Lotus Technology Reports Unaudited Half Year 2026 Financial Results
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Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) reported unaudited results for the half year ended June 30, 2026, highlighting progress under its Focus 2030 strategy. Vehicle deliveries rose 39% year over year to 3,904 units, supported by the launch of PHEV model Eletre X, with lifestyle SUVs and sedans up 57% to 3,008 units and accounting for 77% of total deliveries. China deliveries grew 60% YoY to 2,248 units, while total revenues increased 23% YoY to $268 million.
Gross profit reached $26 million and gross margin expanded to 10% from 8%. Operating loss narrowed to $97 million, down 63% YoY, aided by cost control, operating leverage and a one-off license fee refund, while net loss narrowed 52% to $151 million. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $104 million from $240 million. On August 21, Lotus Tech completed the acquisition of 100% of Lotus UK, integrating operations under One Lotus, and secured $128 million in funding from major shareholder Geely during the period.
Positive
- Deliveries +39% YoY to 3,904 units in H1 2026
- Lifestyle models +57% YoY to 3,008 units, 77% of deliveries
- China deliveries +60% YoY to 2,248 units, 58% regional mix
- Revenue +23% YoY to $268 million in H1 2026
- Gross margin expansion to 10% from 8% a year earlier
- Operating loss reduced to $97 million from $263 million (63% narrower)
- Net loss reduced to $151 million from $313 million (52% narrower)
- Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $104 million from $240 million (57% narrower)
- Lotus UK acquisition completed on August 21, integrating global operations
- $128 million funding received from major shareholder Geely in H1 2026
Negative
- Net loss still substantial at $151 million for H1 2026
- Operating loss excluding one-off was $195 million, only 26% narrower YoY
- Total liabilities $3.23 billion exceed total assets of $1.90 billion
- High short-term borrowings of $1.27 billion from third parties and related parties
- Accumulated deficit widened to $3.31 billion as of June 30, 2026
News Explained
As of June 30, 2026, Lotus reported US$80,378 thousand cash against US$3,232,813 thousand liabilities and US$1,328,767 thousand shareholders’ deficit.
The company reports unaudited results for the six months ended
Cash and cash equivalents were
Eletre X had been delivered in China and six international markets; mainland Europe deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Full-year earnings | Positive | +2.0% | Losses narrowed and the first PHEV launch supported the reported results |
| Nov 24 | Third-quarter earnings | Negative | -1.6% | Revenue and deliveries declined despite improved margins and narrower losses |
| Aug 29 | Half-year earnings | Negative | +0.0% | Revenue and deliveries declined while operating and net losses narrowed |
| Jun 25 | First-quarter earnings | Negative | +5.4% | Deliveries and revenue declined despite narrower operating and net losses |
| Apr 22 | Full-year earnings | Negative | +0.8% | Margin declined and operating and net losses increased despite delivery growth |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Tag-specific earnings history listed an average move of 1.33% and both positive and negative 24-hour reactions.
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- Operational and financial results demonstrate early progress of Focus 2030 strategy.
- Successful launch of the first PHEV model contributed to
39% YoY growth in deliveries to 3,904 vehicles. - Total revenues of
$268 million , up23% YoY, driven by strong momentum in the China market. - Gross margin expanded to
10% , supported by an optimized product mix. - Operating loss narrowed by
63% YoY, driven by cost discipline, improving operating leverage, and a one-off license fee refund. - Lotus Tech has completed the acquisition of
100% equity interest of Lotus UK, integrating all businesses and operations under One Lotus. - Continued shareholder support with
$128 million in funding.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lotus Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: LOT) (“Lotus Tech” or the “Company”), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026.
Operating Highlights of the First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the Company recorded total deliveries1 of 3,904 units, up
The introduction of Eletre X has accelerated the Company’s product mix transition, with contribution of lifestyle vehicles to total deliveries increasing to
Regionally, China experienced strong growth in total deliveries with an increase of
Financial results improved during the period. Total revenues were
On August 21, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of Lotus UK. The integration brings together British sports car expertise and advanced technology development, and is expected to create a unique position within the luxury automotive sector, with a unified brand, streamlined governance, and enhanced synergies.
