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Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI) Q1 2026 revenue jumps and returns to profit

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Hesai Group reported strong unaudited Q1 2026 results with solid growth and profitability. Net revenues were RMB680.6 million, up 29.6% year-over-year, driven by total lidar shipments of 471,723 units across ADAS and robotics.

The company generated GAAP net income of RMB18.3 million versus a loss a year earlier, and non-GAAP net income of RMB47.7 million. Gross margin was 39.1%. The lidar business produced operating profit of RMB41.9 million, offset by Strategic Growth Initiatives investment losses.

Management highlighted a strategic lidar partnership and confirmed supplier status for Mercedes-Benz L3 autonomy, as well as its evolution from “Spatial Perception” to “Spatial Intelligence” and broader “Physical AI” applications. For Q2 2026, Hesai expects net revenues between RMB850 million and RMB900 million, implying 20%–27% year-over-year growth.

Positive

  • Strong top-line growth and profitability: Q1 2026 net revenues were RMB680.6 million, up 29.6% year-over-year, with GAAP net income of RMB18.3 million versus a loss a year earlier and non-GAAP net income of RMB47.7 million.
  • Visible growth runway and new segments: Management guided Q2 2026 net revenues to RMB850–900 million (20%–27% year-over-year growth) and expects Strategic Growth Initiatives to add about RMB100 million in 2026 revenue, alongside a strategic lidar partnership with Mercedes-Benz for L3 autonomy.

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Insights

Hesai posts ~30% Q1 revenue growth, returns to profit, and guides to continued expansion.

Hesai Group delivered Q1 2026 net revenues of RMB680.6 million, up 29.6% year-over-year, with 471,723 lidar units shipped. GAAP net income reached RMB18.3 million, and non-GAAP net income rose to RMB47.7 million, reflecting improving operating leverage despite heavy R&D and SGI spending.

The segment view shows the core lidar business generating RMB41.9 million of operating profit, while Strategic Growth Initiatives incurred a RMB50.5 million operating loss as Hesai invests in new “Physical AI” products such as Kosmo. Management expects SGI to contribute about RMB100 million in 2026 net revenues.

Forward-looking elements include Q2 2026 net revenue guidance of RMB850–900 million, implying 20–27% year-over-year growth, supported by lidar demand and SGI ramp-up. The strategic lidar partnership with Mercedes-Benz for L3 autonomy and the new Picasso SPAD-SoC and ETX lidar platform are key developments whose commercial uptake will be reflected in future quarters.

Net revenues Q1 2026 RMB680.6 million Up 29.6% year-over-year for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Net income Q1 2026 RMB18.3 million GAAP net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Non-GAAP net income Q1 2026 RMB47.7 million Non-GAAP net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross margin Q1 2026 39.1% Compared with 41.7% in Q1 2025
Total lidar shipments 471,723 units Three months ended March 31, 2026; ADAS 353,441, Robotics 118,282
Q2 2026 revenue guidance RMB850–900 million Expected net revenues; approximately 20%–27% year-over-year increase
Cash and short-term investments RMB5,716.7 million Cash and cash equivalents RMB1,237.9M; short-term investments RMB4,478.8M as of March 31, 2026
Foreign exchange loss Q1 2026 RMB24.2 million Foreign exchange loss, net, for the three months ended March 31, 2026
ADAS financial
"reflecting strong, broad-based demand across both ADAS and Robotics."
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems in vehicles that assist the driver with safety tasks. Examples include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. These systems use sensors and cameras to improve vehicle safety.
Strategic Growth Initiatives financial
"we are driving our next decade of growth through Strategic Growth Initiatives (SGI)"
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Hesai uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Physical AI technical
"foundational infrastructure for the Physical AI frontier"
Physical AI combines artificial intelligence with physical devices or environments, enabling machines to interact with and adapt to the real world in a human-like way. It matters to investors because it can lead to smarter robots, autonomous vehicles, or advanced sensors that improve efficiency and open new markets, potentially creating significant business opportunities and competitive advantages.
SPAD-SoC technical
"the world’s first 6D full-color ultra-sensitive lidar SPAD-SoC"
Net revenues RMB680.6 million 29.6% year-over-year increase
Net income RMB18.3 million Improved from RMB17.5 million net loss in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP net income RMB47.7 million Up from RMB8.6 million in Q1 2025
Lidar shipments 471,723 units ADAS 353,441 units; Robotics 118,282 units
Guidance

For Q2 2026, net revenues are expected between RMB850 million and RMB900 million, representing approximately 20% to 27% year-over-year growth based on current market conditions and customer demand.

