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Mar 31

Li Auto Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Li Auto reported stable revenue and net income growth in USD despite a sequential slowdown from Q4.

Key Takeaways

In Q1 2025, Li Auto achieved $3.57 billion in revenue and $89 million in net income. Margins remained healthy, and vehicle deliveries increased year-over-year despite a seasonal dip in operations and free cash flow.

Revenue reached $3.57 billion, with steady YoY growth.

Net income rose to $89.1 million, up 9.4% YoY.

Vehicle deliveries totaled 92,864 units, up 15.5% YoY.

Free cash flow was -$348.7 million, significantly better than the previous year.

Total Revenue
$3.57B
Previous year: $3.57B
+0.2%
EPS
$0.13
Previous year: $0.17
-23.5%
Vehicle Margin
19.8%
Previous year: 19.3%
+2.6%
Gross Margin
20.5%
Previous year: 20.6%
-0.5%
Operating Margin
1%
Previous year: -2.3%
-143.5%
Gross Profit
$733M
Previous year: $735M
-0.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.34B
Previous year: $13.7B
-46.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$349M
Total Assets
$22.3B
Previous year: $20.7B
+7.7%

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Li Auto Revenue by Segment

Li Auto Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For Q2 2025, Li Auto forecasts deliveries between 123,000–128,000 units and revenue between $4.5–$4.7 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand expected from refreshed L series and MEGA Home.
  • Delivery guidance implies continued YoY growth.
  • Revenue projection suggests further scale-up despite seasonal headwinds.
  • Expanded charging network across China.
  • Ongoing investment in intelligent driving and Li Halo OS ecosystem.

Challenges Ahead

  • Free cash flow remains negative despite improvement.
  • Sequential revenue dropped over 40% from Q4.
  • Non-GAAP net income decreased YoY.
  • Cash used in operations totaled $234M.
  • High R&D expenses may pressure margins in upcoming quarters.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income