The achievements underscore the early success of the Company’s Focus 2030 strategy, which is centered on brand reinforcement, multi-powertrain strategy, close partner collaboration, and financial discipline. The strong market reception of Eletre X validates the Company’s multi-powertrain strategy, while margin expansion and a significantly narrowed operating loss reflect continued financial discipline. The integration resulting from the Lotus UK acquisition is expected to further strengthen brand management and operational efficiency.
The Company also continues to benefit from the strong support from its major shareholders and strategic partners. During the first half of 2026, it secured
| Deliveries1 by Model Type | ||||
| Half Year 2026 | Half Year 2025 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Lifestyle SUV and Sedan | 3,008 | 1,922 | ||
| Sports Cars | 896 | 891 | ||
| Total | 3,904 | 2,813 | 39% |
| Deliveries1 by Region | |||||
| Half Year 2026 | Half Year 2025 | ||||
| Units | Region % | Units | Region % | ||
| China | 2,248 | 1,403 | |||
| Europe | 716 | 858 | |||
| Americas5 | 631 | 435 | |||
| Rest of the World | 309 | 117 | |||
| Total | 3,904 | 100% | 2,813 | 100% | |
Financial Highlights of the First Half of 2026
- Total revenues were
$268 million , up23% YoY. - Gross margin was
10% , versus8% for the first half of 2025. - Operating loss was
$97 million , narrowed by63% YoY. - Net loss was
$151 million , narrowed by52% YoY. - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of
$104 million , narrowed by57% YoY.
| Key Financial Results The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. (in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited) | ||||
| Half Year 2026 | Half Year 2025 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Revenues | 268 | 218 | ||
| Cost of revenues | (242) | (200) | ||
| Gross profit | 26 | 18 | ||
| Gross margin (%) | ||||
| Operating loss | (97) | (263) | ( | |
| Net loss | (151) | (313) | ( | |
| Adjusted net loss(A) | (149) | (311) | ( | |
| Adjusted EBITDA(A) | (104) | (240) | ( | |
(A) Non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Appendix C – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” for details and a reconciliation of adjusted metrics to the nearest GAAP measure.
Recent Developments
- Eletre Launched in Canada: On April 23, Eletre EVs debuted in the Canadian market, making them the first Chinese-built luxury EVs available for purchase in Canada and making another milestone in the Company’s international expansion strategy.
- Emira 420 Sport: In May, Lotus introduced the Emira 420 Sport, further strengthening its sports car portfolio and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to preserving its track-bred DNA.
- Type 135 Supercar for 2028: Lotus has officially announced the development of a new mid-engine V8 hybrid supercar, internally codenamed Type 135, scheduled for release in 2028, underscoring its long-term commitment to high-performance vehicles.
- Eletre X Orders Open in Mainland Europe: On June 3, Eletre X became available to order in mainland Europe, representing an important step in the international rollout of the Company’s first PHEV model. Customer deliveries are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- 2025 Sustainability Report: On June 18, Lotus released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress in embedding sustainability across its global operations.
- Emira Scura Limited Edition Launched: On July 26, Lotus launched the Emira Scura Limited Edition in China. Arriving 17 years after the Exige Scura, the Emira Scura pays homage to that model with a similarly striking design and is limited to just 9 units in China and 60 units in North America.
- Emeya Sets New Electric Vehicle Lap Record: On July 20, Lotus Emeya set a new record at Malaysia’s renowned Sepang International Circuit, reinforcing the brand’s performance credentials.
- Strategic Collaboration: On July 28, the Company announced a strategic collaboration with Finloop Finance Technology, an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 (Web2+Web3) wealth technology platform, and FOMO Pay, a leading Singapore-headquartered payment institution, to explore digital asset and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in the luxury mobility sector.
