WeRide Inc.'s stock surged 5.11% during Wednesday's intraday trading session. The autonomous driving technology company experienced significant buying interest following a series of corporate and analyst developments.

The company announced the execution of a share buyback program, repurchasing shares on consecutive days. This move is often interpreted by the market as a signal of management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value and future prospects.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Citi analysts provided an upbeat revenue forecast for WeRide's second quarter, projecting figures significantly higher than the same period last year. Furthermore, analysts noted a potential near-term catalyst, suggesting Chinese regulators may begin releasing new quotas for robotaxi services as soon as June, which could accelerate business growth. The firm's domestic operations are also anticipated to return to a fast growth trajectory in the third quarter.