XPENG (NYSE:XPEV – Get Free Report) had its price target lowered by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $27.00 to $24.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 115.42% from the company’s current price.
Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating on shares of XPENG in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Wall Street Zen cut XPENG from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Sunday, May 24th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $25.20 price target on shares of XPENG in a report on Friday, May 29th. Barclays reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $14.00 price objective on shares of XPENG in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of XPENG from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, XPENG currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $25.31.
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XPENG Trading Down 8.6%
XPENG (NYSE:XPEV – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported ($0.27) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.11) by ($0.16). XPENG had a negative net margin of 3.09% and a negative return on equity of 7.72%. The firm had revenue of $1.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.87 billion. Analysts predict that XPENG will post -0.39 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On XPENG
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Abacus Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in XPENG during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,060,000. DNB Asset Management AS bought a new position in shares of XPENG during the fourth quarter valued at about $2,325,000. Ethic Inc. boosted its holdings in XPENG by 6.1% during the fourth quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 78,380 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,590,000 after purchasing an additional 4,493 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. increased its stake in XPENG by 7.7% in the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 16,535 shares of the company’s stock valued at $335,000 after buying an additional 1,186 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of XPENG by 161.4% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 2,562 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 1,582 shares in the last quarter. 21.09% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about XPENG
Here are the key news stories impacting XPENG this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Robotics funding provides a major potential value catalyst. XPeng’s robotics subsidiary raised more than $900 million at a post-money valuation exceeding $6.3 billion—the largest reported single-round financing in China’s embodied-AI industry. IDG Capital and Gaorong Ventures led the round, with Tencent and Alibaba participating as strategic investors. The financing gives the unit an external valuation and could support a planned standalone listing or spin-off. XPeng robotics unit raises more than $900 million at $6.3 billion valuation
- Positive Sentiment: Operational trends showed some improvement. Second-quarter revenue rose 8% year over year to RMB19.74 billion, while deliveries reached 103,295 vehicles. Gross margin improved to 20.7%, and XPeng ended June with approximately $5.97 billion in cash. International expansion and the humanoid-robot initiative are intended to diversify growth beyond vehicle sales. XPeng Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors are weighing an EV-to-physical-AI transformation. XPeng aims to accelerate mass production of its IRON humanoid robot and may retain a substantial stake if the robotics unit becomes independent. This could unlock value, but commercialization, ownership structure and timing remain uncertain. XPeng robotics business raises over US$900 million
- Negative Sentiment: Quarterly results missed expectations. XPeng reported a second-quarter loss of $0.19 per share versus the consensus loss estimate of $0.06, while revenue of $2.91 billion fell short of the $3.02 billion forecast. Continued spending on new models and AI technology is keeping the company unprofitable. XPeng Stock Drops on Disappointing Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance intensified investor concerns. XPeng’s revenue and delivery outlook came in below Wall Street expectations as China’s EV price war worsens. The forecast suggests near-term demand and profitability remain under pressure, overshadowing the robotics valuation. Xpeng forecast disappoints as China EV competition heats up
XPENG Company Profile
XPENG Inc (NYSE: XPEV) is a China-based developer and manufacturer of smart electric vehicles. The company designs, engineers and sells battery-electric sedans and sport-utility vehicles along with related software and services. Founded in 2014, XPENG positions itself as a technology-driven automaker with a focus on vehicle connectivity, software-defined features and advanced driver assistance systems.
Product offerings center on passenger EVs spanning compact crossovers and midsize sedans, supported by in-house software platforms and over-the-air update capabilities.
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