AI PRICE FORECAST
LI Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Li Auto · Consumer Cyclical · Auto Manufacturers
LI live signal snapshot
Shares of LI were last at $12.14, down 2.80% on the day, trading 40.8% below its 52-week high of $20.49 and 13.9% above its 52-week low of $10.66. The model's verdict for LI right now: BUY (85% confidence). The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $12.74, a 4.9% move from the last price.
LI's 14-day RSI is 63.3 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.14 shows buying pressure building. The 50-day moving average ($11.60) sits 20.8% below the 200-day ($14.65) — a "death cross" structure that typically confirms longer-term downward pressure.
23 Wall Street analysts covering LI put the average price target at $14.97 (range $9.01–$20.71), implying 23.3% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 9 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 14 Hold).
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About Li Auto
Li Auto Inc. (LI) is an auto manufacturers company in the consumer cyclical sector, headquartered in Beijing, China. Li Auto Inc. operates in the energy vehicle market in the People's Republic of China. It has a market value of about $11.9 billion and roughly 27,048 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.4, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
LI performance vs. the market
LI is down 28.3% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer cyclical sector fund XLY (+1.3%). Over the past 12 months the stock has lost 39.8%, 51.3 points worse than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — +3.3% over the past month versus −1.1% across three.
| Period | LI | Sector (XLY) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.3% | +7.7% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −1.1% | +2.1% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | −28.3% | +1.3% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | −39.8% | +1.3% | +11.5% |
Li Auto financials at a glance
Li Auto's most recent quarter (ended Jun 30, 2026) brought in $25.7 billion of revenue and a net loss of $1.7 billion (a -6.6% net margin). Revenue was down 15.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at trailing earnings of $-0.65 per share. Trailing free cash flow was −$9.7 billion, and total debt equals 22% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $25.7B | −$1.7B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $23.0B | −$2.3B |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $28.8B | $7M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $27.4B | −$625M |
LI vs. its peers
LI's −28.3% this year ranks ahead of 2 of the 5 big consumer cyclical names below. The strongest of the group this year is General Motors (GM, +9.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Auto (LI) | $12.14 | −28.3% | — | BUY |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $390.84 | −13.1% | 429.5 | BUY |
| General Motors (GM) | $88.90 | +9.3% | 19.5 | BUY |
| Ford Motor (F) | $12.25 | −6.6% | — | HOLD |
| Rivian Automotive (RIVN) | $13.54 | −31.3% | — | BUY |
| XPeng (XPEV) | $9.83 | −51.5% | — | BUY |
LI stock: common questions
What is the LI stock price target?
23 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $14.97, in a range of $9.01–$20.71, versus a recent price of $12.14. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $12.74 over the next month.
Is LI a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates LI a BUY at 85% confidence. Among analysts, 9 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 14 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has LI stock performed this year?
LI is down 28.3% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer cyclical sector fund XLY (+1.3%). Over the past 12 months the stock has lost 39.8%, 51.3 points worse than the S&P 500. The direction has flipped lately — +3.3% over the past month versus −1.1% across three.
What is LI's 52-week high and low?
LI has traded between $10.66 and $20.49 over the past 52 weeks; at $12.14 it is 40.8% below its 52-week high of $20.49 and 13.9% above its 52-week low of $10.66.
What sector is LI in, and who are its peers?
LI is in the consumer cyclical sector (auto manufacturers). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Tesla (TSLA), General Motors (GM), Ford Motor (F), Rivian Automotive (RIVN).
How accurate is the LI forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines LI's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.