Shares of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID – Get Free Report) saw unusually-strong trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 9,575,335 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 28% from the previous session’s volume of 13,266,336 shares.The stock last traded at $5.46 and had previously closed at $4.62.
Lucid Group News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Lucid Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Lucid denied bankruptcy rumors and said reports about a take-private transaction or Chapter 11 filing are false, which helped the stock recover. Reuters article
- Positive Sentiment: Market commentary said Lucid is funded well into next year, reducing near-term liquidity worries. Barron’s article
- Neutral Sentiment: RBC Capital cut its price target on Lucid to $7 from $8 but kept a Sector Perform rating, signaling caution rather than a full bearish call. Finbold article
- Negative Sentiment: Recent reports and commentary about restructuring, cash pressure, and debt have raised concerns about Lucid’s financial health and sparked heavy volatility. CNBC article
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple class-action law firms are urging investors to pursue claims tied to earlier disclosures, adding legal overhang to the stock. GlobeNewswire article
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $7.00 price objective (down from $8.00) on shares of Lucid Group in a report on Monday. Cantor Fitzgerald restated a “neutral” rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Lucid Group in a report on Monday, May 4th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $14.00 price objective (down from $17.00) on shares of Lucid Group in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Lucid Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Evercore set a $6.00 price objective on Lucid Group in a research note on Monday, May 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $9.56.
Lucid Group Price Performance
The company has a market capitalization of $2.14 billion, a P/E ratio of -0.42 and a beta of 0.83. The business’s 50-day moving average is $5.77 and its two-hundred day moving average is $8.36. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.00.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lucid Group
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Lucid Group by 1,574.7% during the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,914 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 2,740 shares during the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG bought a new stake in shares of Lucid Group during the 4th quarter worth $67,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Lucid Group in the 4th quarter worth about $77,000. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in shares of Lucid Group in the 4th quarter worth about $86,000. Finally, HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Lucid Group during the third quarter valued at about $212,000. 75.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
About Lucid Group
Lucid Group, Inc is a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering and production of luxury electric sedans. Its flagship model, the Lucid Air, features a proprietary battery and powertrain architecture that emphasizes energy efficiency, extended driving range and high performance. In addition to passenger vehicles, Lucid offers charging solutions and software-enabled services aimed at optimizing the ownership experience and accelerating adoption of zero-emission transportation.
The company was founded in 2007 under the name Atieva, initially focusing on battery technology and electric powertrains for other automakers before transitioning to its own branded vehicles.
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