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-41611

 

 

 

Hesai Group

 

10th Floor, Building A

No. 658 Zhaohua Road, Changning District

Shanghai 200050

People's Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x            Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

99.1Press Release — Hesai Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Hesai Group

 

  By : /s/ Yifan Li
  Name : Yifan Li
  Title : Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: May 19, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Hesai Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

Quarterly net revenues were RMB680.6 million (US$98.7 million) 1

Quarterly lidar shipments were 471,723 units

Quarterly net income was RMB18.3 million (US$2.7 million)

 

SHANGHAI, China, May. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Hesai Group (“Hesai” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

 

Management Remarks

 

“We are incredibly honored and excited to announce that Hesai serves as strategic lidar partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models enabling L3 autonomy. Meanwhile, the first quarter of 2026 marked a transformative chapter for Hesai as we began our strategic evolution from ‘Spatial Perception’ to ‘Spatial Intelligence.’ We are no longer just a global leader in lidar; we are building the foundational infrastructure for the Physical AI frontier,” said Dr. Yifan “David” Li, Hesai’s Co-Founder and CEO. “We continue to solidify the leadership in our core lidar business during the quarter. According to Gasgoo, we have maintained the No.1 position in China’s long-range automotive lidar market for 14 consecutive months, reaching 55% share in March 2026. Furthermore, our latest ASIC breakthrough, Picasso, represents a step-change for the industry. As the world’s first 6D full-color ultra-sensitive lidar SPAD-SoC, it integrates RGB color information with precise XYZ spatial data at the chip level, fundamentally bridging the gap between lidars and cameras. This next-generation technology will debut in our high-end ETX lidar model, offering configurations of up to 4,320 channels, with SOP expected in the second half of 2026. We believe our in-house developed full-color 6D SPAD-SoC has the potential to enable a unified perception paradigm not only for vehicles, but for any application where cameras are used today.”

 

Dr. Li continued, “Hesai is a deep-tech company committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Built on our core sensing and systems expertise, we are scaling from ‘1 to 10.’ Beyond our lidar business, we are driving our next decade of growth through Strategic Growth Initiatives (SGI), spanning the ‘eyes’ and ‘muscles’ of Physical AI. Our ambition is to digitize the real world and redefine how humans and robots perceive and act. At our Tech Day in April 2026, we showcased our first product under SGI, Kosmo, an AI algorithm-integrated spatial intelligence device designed to build real-world 3D data infrastructure for the Physical AI era. More importantly, Kosmo represents the entry point to a scalable new business model, expected to unlock recurring revenue streams and trillion-RMB downstream opportunities across robotics simulation and training, immersive media, 4D entertainment, and beyond. We are extremely excited about the next chapter of Hesai as we build transformative businesses to empower the Physical AI revolution.”

 

 

1All translations from RMB to USD for the first quarter of 2026 were made at the exchange rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on March 31, 2026, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

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“We kicked off 2026 with strong momentum, delivering another quarter of robust growth with year-over-year gains in scale and profitability,” said Mr. Andrew Fan, Hesai’s CFO. “Net revenues reached RMB681 million, up 30% year-over-year. This was driven by total shipments of 471,723 lidar units for the first quarter, reflecting strong, broad-based demand across both ADAS and Robotics. Our lidar business generated a solid operating profit of approximately RMB42 million, contributing to overall GAAP net income of RMB18 million for the quarter. This marks our fourth consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability and sixth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP profitability.”

 

Mr. Fan added, “To enhance transparency and better reflect our strategic evolution, we have refined our reporting structure into two segments: ‘Lidar Business’ and ‘Strategic Growth Initiatives.’ This framework highlights the self-sustained profitability of our lidar business alongside the long-term upside of our new initiatives. Supported by early traction, we expect SGI to contribute approximately RMB100 million in net revenues this year, with contributions expected to start in the second quarter of 2026. Looking ahead, we expect our financial performance to strengthen progressively through 2026, driven by the continued expansion of our lidar business and the ramp-up of SGI.”

 

·      Lidar Business Updates:

 

oAnnounced as strategic lidar partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models enabling L3 autonomy. The new supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programs in Europe and China, with lidar production supported by Hesai’s new Galileo manufacturing center in Thailand.

