Li Auto (NasdaqGS:LI), fresh from reporting strong delivery figures with 29,927 vehicles sold in January 2025 and year-to-date deliveries reaching over 1.16 million, saw its share price soar by 41% in the last quarter. This impressive performance aligned with its consistent upward trend in vehicle deliveries, indicating robust demand. Meanwhile, the broader tech sector faced challenges, with major U.S. stock indexes showing mixed results and a substantial pullback in chip stocks following Nvidia's earnings report. Despite these broader market mixed signals, which included a 3.6% drop over the past week, Li Auto stood out due to its significant delivery growth. The company’s share price move contrasts with the segment’s volatility, demonstrating investor confidence amid market uncertainty. This price increase was likely influenced by its solid sales growth, breaking away from sector trends and shining in a turbulent quarter.

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Over the past three years, Li Auto has achieved a total shareholder return of 9.39%. This modest return unfolds against a backdrop of significant developments. Li Auto has become profitable, achieving average earnings growth of 76.7% per year over five years. August 2024 saw a substantial year-over-year increase in vehicle deliveries by 37.8%, enhancing investor sentiment despite challenges in the broader market. However, in the past year, the company underperformed compared to the US market and auto industry returns.

Key events contributing to investor confidence include being added to the Hang Seng Index in December 2023 and ongoing product expansion, evidenced by the launch of new models such as the Li L6 and Li MEGA in 2024. Despite legal challenges in mid-2024, Li Auto's operations continue to strengthen, supported by robust earnings growth, as evidenced by Q3 2024 results showing net income of ¥2.81 billion. These factors collectively shape Li Auto's position in the market.

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