WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, saw its stock plummet 5.12% in pre-market trading on Friday, despite reporting strong second-quarter results for 2025. This significant drop raises questions about investor sentiment and market expectations for the company's performance and future prospects.

The company announced impressive financial results for Q2 2025 on July 31, with total revenue reaching $17.8 million, up 60.8% year-over-year. WeRide's Robotaxi segment showed particularly strong growth, with revenue surging 836.7% year-over-year to $6.4 million, contributing 36.1% of total revenue. Gross profit also increased by 40.6% compared to the same period last year.

Despite these seemingly positive results, the pre-market plunge suggests that investors may have concerns about other aspects of WeRide's performance or outlook. Possible factors contributing to the negative sentiment could include missed market expectations, worries about the sustainability of the company's rapid growth, or concerns about profit margins and overall profitability. As the market opens, it will be crucial to monitor whether this pre-market trend continues and if WeRide provides any additional information to address investor concerns.