WeRide (WRD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Revenue Growth, Margin Expansion and Robotaxi Scale
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Key Takeaways
- WeRide generated Q2 2026 revenue of RMB 232 million, up 82% year over year and 103% quarter over quarter.
- Gross profit rose 143% year over year to RMB 87 million, while gross margin expanded 9.4 percentage points to 37.5%.
- L4 revenue reached RMB 125 million, up 47% year over year. Overseas revenue increased 164% and represented nearly 40% of group revenue.
- L2+/L3 revenue grew approximately 26 times year over year and 219% quarter over quarter as the business moved into mass production. Around 30,000 solution units were delivered during the quarter.
- The L4 fleet reached approximately 3,400 units. The Robotaxi fleet exceeded 1,800 vehicles after adding 500 units, while average daily rides per vehicle increased 24% quarter over quarter to 21.
- Management remains on track to target positive cash flow in a single quarter by 2028 and full-year breakeven in 2029.
Key Financial Data
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Change | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | RMB 232 million | +82% YoY; +103% QoQ | Growth broadened across businesses and regions |
| L4 revenue | RMB 125 million | +47% YoY | Primarily driven by Robotaxi |
| Overseas revenue | Nearly 40% of group revenue | +164% YoY; approximately +170% QoQ | Supported by asset-light international expansion |
| Gross profit | RMB 87 million | +143% YoY | Benefited from business mix and scale |
| Gross margin | 37.5% | +9.4 percentage points YoY | Versus 28.1% in Q2 2025 |
| Operating expenses | RMB 533 million | +9.2% YoY | Increased much more slowly than revenue |
| R&D expenses | RMB 434 million | +36% YoY | Investment focused on AI infrastructure and foundation models |
| G&A expenses | RMB 69 million | Declined YoY | Lower share-based compensation and professional fees |
| Selling expenses | RMB 29 million | Increased YoY | Reflected expanded commercial activity |
| Net loss | RMB 401 million | Narrowed 1% YoY | Operating leverage remained at an early stage |
| EBITDA loss | RMB 335 million | Narrowed 8.1% YoY | Supported by revenue growth and the asset-light model |
| Cash and other liquid financial resources | Approximately RMB 5.4 billion | As of June 30, 2026 | Supports continued expansion |
Business and Operating Performance
L4 and Robotaxi
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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