Key Takeaways:
Shares of Leapmotor (09863.HK) fell by nearly 10 percent after the Chinese electric vehicle maker reported its first-quarter net loss tripled from a year ago.
The company recorded a net loss attributable to shareholders of RMB390 million for the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from AASTOCKS Financial News. This compares to a loss of RMB130 million in the same period of the prior year.
The significant increase in losses was attributed to a combination of declining gross profit and a rise in operating expenses, fueling investor concerns about the company's path to profitability.
The stock opened 3.23 percent lower and the sell-off intensified, pushing the price to an intraday low of HKD40.76, a drop of 9.86 percent.
The sharp stock decline highlights growing investor scrutiny over the company's cost structure and ability to compete in the fierce Chinese EV market. The results put the stock at its lowest level since mid-April, and investors will be watching for any new guidance on cost control measures.
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