 

oRanked No.1 globally in long-range ADAS lidar with a 43% market share in 2025 (Yole Group), and achieved a 55% market share in China in March 2026 – roughly triple that of the second-ranked player (Gasgoo).

 

oHesai ATX lidar was selected for GAC Toyota’s 2026 bZ3X model, marking Hesai’s first entry into the Japanese automotive ecosystem.

 

oAt the recent Beijing Auto Show, Hesai’s lidar solutions were featured across 56 vehicle models from 24 leading automotive brands, ranking No.1 in lidar presence across exhibited models, further reinforcing our deep integration within China’s core automotive ecosystem. Key highlights include:

 

Li Auto Livis: Supported multi-lidar configurations of up to 4 Hesai lidars, marking the first mass production deployment of our FTX blind-spot lidar and enabling true 360° perception with high safety redundancy for intelligent driving systems.

 

Xiaomi: Secured new design wins for overseas models, further expanding our international footprint, with SOP expected from 2027 onward.

 

Geely: Deployed across multiple models from flagship brands including Geely Galaxy, Zeekr, and Smart, with additional models from other brands scheduled for SOP in the second half of 2026, strengthening our penetration across premium and mass-market EV segments.

 

Cadillac VISTIQ: Enabled the industry’s first mass-produced in-cabin lidar, co-developed to deliver seamless design and robust perception performance across all driving conditions.

 

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Other customers: Deployed across leading automotive brands and autonomous driving players at the auto show, including Audi, Lotus, BYD, Leapmotor, Great Wall Motor, Changan, Chery, Pony.ai, and WeRide, among many others.

 

oHesai lidar is powering new robotics applications across diversified emerging use cases:

 

Powered Honor’s humanoid robot “Lightning” with our JT128 lidar, to deliver a championship-winning performance that broke the human world record at the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon.

 

Secured an exclusive design win with Zelos to supply 200,000 lidar units and strengthened partnership with Neolix as its largest lidar supplier.

 

Entered the electric two-wheeler segment with NIU Technologies, where our FTX lidar powers its next-generation smart mobility platforms.

 

oHesai pioneers the “6D full-color lidar” era:

 

Introduced Picasso, our in-house developed, world-first 6D full-color ultra-sensitive SPAD-SoC. It achieves native chip-level fusion of color (RGB) and depth (XYZ) information, enabling direct generation of colorized point clouds to significantly enhance the spatial intelligence of ADAS and Robotics smart systems. With industry-leading performance, it delivers over 40% photon detection efficiency (PDE).

 

Powered by Picasso SPAD-SoC, the next-generation ETX series lidar delivers a maximum 600-meter range with up to 4,320 channels, making it the world’s first 6D full-color ultra-high-channel-count lidar. ETX is targeted for SOP in the second half of 2026, with broad global adoption expected in 2027-2028, delivering the industry’s first real-time chip-level fusion of color and 3D distance sensing.

 

Secured an exclusive design win with KargoBot for its Space 2.0 transport robots, marking the first mass-production deployment of our 6D full-color, 4,320-channel ETX as the primary lidar, alongside FTX blind-spot lidar on commercial vehicles. Additional customer engagements are currently underway.

 

·Strategic Growth Initiatives (SGI) Updates:

 

oUnveiled Kosmo, the first product under SGI, a revolutionary and industry-first spatial intelligence device integrating Hesai’s custom lidar, multi-sensor inputs, and proprietary 3DGS and AIGC algorithms to seamlessly capture and reconstruct high-fidelity 3D environments. It transforms spatial data capture from a complex, high-cost process into a standardized, scalable infrastructure layer.

 

oReceived early orders for Kosmo. As the entry point to a scalable new business model built around hardware, AI software, spatial data, and future platform services, Kosmo is expected to create recurring revenue streams and unlock a huge addressable market across robotics simulation and training, immersive media, 4D entertainment, and beyond.

 

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Operational Highlights  

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31, 2026 
ADAS lidar shipments   353,441 
Robotics lidar shipments   118,282 
Total lidar shipments   471,723 

 

·Q1 2026 ADAS lidar shipments were 353,441 units, representing an increase of 141.9% from 146,087 units in the corresponding period of 2025.

 

·Q1 2026 Robotics lidar shipments were 118,282 units, representing an increase of 137.8% from 49,731 units in the corresponding period of 2025.