CEO and CFO Comments
Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Our first-half performance demonstrates clear progress in executing our transformational Focus 2030 strategy. The strong demand for our new PHEV validates our multi-powertrain approach and expands our addressable market. We are encouraged by the improvement in both scale and operating performance, and remain focused on delivering sustainable, long-term value. Looking ahead, we remain fully committed to our Focus 2030 strategy, building on the momentum of our multi-powertrain approach, expanding internationally and further enhancing operating efficiency, while continuing to strengthen Lotus’ track-bred DNA through vehicles such as the Emira 420 Sport and the upcoming V8 hybrid sports car, Type 135.”
Dr. Daxue Wang, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “We are seeing tangible results from our disciplined financial management and improving operating leverage. Margin expansion and significant reduction in operating loss highlight the effectiveness of our product strategy and cost control. With continued support from our shareholders, we are well positioned to further strengthen our financial performance in the coming periods.”
Conference Call
Lotus Tech management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (14:00 Central European Time / 20:00 China Standard Time on the same day).
There will be a live audio webcast and limited-time replay available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.group-lotus.com/news-events/events/
Participants who wish to view the live webcast may register at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/fna84dsa
Participants who wish to join the conference call, please complete online registration prior to the scheduled call start time using the link provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with conference call access information, including dial-in numbers and a unique PIN. Participant online registration link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb14ba874347b4170a033130cedc8bcac
Note 1: Including commissioned deliveries in the U.S. market.
Note 2: Based on publicly disclosed information of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Volvo.
Note 3: Based on market data of retail sales volume in the first half of 2026 in mainland China. Premium auto segment refers to passenger vehicles priced over RMB 400,000.
Note 4: Excluding the one‑off license fee refund, the operating loss in the first half of 2026 was
Note 5: Americas includes the U.S., Canada and South America.
About Lotus Technology Inc.
Lotus Technology Inc. has operations across the UK, the EU, the US and China. The Company is dedicated to delivering high-performance sports cars and luxury lifestyle electric vehicles under Lotus Brand, a global performance brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. For more information about Lotus Technology Inc., please visit www.group-lotus.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net loss represents net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. Lotus Tech defines adjusted EBITDA as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expenses, depreciation of property, equipment and software, and share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see “Appendix C – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” set forth at the end of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “forecast”, “plan”, “seek”, “future”, “propose” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology although not all forward-looking statements contain such terminology. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Lotus Tech undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contact Information
For investor inquiries
ir@group-lotus.com
Appendix A
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | |||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 80,378 | 73,431 | |||
| Restricted cash | 269,593 | 375,865 | |||
| Accounts receivable – third parties, net | 30,584 | 36,850 | |||
| Accounts receivable – related parties, net | 59,734 | 114,126 | |||
| Inventories | 170,371 | 121,361 | |||
| Prepayments and other current assets – third parties, net | 85,925 | 77,570 | |||
| Prepayments and other current assets – related parties, net | 112,784 | 111,886 | |||
| Total current assets | 809,369 | 911,089 | |||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Restricted cash | 209,490 | 100,981 | |||
| Loan receivable from a related party | 368,584 | 351,486 | |||
| Property, equipment and software, net | 177,600 | 226,891 | |||
| Intangible assets | 116,372 | 116,475 | |||
| Long-term investments | 58,298 | 48,004 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 96,879 | 118,845 | |||
| Other non-current assets – third parties | 66,867 | 78,408 | |||
| Other non-current assets – related parties | 587 | 569 | |||
| Total non-current assets | 1,094,677 | 1,041,659 | |||
| Total assets | 1,904,046 | 1,952,748 | |||
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | |||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Short-term borrowings – third parties | 402,744 | 479,419 | |||
| Short-term borrowings – related parties | 863,776 | 784,288 | |||
| Accounts payable – third parties | 23,666 | 55,032 | |||
