WeRide Inc.

NasdaqGM:WRD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.2b

WeRide Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

WeRide is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 37.3% and 44.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 64.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -4.9% in 3 years.

Key information

37.3%

Earnings growth rate

64.74%

EPS growth rate

Auto Components earnings growth33.6%
Revenue growth rate44.4%
Future return on equity-4.93%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated08 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGM:WRD - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20285,183-687-1,210N/A9
12/31/20272,211-1,419-2,027N/A14
12/31/20261,088-1,557-2,232N/A10
3/31/2026726-1,659N/AN/AN/A
12/31/2025685-1,655-1,570-1,322N/A
9/30/2025511-1,691N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2025410-2,427-1,117-930N/A
3/31/2025362-2,434-959-805N/A
12/31/2024361-2,517-679-594N/A
9/30/2024365-2,304N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2024369-2,108-633-578N/A
3/31/2024382-2,072-533-497N/A
12/31/2023402-1,982-512-475N/A
9/30/2023451-1,923N/AN/AN/A
6/30/2023571-1,396-566-502N/A
3/31/2023549-1,347-660-586N/A
12/31/2022528-1,298-753-670N/A
9/30/2022390-1,208-704-635N/A
6/30/2022253-1,118-655-600N/A
3/31/2022196-1,063-593-553N/A
12/31/2021138-1,007-532-507N/A
12/31/202018-695-217-214N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WRD is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Earnings vs Market: WRD is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

High Growth Earnings: WRD is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: WRD's revenue (44.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WRD's revenue (44.4% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WRD is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/09 11:23
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

WeRide Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 14 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
Ming-Hsun LeeBofA Global Research
Xiaodan ZhangChina International Capital Corporation Limited