 

·Q1 2026 Total lidar shipments were 471,723 units, representing an increase of 140.9% from 195,818 units in the corresponding period of 2025.

 

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2026

 

(in RMB millions, except for per ordinary share data and percentage)

 

   Q1 2026   Q1 2025   % Change 
Net revenues   680.6    525.3    29.6%
Gross margin   39.1%   41.7%   / 
Loss from operations   (8.6)   (33.4)   (74.4)%
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations   20.9    (7.3)   / 
Net income/(loss)   18.3    (17.5)   / 
Non-GAAP net income   47.7    8.6    452.9%
Net income/(loss) per ordinary share – basic   0.12    (0.13)   / 
Net income/(loss) per ordinary share – diluted   0.11    (0.13)   / 
Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share   0.31    0.07    365.3%
Diluted non-GAAP net income per ordinary share   0.29    0.06    370.0%

 

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·Net revenues were RMB680.6 million (US$98.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 29.6% from RMB525.3 million for the same period of 2025. Product revenues were RMB679.7 million (US$98.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 33.1% from RMB510.7 million for the same period of 2025. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to increased deliveries of both ADAS and Robotics lidar products due to robust demand, both in China and globally, partially offset by a decrease in average selling prices. Service revenues were RMB0.9 million (US$0.1 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing a decrease of 93.9% from RMB14.6 million for the same period of 2025. The year-over-year decrease was mainly driven by lower revenues from non-recurring engineering services.

 

·Cost of revenues was RMB414.5 million (US$60.1 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 35.4% from RMB306.1 million for the same period of 2025.

 

·Gross margin was 39.1% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 41.7% for the same period of 2025. The year-over-year decrease in gross margin was mainly attributable to a higher revenue contribution from products with relatively lower margins.

 

·Sales and marketing expenses were RMB41.5 million (US$6.0 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing a decrease of 17.9% from RMB50.5 million for the same period of 2025. The decrease was mainly driven by a decrease in payroll expenses of RMB9.2 million (US$1.3 million).

 

·General and administrative expenses were RMB52.8 million (US$7.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing a decrease of 2.4% from RMB54.1 million for the same period of 2025. The decrease was mainly driven by a decrease in professional service fees of RMB5.4 million (US$0.8 million), partially offset by an increase in expected credit losses of RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million).

 

·Research and development expenses were RMB204.7 million (US$29.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 11.7% from RMB183.3 million for the same period of 2025. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to an increase in payroll expenses of RMB13.6 million (US$2.0 million) and an increase in cost of materials of RMB2.8 million (US$0.4 million), reflecting our incremental investment in strategic growth initiatives.

 

·Loss from operations was RMB8.6 million (US$1.2 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with loss from operations of RMB33.4 million for the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP income from operations was RMB20.9 million (US$3.0 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB7.3 million for the first quarter of 2025.

 

·Net income was RMB18.3 million (US$2.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with net loss of RMB17.5 million for the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income was RMB47.7 million (US$6.9 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 452.9% from RMB8.6 million for the same period of 2025.

 

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·Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB18.3 million (US$2.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of RMB17.5 million for the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB47.7 million (US$6.9 million) for the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 452.9% from RMB8.6 million for the same period of 2025.

 

·Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB0.12 (US$0.02) and RMB0.11 (US$0.02), respectively, for the first quarter of 2026. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB0.31 (US$0.04) and RMB0.29 (US$0.04), respectively, for the first quarter of 2026.

 

·Cash reserve2 was RMB7,231.7 million (US$1,048.4 million) as of March 31, 2026, compared with RMB7,511.0 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects net revenues to be between RMB850 million (US$123 million) and RMB900 million (US$130 million), representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 20% to 27%.

 

The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on May 19, 2026 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on May 19, 2026).

 

For participants who wish to join the call by phone, please access the link provided below to complete the pre-registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, each participant will receive dial-in details to join the conference call.

 

Event Title: Hesai Group First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
   
Pre-registration Link: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054272-8nlxqj.html

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.hesaitech.com.

 

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately an hour after the conclusion of the call until May 26, 2026, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

 

United States: +1-855-883-1031
International: +61-7-3107-6325
Hong Kong, China: 800-930-639
China Mainland: 400-120-9216
Replay PIN: 10054272

 

 

2Cash reserve represents cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term time bank deposits.

