Lucid Stock Under Pressure as Analyst Sees Revenue, Margin Risks
RBC expects Lucid’s quarterly revenue to reach $351 million, below consensus, and anticipates weaker gross margins due to lower fixed-cost absorption.
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RBC expects Lucid’s quarterly revenue to reach $351 million, below consensus, and anticipates weaker gross margins due to lower fixed-cost absorption.
Lucid Group stock fell 9.4% after RBC Capital cut its price target from $7 to $4, implying only 5.5% upside from current levels. The downgrade comes as Lucid reported declining production and delivery numbers in Q3 2026 compared to the prior year. The company is executing an 'operating reset' targeting $1.4 billion in cash flow improvements for 2026, but investors remain cautious until results materialize.
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