Lucid Group stock rating reiterated as Hold by Needham amid execution challenges

Published 06/08/2025, 12:28
Lucid Group stock rating reiterated as Hold by Needham amid execution challenges

Investing.com - Needham maintained its Hold rating on Lucid Group Inc . (NASDAQ:LCID) on Wednesday, citing near-term execution challenges that offset the electric vehicle maker’s long-term growth potential. According to InvestingPro data, Lucid’s stock is currently trading near Fair Value, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $1 to $7.

The research firm acknowledged some positive developments for Lucid, noting that demand trends for the company’s Gravity model are encouraging. Needham also highlighted that Lucid’s recently announced partnership with Uber (NYSE:UBER) and Nuro demonstrates the strength and scalability of the company’s technology platform. The company’s revenue grew by 40.7% in the last twelve months, and analysts expect continued sales growth this year.

Despite these positive factors, Needham pointed to several ongoing concerns, including moderated production targets and elusive profitability. The firm specifically mentioned elevated cash burn amid persistent margin pressures as an issue for the luxury EV manufacturer. InvestingPro analysis confirms these challenges, revealing a concerning gross profit margin of -105.7% and significant cash burn rate, with two additional key ProTips available for subscribers.

Needham observed that continued support from Lucid’s sponsors provides the company with financial runway. However, the research firm emphasized that achieving sustainable earnings will require significant progress in several key areas.

The path to profitability for Lucid will depend on scaling production, improving manufacturing efficiency, and exercising disciplined capital allocation, according to Needham’s assessment of the company’s current position.

In other recent news, Lucid Group announced its Q2 2025 earnings, which fell short of analyst expectations. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -0.24, compared to the forecasted -0.22. Additionally, Lucid Group’s revenue reached $259.4 million, missing the anticipated $283.19 million by 8.4%. These results highlight a challenging quarter for the company, as it did not meet market projections. Despite the earnings and revenue shortfall, the company’s stock experienced a modest increase in the aftermarket session. Investors may be closely monitoring Lucid Group’s future performance in light of these recent developments. The earnings report provides critical insights into the company’s financial health and market position.

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