenses, delaying profitability. I am cautious about investing in WeRide now due to its financial uncertainties and regulatory challenges, but I will continue to monitor the company and the industry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 14

Nvidia's Investment In WeRide Is A Big Nothingburger

Summary WeRide Inc.'s stock surged as much as 144.6% after Nvidia Corporation took a stake, but long-term investors should exercise caution due to WRD's financial instability and potential future dilution. Despite WeRide's impressive technological advancements and market potential, it generates minimal revenue and significant net losses, making it a risky investment at its current valuation. Nvidia's small stake in WeRide doesn't imply a major strategic partnership or acquisition, as evidenced by NVIDIA's history of exciting small tech investments. WeRide's high enterprise value and negative cash flow highlight the risk, leading to a 'sell' rating despite its promising operational progress and market potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 19

WeRide: Big Addressable Market, But Valuation Looks Stretched

Summary Initiating coverage on WeRide with a "Hold" rating due to stretched valuation; recommend waiting for a better entry point in the next 6-12 months. WeRide has a significant technological edge in autonomous driving, with a broad use case and early-mover advantage in a nascent industry. Despite a bullish industry outlook, WeRide's revenue has been volatile, and significant R&D investments imply continued cash burn and potential equity dilution. Valuation is stretched with a market cap of $4.8 billion and revenue of $55.3 million in 2023; expect a correction before considering exposure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if WRD's dividends per share have been stable in the past.

Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if WRD's dividend payments have been increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

WeRide Dividend Yield vs Market
How does WRD dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (WRD)n/a
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.3%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Auto Components)2.0%
Analyst forecast (WRD) (up to 3 years)0%

Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate WRD's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

High Dividend: Unable to evaluate WRD's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate WRD's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as WRD has not reported any payouts.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/08 23:31
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/08 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

WeRide Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Yawen TanBNP Paribas
Chen ChiBNP Paribas
Ming-Hsun LeeBofA Global Research