WeRide Inc. — News

WeRide NASDAQ: WRD reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 82% from a year earlier and 103% sequentially, as the autonomous-driving company cited overseas expansion, an asset-light Robotaxi model and the initial mass production of its L2+/L3 advanced driver-assistance systems.

marketbeat.com - 2026-08-12 13:05:34

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2026. Operational and Financial Highlights Sustained rapid revenue growth.

globenewswire.com - 2026-08-12 07:00:00

Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 180,648 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,461,000. Empowered Funds LLC owned approximately 0.06% of WeRide

defenseworld.net - 2026-08-08 03:32:44

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and GreenMobility (Nasdaq Copenhagen: GREENM), Denmark's leading shared electric mobility provider, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous shared mobility services in Denmark. The partnership combines WeRide's globally validated Level 4 autonomous driving technology with GreenMobility's leading local fleet operations and shared mobility expertise, making the companies the first to pursue commercial autonomous mobility deployment in Denmark, subject to regulatory approvals.

globenewswire.com - 2026-08-03 01:00:00

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2026 and unaudited interim results for the first half of 2026 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, before the open of the U.S. markets.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-22 07:40:00

Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. lifted its position in WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD) by 229.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,305,997 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,605,657 shares during the

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 03:16:03

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that its autonomous driving deployment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as one of the Top 10 examples of international cooperation in Chinese AI technologies and products in AI From China Benefits the World (2026), in a national case collection released at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). WeRide was the only autonomous driving company included on the list, with its UAE operations recognized as a benchmark for the international deployment of Chinese AI innovation.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-17 22:18:00

New model transforms real-world operational data into trusted facts and trusted facts into learning signals for Physical AI systems Key Highlights WeRide unveils WITT (World Intelligence Toward Truth), a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model designed to build AI cognition of the physical world through trusted facts extracted from real-world experience. WITT introduces Atomic Physical Facts (APFs), the smallest verifiable units of information about the physical world, establishing a new fact-based cognitive framework for Physical AI.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-17 02:30:00

Pony AI appears better positioned than Uber in robotaxis, backed by global expansion, China growth and a largely domestic supply chain.

zacks.com - 2026-07-15 12:46:34

Key Highlights WeRide's one-stage end-to-end intelligent driving solution, built on its proprietary end-to-end driving algorithm and co-developed with Bosch, has begun on-road testing and localization validation in Germany, France, Japan and other international markets. WeRide is building a global integrated engineering and validation framework spanning R&D, testing, adaptation across diverse international markets.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-13 03:45:00

NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that each of the proposed resolutions submitted for shareholders' approval (the “Proposed Resolutions”) as set forth in the notice of the annual general meeting dated May 8, 2026, Beijing time (the “AGM Notice”), has been adopted at the annual general meeting held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China today.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-26 16:30:00

WeRide GENESIS received two major industry awards within days, including the 2026 ATTI Simulation Innovation Award and "Overall Gen-AI Solution of the Year" at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards. Physical AI world model enables large-scale autonomous driving simulation, training, and validation.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-25 06:25:37

WeRide GENESIS received two major industry awards within days, including the 2026 ATTI Simulation Innovation Award and Overall Gen-AI Solution of the Year.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-25 06:25:00

HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the joint development of Robotaxis specifically designed for right-hand-drive markets, as part of a strategic partnership with Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon), China's top new energy commercial vehicle brand, and Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited, a leading public transport operator in Hong Kong at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong). Given the current lack of right-hand-drive Robotaxis in the market, this collaboration delivers a customized solution specifically tailored for right-hand-drive systems.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-22 06:00:00

Second European announcement, with public operations expected later this year via the Uber app Zurich will serve as the companies' first deployment region in Switzerland, subject to regulatory approval WeRide's asset-light operating strategy continues with Rydera as fleet operator, supporting scalable deployment ZURICH, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced plans to launch commercial Robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region, marking their second joint deployment in Europe within weeks of announcing Madrid . Illustration of WeRide and Uber's Robotaxi GXR in Zurich Operations are expected to begin later this year in collaboration with Switzerland's Federal Roads Office (FEDRO).

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-17 03:00:00

TIANJIN, China, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Tianjin event of the Second China Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV.COM, a leading electric and intelligent vehicle media platform, the Chery Exeed Sterra ES equipped with WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0), co-developed by WeRide and Bosch, took first place with its stable and efficient driving performance throughout the competition. This landmark victory secures the first and only six-win streak in the history of the competition, further solidifies WRD 3.0's industry-leading position in consistent full-scene performance.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-15 05:57:00

From EVs and robotaxis to charging networks and lithium, NIO, WeRide, ChargePoint and Lithium Americas offer exposure to the future of mobility.

zacks.com - 2026-06-11 10:52:10

WeRide outlined plans to commercialize its L4 AV portfolio in Slovakia during a meeting with His Excellency Mr. Robert Fico Prime Minister of Slovakia.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-10 03:08:00

WeRide Inc. remains a Buy; I remain positive on the profitability upside relating to international expansion and see risks regarding China's suspension of new autonomous vehicle approvals as overblown. WRD's non-China operations achieved a 50% gross profit margin in 2025, or 20 percentage points above the group average, supporting aggressive overseas growth plans. Regulatory headwinds in China are likely temporary; WRD's existing domestic robotaxi fleets are still up and running, and management expects permit issuance to resume within two months.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-05 13:32:00

The mean of analysts' price targets for WeRide Inc. (WRD) points to a 93.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 10:56:14

SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN, China, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its inclusion in the Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities list, effective June 4. The move enables eligible mainland China investors to trade WeRide shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through the Hong Kong Stock Connect program.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-03 09:05:00

WeRide and Uber announced plans to launch Spain's first commercial Robotaxi pilot in Madrid, marking their first joint entry into the European market.

globenewswire.com - 2026-06-02 04:30:00

MADRID--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WeRide and Uber Technologies, Inc. today announced plans to launch Spain's first commercial Robotaxi pilot in the Region of Madrid.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-02 04:30:00

PARIS, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that it will once again deploy its autonomous Robobus at the Roland-Garros tournament – marking the third consecutive year of operations in partnership with Renault Group. Since 2024, the WeRide Robobus has provided the only autonomous public shuttle service at Roland-Garros, showcasing next-generation autonomous driving technology at one of the world's most prestigious sporting events.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-26 03:00:00

HEFEI, China, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Hefei round of the Second China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition hosted by D1EV, a leading electric and intelligent vehicle media platform, the Chery Exeed Sterra ES – equipped with WeRide Driving (WRD 3.0) – secured first place with 102.81 points, extending WRD 3.0's record to five consecutive wins. With this result, WRD 3.0, WeRide's one-stage end-to-end ADAS solution co-developed with Bosch, becomes the first and only solution in the competition's history to achieve a five-win streak, reflecting its leading position in the L2++ ADAS segment.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-18 03:27:00

WeRide Inc. (WRD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-13 20:20:48

WeRide NASDAQ: WRD reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 58% year over year, as management pointed to expanding Robotaxi deployments, broader autonomous driving commercialization and traction for its L2++ advanced driver assistance system.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-13 15:12:44

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WRD; HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Total revenue was RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million), representing an increase of 57.6% year over year.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-13 05:40:00