| Accounts payable – related parties | 633,627 | 458,189 | |||
| Contract liabilities – third parties | 26,598 | 18,459 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities – third parties | 9,146 | 11,598 | |||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – third parties | 215,523 | 251,361 | |||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – related parties | 136,886 | 213,529 | |||
| Convertible notes - related parties | 207,075 | 126,203 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 2,519,041 | 2,398,078 | |||
| Non‑current liabilities | |||||
| Contract liabilities – third parties | 7,578 | 7,458 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities – third parties | 47,653 | 57,576 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities – related parties | 2,219 | 3,105 | |||
| Warrant liabilities | 845 | 800 | |||
| Exchangeable notes | - | 128,852 | |||
| Convertible notes - third parties | 61,972 | 73,226 | |||
| Convertible notes - related parties | - | 77,175 | |||
| Long‑term borrowings | 204,644 | 98,254 | |||
| Deferred income | 330,334 | 311,912 | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities | - | 698 | |||
| Other non-current liabilities – third parties | 58,527 | 125,004 | |||
| Other non-current liabilities – related parties | - | 856 | |||
| Total non‑current liabilities | 713,772 | 884,916 | |||
| Total liabilities | 3,232,813 | 3,282,994 | |||
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | |||||
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |||||
| Ordinary shares | 7 | 7 | |||
| Treasury stock | (130,921) | (138,397) | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,118,617 | 1,933,992 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | (4,772) | 39,818 | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,308,860) | (3,157,918) | |||
| Total shareholders' deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders | (1,325,929) | (1,322,498) | |||
| Noncontrolling interests | (2,838) | (7,748) | |||
| Total shareholders' deficit | (1,328,767) | (1,330,246) | |||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit | 1,904,046 | 1,952,748 | |||
Appendix B
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Revenues: | |||||
| Sales of goods | 263,256 | 197,485 | |||
| Service revenues | 4,843 | 20,841 | |||
| Total revenues | 268,099 | 218,326 | |||
| Cost of revenues: | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | (238,119) | (184,885) | |||
| Cost of services | (3,688) | (15,575) | |||
| Total cost of revenues | (241,807) | (200,460) | |||
| Gross profit | 26,292 | 17,866 | |||
| Operating expenses: | |||||
| Research and development credit (expenses) | 1,565 | (92,305) | |||
| Selling and marketing expenses | (82,932) | (78,995) | |||
| General and administrative expenses | (46,176) | (63,356) | |||
| Other operating income | 3,839 | 4,866 | |||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | - | (51,504) | |||
| Total operating expenses | (123,704) | (281,294) | |||
| Operating loss | (97,412) | (263,428) | |||
| Interest expenses | (34,300) | (33,641) | |||
| Interest income | 15,202 | 13,157 | |||
| Investment (loss) income, net | (453) | 9,400 | |||
| Foreign currency exchange (losses) gains, net | (21,817) | 40,525 | |||
| Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk | (9,948) | (68,084) | |||
| Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments | (148,728) | (302,071) | |||
| Income tax credit (expense) | 664 | (15,043) | |||
| Share of results of equity method investments | (2,878) | 4,074 | |||
| Net loss | (150,942) | (313,040) | |||
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | - | (2) | |||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (150,942) | (313,038) | |||
| Loss per ordinary share | |||||
| —Basic and diluted | (0.23) | (0.47) | |||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share | |||||
| —Basic and diluted | 645,541,822 | 659,335,966 | |||
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Continued)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Net loss | (150,942) | (313,040) | |||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||
| Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes | 13,664 | 16,427 | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes | (45,552) | (6,332) | |||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (31,888) | 10,095 | |||
| Total comprehensive loss | (182,830) | (302,945) | |||
| Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | - | (2) | |||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (182,830) | (302,943) | |||
Appendix D
Lotus Technology Inc.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)
(All amounts in thousands)
| For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Net loss | (150,942) | (313,040) | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,635 | 2,215 | |||
| Adjusted net loss | (149,307) | (310,825) | |||
| Net loss | (150,942) | (313,040) | |||
| Interest expenses | 34,300 | 33,641 | |||
| Interest income | (15,202) | (13,157) | |||
| Income tax (credit) expense | (664) | 15,043 | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 1,635 | 2,215 | |||
| Depreciation | 26,920 | 35,652 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (103,953) | (239,646) | |||
