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TM188.990-2.46%
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AN212.400-2.25%
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GM88.8600.46%
F14.680-0.18%
RIVN15.220-1.61%
CYD47.160-1.16%
HMC30.110-0.61%
TM188.990-2.46%
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PAG217.310-3.3%
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Lucid lowers annual production forecast amid global trade tensions

The company is actively working on securing more contracts with North American suppliers to stabilize its supply chains.
Lucid

Gravity SUV | Photo By: Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors announced that it hit its sixth consecutive month of record deliveries during its second-quarter financial results on Tuesday. The Silicon Valley-based automaker sold 3,309 vehicles, a 38.2% year-over-year increase. Despite this, the company fell short of Wall Street’s $279.9 million quarterly projection, bringing in $259.4 million.

In addition, the company announced that it’s lowering its annual production forecast from 20,000 units to a range of 18,000–20,000. The company’s shares dipped 10% during extended trading after the announcement.

Here’s why it matters:

Lucid’s decision to revise its production target signals potential challenges ahead. Tariff-related cost pressures driven by President Trump’s protectionist trade policies and reshoring efforts are beginning to ripple through global supply chains.

The company’s production—and, ultimately, profitability—depends heavily on its ability to secure more contracts with North American suppliers to stabilize its supply chain and safeguard it from further tariff-induced disruptions.

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Key takeaways:

  • Lucid is reducing its 2025 production outlook
    The EV-maker revised its annual production forecast to 18,000–20,000 vehicles, down from 20,000 amid supply chain and trade challenges.
  • Q2 revenue missed Wall Street’s expectations
    Lucid’s second-quarter revenue was $259.4 million, down $20.5 million from Wall Street’s initial projection of $279.9 million.
  • The company reported an adjusted loss of $0.24 per share
    The EV maker posted a larger-than-expected quarterly loss, missing analysts’ estimates of a $0.21 loss.
  • Record deliveries for the sixth consecutive month
    In Q2, Lucid delivered 3,309 vehicles, marking a 38.2% increase compared to Q2 2024.
  • Lucid is betting on the Gravity SUV
    With the SUV segment being the largest in the U.S. auto market, the success of the newly launched Gravity SUV is essential.
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