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Lotus Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares

LOT

Lotus Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares NASDAQ
$1.16 0.87% (+0.01)

Market Cap $778.35 M
52w High $2.75
52w Low $1.06
P/E -0.93
Volume 39.41K
Outstanding Shares 676.83M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $136.79M $104M $-65.11M -47.6% $-0.1 $-47.72M
Q2-2025 $125.5M $116.7M $-130.22M -103.75% $-0.2 $-142.76M
Q1-2025 $92.82M $114.14M $-182.82M -196.96% $-0.28 $-129.65M
Q4-2024 $271.53M $159.09M $-436.47M -160.75% $-0.65 $-385.97M
Q3-2024 $254.71M $168.24M $-205.8M -80.8% $-0.31 $-174.41M

What's going well?

Revenue is up 9% and gross profit jumped 61%. The company cut its net loss in half and is showing much better cost control, especially in operating expenses.

What's concerning?

The business is still losing money on every dollar of sales, with a net loss of $65.1 million. Margins are very thin and it remains unprofitable at both the operating and net level.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $426.01M $1.86B $3.12B $-1.25B
Q2-2025 $67.85M $2.25B $3.35B $-1.09B
Q1-2025 $122.58M $2.27B $3.31B $-1.03B
Q4-2024 $482.36M $2.29B $3.15B $-860.23M
Q3-2024 $191.3M $2.59B $2.96B $-371.04M

What's financially strong about this company?

The company managed to boost its cash position significantly this quarter and is moving inventory and receivables faster, which helps with liquidity in the short term.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

LOT has negative equity, more debt than assets, and can't cover its short-term bills with current assets. Most debt is due soon, and the company has a long history of losses.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2024 $-442.17M $-848.52M $-579.44M $1.46B $484.94M $-905.86M
Q3-2024 $-205.8M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q2-2024 $-201.45M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q1-2024 $-257.87M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q4-2023 $-742M $-389.75M $-273.4M $362.55M $426.81M $-603.74M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company was able to raise over $1.9 billion from investors and lenders in a single quarter, showing it can access outside funding when needed.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Core operations are burning huge amounts of cash, and the company is completely dependent on outside money to survive. Working capital is also getting worse, and the cash balance is not enough to cover another quarter at this burn rate.

Q3 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Lotus Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

The company combines a storied performance brand with cutting-edge EV and autonomous-driving technology, backed by the industrial and supply-chain strength of the Geely group. Revenue has grown extremely rapidly as new models have launched, and the asset base, manufacturing capabilities, and product pipeline all point to a serious long-term commitment to the luxury and performance EV market. Its emphasis on advanced architectures, digital manufacturing, and sustainability could resonate strongly as the market continues to shift toward premium electric mobility.

! Risks

At the same time, financial risk is high. Losses are large and growing, cash burn is substantial, balance sheet equity is negative, and leverage and short-term obligations have increased. The company relies on continued access to capital markets to fund operations and investments, leaving it vulnerable to shifts in investor sentiment or credit conditions. Externally, it faces a crowded and technologically demanding competitive landscape, where missteps in execution, product quality, or positioning could be costly.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Lotus Technology’s trajectory will depend on its ability to convert technological and brand strengths into sustainable economics. Scaling production, stabilizing and then improving margins, tightening cost control, and reducing dependence on external funding are all critical milestones. If luxury EV adoption continues to grow and the company executes well on its pipeline, its strategic position could improve significantly; if not, its current financial fragility may limit its room to maneuver. Overall, the story offers considerable upside potential but is accompanied by equally significant uncertainty and execution risk.