Why Li Auto (LI) Shares Are Sliding Today - Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)

Li Auto Inc LI reported second-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 73% year-on-year to RMB8.73 billion ($1.30 billion), beating the consensus of $1.12 billion.
Non-GAAP net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB(0.17) or $(0.02), against the consensus of $(0.06).
Deliveries of Li ONEs jumped 63.2% Y/Y to 28,687 vehicles. Deliveries fell 9.6% Q/Q.
Vehicle margin rose 250 basis points Y/Y to 21.2%.
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The gross profit increased 97.1% Y/Y to RMB1.88 billion ($280.4 million), with the margin expanding 260 basis points to 21.5%.
The operating loss for the quarter expanded to RMB(978.5) million or $(146.1) million versus RMB(535.9) million last year.
The company held cash and equivalents of $8.01 billion as of June 30, 2022.
Cash provided by operating activities fell 19.8% Y/Y to RMB1.1 billion ($168.6 million) with a free cash flow of RMB451.7 million ($67.4 million).
As of June 30, 2022, the company had 247 retail stores covering 113 cities, as well as 308 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 226 cities.
Outlook: Li Auto sees Q3 vehicle deliveries of 27,000 - 29,000.
The company expects Q3 revenue of RMB8.96 billion ($1.34 billion) – RMB9.56 billion ($1.43 billion), against the consensus of $2.02 billion.
Price Action: LI shares are trading lower by 6.46% at $30.39 in premarket on the last check Monday.
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Li Auto Q2 Deliveries Fall ~10% Sequentially, Q3 Revenue Outlook Lags Consensus