Key Takeaways
WeRide Inc. (Nasdaq: WRD) reported first-quarter revenue of US$16.5 million, a 58 percent increase year-over-year, as the company scaled its robotaxi fleet and expanded international operations.
"We delivered first quarter revenue of US$16.5 million, up 58% year over year, driven by 116% growth in product revenue as robotaxi and other L4 vehicle sales scaled," Jennifer Li, WeRide’s Chief Financial Officer, said in a statement.
The autonomous driving company's results showed steady top-line growth and stable margins as it builds out its global presence.
The strong top-line growth shows WeRide's strategy to commercialize its autonomous driving technology is gaining traction. Investors will watch for continued margin stability and progress on narrowing operating losses in the upcoming second-quarter report.
The revenue increase was primarily fueled by a 116 percent jump in product revenue, which includes the sale of robotaxis and other Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Service revenue also grew, climbing to US$13.6 million. As of April 30, the company's global robotaxi fleet reached approximately 1,300 vehicles.
"The first quarter of 2026 marked continued progress in WeRide’s autonomous driving technology and global deployment, with WeRide GENESIS at the center of this momentum," said Tony Han, WeRide’s Founder and CEO. He highlighted the expansion of robotaxi operations in China, where the fleet grew to about 1,000 vehicles, and overseas.
Despite the revenue growth, the company continues to invest heavily in research and development, which stood at US$52.7 million for the quarter. The operating loss for the period was US$62.5 million, a slight improvement from the US$63.3 million loss in the same period last year when adjusted for currency rates.
The results reinforce WeRide's position as a leader in the race to commercialize autonomous driving, with a clear path to scaling its platform. The company's next catalyst will be its second-quarter 2026 earnings report, expected in August.
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