 

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About Hesai

 

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525) is a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception. Leveraging full-stack proprietary ASIC capabilities and an integrated R&D-testing-manufacturing approach, Hesai has established industry-leading positions across core physical AI domains, including ADAS-equipped passenger vehicles, autonomous mobility, spatial intelligence, embodied AI, as well as industrial, agricultural, and service robots. Hesai has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart, and operates in-house factories in China and Thailand, with customers spanning more than 40 countries. As the AI-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, Hesai is committed to becoming a key enabler of physical AI - digitizing the real world and redefining how humans and robots perceive and act.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement Hesai’s consolidated financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, Hesai uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: income/loss from operation excluding share-based compensation expenses, net profit/loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net profit/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation, and per ordinary share net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this release.

 

Hesai believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. Hesai believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to Hesai’s historical performance and liquidity. Hesai believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude share-based compensation expenses that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP financial measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on March 31, 2026, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred to could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in the Company’s revenues, costs or expenditures; the trends in, expected growth and the market size of the ADAS and Robotics industries; the market for and adoption of lidar and related technology; the Company’s ability to produce high-quality products with wide market acceptance; the success of the Company’s customers in developing and commercializing products using its solutions, and the market acceptance of those products; the Company’s ability to introduce new products that meet its customers’ requirements; the Company’s expectations regarding the effectiveness of its marketing initiatives and the relationship with its third-party partners; competition in the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. In the event of any inconsistency between the English version of this earnings release and its Chinese translation, the English version of this document shall prevail unless otherwise stated.

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

Hesai Group

Capital Markets Department

Email: ir@hesaitech.com

 

Christensen Advisory

Tel: +86-10-5900-1548

Email: hesai@christensencomms.com

 

Source: Hesai Group

 

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HESAI GROUP

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   As of 
   December 31,         
   2025   March 31, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
ASSETS            
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   1,663,492    1,237,870    179,453 
Restricted cash   4,014    3,960    574 
Short-term investments   3,091,856    4,478,825    649,293 
Notes receivables   94,697    215,426    31,230 
Accounts receivable, net   1,262,220    950,471    137,789 
Inventories   670,453    721,739    104,630 
Prepayments and other current assets, net   282,431    348,678    50,549 
                
Total current assets   7,069,163    7,956,969    1,153,518 
Non-current assets:               
Property and equipment, net   1,099,283    1,091,126    158,180 
Long-term investments   2,781,670    1,541,069    223,408 
Intangible assets, net   95,507    92,967    13,477 
Land-use rights, net   39,015    38,799    5,625 
Right-of-use assets   109,318    101,058    14,650 
Other non-current assets   67,322    80,213    11,629 
                
Total non-current assets   4,192,115    2,945,232    426,969 
                
TOTAL ASSETS   11,261,278    10,902,201    1,580,487 

 

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   As of 
   December 31,         
   2025   March 31, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Short-term borrowings   448,233    482,171    69,900 
Note payable   150,199    146,017    21,168 
Accounts payable   592,560    449,019    65,094 
Contract liabilities   21,019    23,810    3,452 
Accrued warranty liability   77,672    87,928    12,747 
Income tax payable   27,157    27,517    3,989 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   578,495    383,279    55,564 
                
Total current liabilities   1,895,335    1,599,741    231,914 
Non-current liabilities               
Operating lease liabilities   85,555    76,823    11,137 
Long-term borrowings   278,727    258,164    37,426 
Other non-current liabilities   42,907    41,822    6,063 
                
Total non-current liabilities   407,189    376,809    54,626 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   2,302,524    1,976,550    286,540 
                
Shareholders’ equity               
Class A Ordinary shares   17    17    2 
Class B Ordinary shares   90    90    14 
Additional paid-in capital   11,925,963    11,957,722    1,733,506 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   6,530    (76,647)   (11,113)
Accumulated deficit   (2,973,846)   (2,955,531)   (428,462)
                
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   8,958,754    8,925,651    1,293,947 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   11,261,278    10,902,201    1,580,487 

 

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net revenues   525,302    680,555    98,660 
Cost of revenues   (306,067)   (414,535)   (60,095)
                
Gross profit   219,235    266,020    38,565 
Operating expenses:               
Sales and marketing expenses   (50,546)   (41,503)   (6,017)
General and administrative expenses   (54,087)   (52,776)   (7,651)
Research and development expenses   (183,306)   (204,673)   (29,671)
Other operating income, net   35,256    24,371    3,533 
                
