BYD Shares Down 15% as it Faces Earnings Test The Chinese biggest EV maker broke with its usual practice of not providing guidance ahead of its earnings report due later Monday. This month, the stock’s volatility jumped to the highest since October 2022, indicating increased investor demand for downside protection.
Last year, new competitors ramped up pressure in the Chinese EV market. Savvy investors will be scrutinizing NYSE:BYD ’s results comments for plans for further actions after a move to cut prices on mass-market models ahead of peers this year scored success.
NYSE:BYD has gained momentum lately taking market share from internal combustion-engine cars,” said Daisy Li, fund manager at EFG Asset Management HK Ltd.
Reduction in price helped NYSE:BYD sell about 300,000 vehicles in March, rebounding from a pronounced weakness in the prior month. That helped the stock, which is down less than 1% in Hong Kong this year, while a gauge of global EV makers has declined more than 15%.
The resilience may leave the shares vulnerable to selling pressure if the results disappoint. NYSE:BYD is expected to post sales growth of 10% for the seasonally slow first quarter, which would be its lowest in four years. Gross profit margin is estimated to decline to 19.6% compared with 21.2% in the fourth quarter.
While the price cuts for cheaper models have likely hurt its profitability, NYSE:BYD ’s growth in higher-end models and overseas sales are among the key points traders will be watching for potential positives.
NYSE:BYD ’s strategy is to leverage domestic mass products to maintain production utilization and operating leverage, and balance profit margins with premium models and exports,” said Bing Yuan, a fund manager at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management.
NYSE:BYD has been expanding its luxury lineup, including the Auto China show launch of the Denza Z9GT, a shooting-brake style design with a heavy emphasis on technology. It rolled out its $200,000-plus Yangwang U9 supercar to rival offerings from Ferrari NV and Lamborghini in February.
NYSE:BYD has a target of selling 500,000 vehicles outside China this year and then doubling that in 2025. It also plans to build its first European car factory in Hungary.
Robert said: “Exports coming from a low base are expected to continue to show strong growth — this will remain a key supporting factor for BYD’s revenue growth and likely margin,” Mumford, a portfolio manager at GAM Hong Kong Ltd. “Outside the leaders, we have been fairly bearish on the sector given high levels of competition and pricing pressure.”
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BYD's Earnings Rollercoaster: Price Wars and Global DemandsIn a recent filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, BYD Co. ( NYSE:BYD ) announced a robust surge in its 2023 net income, projecting an increase of 75% to 86.5% compared to the previous year. Despite this impressive growth, the company fell short of analyst expectations, sparking a 5.44% drop in NYSE:BYD shares and extending losses to roughly 37% over the past year. The complex dynamics of a price war in China, fluctuating global demand, and geopolitical tensions have shaped NYSE:BYD 's financial landscape, offering investors a unique narrative to decipher.
I. Electric Vehicle Sales Triumph:
NYSE:BYD 's ascent to become the top electric vehicle (EV) maker by sales in the final quarter of 2023, outpacing industry giant Tesla, marked a significant milestone for the Chinese automaker. Bolstered by soaring sales in China, NYSE:BYD delivered 526,409 fully electric cars, surpassing Tesla for the first time. The impressive feat was attributed to BYD's extensive lineup of more affordable EV models, highlighting the company's strategic positioning in the world's largest auto market.
II. Price War Woes:
Despite the stellar sales performance, NYSE:BYD faced the challenges of a price war in China's fiercely competitive EV landscape. In a bid to achieve annual delivery targets, the Shenzhen-based company implemented aggressive discounts, slashing prices on popular models like Qin, Han, and Tang by as much as 10,000 yuan. The impact of this pricing strategy has been reflected in NYSE:BYD 's earnings report, where net income fell short of the average analyst estimate.
III. Geopolitical Scrutiny:
NYSE:BYD 's success has not shielded it from geopolitical tensions, as the company finds itself under the European Commission's anti-subsidy investigation. Alongside two other carmakers, NYSE:BYD faces scrutiny to determine if state support from the Chinese government has provided an unfair advantage. Navigating this investigation adds a layer of uncertainty to NYSE:BYD 's future, as regulatory challenges could potentially impact the company's global operations.
IV. Slower Growth Pace and Profitability:
While NYSE:BYD 's net profit is expected to show a remarkable increase, the growth rate in 2023 is notably slower than the exceptional 446% surge witnessed in 2022. Despite fierce industry competition, NYSE:BYD emphasizes significant improvement in profitability and resilience, attributing its success to factors such as rapid growth in overseas sales, a scale advantage, and efficient cost control within the supply chain.
