Hesai Group's stock surged 6.75% in pre-market trading following the release of its first quarter 2026 financial results that showed a significant return to profitability and strong revenue growth.
The lidar technology company reported Q1 2026 net revenue of RMB 680.6 million, representing a 29.6% increase from the same period last year. More importantly, the company swung to a net income of RMB 18.3 million from a loss a year earlier, marking a return to profitability. Total lidar shipments more than doubled to 471,723 units, with ADAS shipments exceeding 353,441 units.
Additionally, Hesai Group announced it has been named a strategic lidar partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models enabling L3 autonomy. The company also provided positive guidance for the second quarter, expecting net revenue between RMB 850 million and RMB 900 million, representing growth of 20-27%.