Total operating expenses   (252,683)   (274,581)   (39,806)
                
Loss from operations   (33,448)   (8,561)   (1,241)
Interest income   20,521    56,829    8,238 
Interest expenses   (5,007)   (5,832)   (845)
Foreign exchange income/(loss), net   1,024    (24,190)   (3,507)
Other (loss)/income, net   (694)   71    10 
               
Net (loss)/income before income tax and share of loss in equity method investments   (17,604)   18,317    2,655 
Income tax benefit/(expense)   67    (2)    
Share of loss in equity method investment   (12)        
                
Net (loss)/income   (17,549)   18,315    2,655 
               
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company   (17,549)   18,315    2,655 

 

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   Three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net (loss)/earnings per share:            
Basic   (0.13)   0.12    0.02 
Diluted   (0.13)   0.11    0.02 
                
Weighted average ordinary shares used in calculating net (loss)/earnings per share:               
Basic   131,456,631    156,214,918    156,214,918 
Diluted   131,456,631    163,155,519    163,155,519 
                
Net (loss)/income   (17,549)   18,315    2,655 
                
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil:               
Foreign currency translation adjustments   31,898    (83,177)   (12,058)
Comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil   14,349    (64,862)   (9,403)

 

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Loss from operations   (33,448)   (8,561)   (1,241)
Add: Share-based compensation expenses   26,185    29,433    4,267 
                
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations   (7,263)   20,872    3,026 
                
Net (loss)/income   (17,549)   18,315    2,655 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses   26,185    29,433    4,267 
                
Non-GAAP net income   8,636    47,748    6,922 
                
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company   (17,549)   18,315    2,655 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses   26,185    29,433    4,267 
                
Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company   8,636    47,748    6,922 
                
Weighted average shares used in calculating net earnings per share               
Basic   131,456,631    156,214,918    156,214,918 
Diluted   138,705,035    163,155,519    163,155,519 
                
Non-GAAP net earnings per share               
Basic   0.07    0.31    0.04 
Diluted   0.06    0.29    0.04 

 

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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY SEGMENT

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise noted)

 

       Strategic     
   Lidar   Growth     
   Business   Initiatives   Total 
    RMB    RMB    RMB 
Net revenues   680,555        680,555 
                
Cost of revenues and total operating expenses   (638,611)   (50,505)   (689,116)
                
Income/(loss) from operations   41,944    (50,505)   (8,561)
                
Non-operating income, net             26,876 
                
Net income             18,315 

 

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FAQ

How did Hesai Group (HSAI) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Hesai Group delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with net revenues of RMB680.6 million, up 29.6% year-over-year. The company reported GAAP net income of RMB18.3 million and non-GAAP net income of RMB47.7 million, reflecting improved scale and operating leverage in its lidar business.

What were Hesai Group (HSAI)’s lidar shipments in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Hesai shipped 471,723 lidar units, including 353,441 ADAS units and 118,282 robotics units. These volumes underpinned the company’s RMB680.6 million in net revenues and highlight broad-based demand across passenger vehicles and robotics applications in China and globally.

Did Hesai Group (HSAI) achieve profitability in Q1 2026?

Yes. Hesai reported GAAP net income of RMB18.3 million in Q1 2026, compared with a net loss in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP net income reached RMB47.7 million, marking the company’s fourth consecutive GAAP-profitable quarter and sixth consecutive non-GAAP-profitable quarter, according to management commentary.

What guidance did Hesai Group (HSAI) provide for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, Hesai expects net revenues between RMB850 million and RMB900 million, implying approximately 20% to 27% year-over-year growth. This outlook reflects current market conditions, customer demand, and the anticipated ramp of both its core lidar business and Strategic Growth Initiatives.

How is Hesai Group (HSAI) segmenting its business and profits?

Hesai now reports two segments: “Lidar Business” and “Strategic Growth Initiatives.” In Q1 2026, the lidar segment generated RMB41.9 million of operating profit, while Strategic Growth Initiatives posted a RMB50.5 million operating loss as the company invests in new Physical AI products and services.

What strategic partnerships and technologies did Hesai Group (HSAI) highlight?

Hesai highlighted its role as a strategic lidar partner and confirmed supplier for Mercedes-Benz models enabling L3 autonomy. It also introduced Picasso, a 6D full-color ultra-sensitive lidar SPAD-SoC, which will debut in its ETX lidar model, targeting start of production in the second half of 2026.

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