V. Future Outlook:
NYSE:BYD 's foray into the Southeast Asian market with the unveiling of three battery EV models in Indonesia signals the company's ambitious expansion plans. As NYSE:BYD aims to secure the top market position in Southeast Asia's largest economy, the global EV landscape remains dynamic and unpredictable. Investors will closely watch how NYSE:BYD navigates the evolving industry landscape, responds to geopolitical challenges, and sustains its momentum in the face of intense competition.
Conclusion:
NYSE:BYD 's journey in 2023 has been characterized by triumphs in sales, challenges in pricing strategies, and the looming shadow of geopolitical scrutiny. The company's ability to navigate these complexities will shape its trajectory in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market. As investors assess the risks and rewards associated with NYSE:BYD , the story unfolds as a compelling narrative of a company grappling with the highs and lows of a transformative industry.
BYD Reportedly to Raise Battery Prices by Over 20% Next MonthBYD's reasoning is that the raw materials for lithium batteries have been rising due to market changes, power restrictions, and production limitations.
BYD, China's largest new energy vehicle company, is also the second-largest local supplier of power batteries after CATL. As costs rise, the company is said to be raising the price of its batteries.
BYD will raise the unit prices of its battery products, including CO8M, by no less than 20 percent from November 1, the Securities Times said Tuesday, citing a document.
BYD argues that the raw materials for lithium batteries in 2021 continue to rise with the price of cathode material LiCoO2 rising by more than 200 percent and electrolyte prices rising by more than 150 percent.
Material supply continues to be tight, resulting in a significant increase in comprehensive costs, according to the Securities Times.
Since November 1, BYD and its customers will sign new contracts for new orders and implement new prices, and orders for old contracts that have not been completed will be closed and canceled, according to the report.
Local media cls.cn then quoted BYD insiders as saying that the information is currently being verified.
It's unclear whether CO8M batteries are power cells used in new energy vehicles, and public sources can't find an explanation of the term.
BYD is also one of the world's largest suppliers of batteries for cell phones and ranks second in China's power battery market.
Data released earlier this month by the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance showed that BYD's installed power battery capacity in China was 14.73 GWh from January to September this year, with a 16 percent market share.
CATL's installed capacity from January to September was 46.79 GWh, ranking first with a 50.8% market share.
It is worth noting that BYD's power cells are mainly supplied to itself and have been used in some other brands' new energy logistics vehicles since 2018.
This year Ford Mustang Mach-E and some FAW Hongqi models started using BYD's power cells.
In May, the Digi Times reported that with the price increase of China-made Tesla Model 3, rumors said CATL might follow with a 10 percent price increase.
The report mentioned that LFP raw material prices have jumped 50 percent this year, but battery suppliers have taken on the pressure of the price hike themselves for fear it would lead to lost orders.
Citing sources, the report said most LFP battery makers want CATL to take the lead in raising prices in response to the steep rise in LFP material costs, making it easy for the industry to follow suit.
CATL later responded that the report that its LFP battery offer would be raised was not true.
This article was first published by Phate Zhang on CnEVPost, a website focusing on new energy vehicle news from China.
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Technological innovation for a better life
During the daytime, solar farms capture the power of sunshine;
at night, energy storage systems deliver power to families.
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This is the mission of BYD, and the green dream of all mankind.
Recent News:
1. Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BYD UK jointly announced today that ADL and BYD will commence the design and assembly of chassis for the BYD ADL partnership's electric single and double deck buses for the British market, ensuring completed vehicles are built in ADL's facilities in the UK. ADL is a subsidiary of leading independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group Inc. (NFI), while BYD is a global leader in batteries, energy management and electric mobility.
2. Bogotá, Colombia - BYD is proud to announce that it has exclusively won cumulative orders to supply 1,002-unit pure-electric buses to the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. This tender was open to all bus technologies, yet BYD won the trust and cooperation of its partners in the fiercely competitive bidding process thanks to its cutting-edge technologies, products and services. This is the largest order for pure-electric buses outside of China to date, which sets a new record in sales volume for the overseas pure-electric bus industry.
3. Hokkaido, Japan - On December 22, BYD and the three-time Japanese Series winners the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (“Fighters”) jointly announced a strategic partnership agreement on transportation for the Hokkaido Ballpark F Village (“F Village”), which is slated to be opened in 2023.
By 2023, F Village will also build a brand new baseball stadium known as "ES CON Field Hokkaido", which will also be the main training ground for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, a leading team in the Nippon Professional Baseball Pacific League.
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BYDDY Continues to be overlooked in the United States.
I originally provided information about BYD June 29th when the price was approx $15. Still a solid time to enter even now, Just need to find the entry point/
It usually follows the 50EMA, seems kind of over-extended right now, it should drop back to $38-$39.
Accounted for over 15% of all BEV's IN China last year... That means something.
The wide range of Fully Electric Vehicles:
-Buses
-Semi Trucks
-Coupe Cars
-Construction Equipment
Major Competitor with NASDAQ:TSLA ,