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WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD) Q1 2026 revenue jumps 58% while net loss hits RMB389m

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WeRide Inc. reported strong top-line growth but continued losses for the first quarter of 2026. Revenue rose 57.6% year over year to RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million), driven by 116% growth in product revenue as robotaxi and other Level 4 vehicle sales scaled.

Service revenue reached RMB93.7 million, supporting gross profit of RMB39.6 million and a gross margin of 34.7%, roughly in line with last year. Operating loss was RMB431.0 million, and net loss was RMB389.1 million, translating to a basic and diluted loss of RMB0.38 per ordinary share, or RMB1.14 per ADS.

Management highlighted record revenue, an expanding global footprint, and progress in its GENESIS AI training platform. As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents totaled RMB5.18 billion (US$750.9 million), and total equity stood at RMB7.14 billion, giving the company a sizable capital base while it invests heavily in R&D and international robotaxi deployments.

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WeRide is growing revenue fast but remains deeply loss-making while holding a strong cash position.

WeRide delivered record Q1 2026 revenue of RMB114.1 million, up 57.6% year over year, with particularly rapid growth in product revenue as robotaxi and other L4 vehicle sales increased. Service revenue remains the larger contributor, underscoring a hybrid hardware–services model.

Despite an industry-leading gross margin of 34.7%, operating expenses of RMB469.1 million drove an operating loss of RMB430.976 million and an adjusted net loss of RMB326.178 million. These figures show that high R&D and commercialization spending continue to outweigh current revenue scale.

On the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalents of RMB5.18 billion and total equity of RMB7.14 billion provide a substantial buffer to fund ongoing expansion in China, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Future filings will clarify how quickly revenue growth and margin performance can narrow losses as deployments ramp across additional cities and markets.

Q1 2026 revenue RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 57.6% year over year
Gross margin 34.7% Q1 2026 gross profit RMB39.6 million on revenue RMB114.1 million
Operating loss RMB430.976 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net loss RMB389.085 million (US$56.406 million) Q1 2026 loss attributable to ordinary shareholders
Adjusted net loss RMB326.178 million (US$47.286 million) Non-IFRS measure excluding share-based compensation and FVTPL changes, Q1 2026
Cash and cash equivalents RMB5,179,621 thousand (US$750,887 thousand) As of March 31, 2026
Total equity RMB7,140,813 thousand (US$1,035,201 thousand) As of March 31, 2026
Global robotaxi fleet Approximately 1,300 vehicles As of April 30, 2026; around 1,000 vehicles in China
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"WRD 3.0 Becomes China’s First Four-Time Urban Intelligent Driving Champion"
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"Robotaxi, our flagship product, is a powerful demonstration of our autonomous driving technology"
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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: 001-42213

 

 

WeRide Inc.

 

 

21st Floor, Tower A, Guanzhou Life Science Innovation Center

No. 51, Luoxuan Road, Guangzhou International Biotech Island

Guangzhou 510005

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 ¨

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-286106 and 333-294551) and the registration statement on Form F-3ASR (Registration No. 333-291214) of WeRide Inc. (including any prospectuses forming a part of such registration statements) and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
     
99.1   Press Release – WeRide Inc. Announces 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.

 

  WeRide Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Jennifer Li
  Name: Jennifer Li
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 13, 2026

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

WRD 3.0 Becomes China’s First Four-Time Urban Intelligent Driving Champion,

WeRide Reports Record Q1 2026 Revenue, up 58% Year over Year

 

WeRide Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

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.

 

·Product revenue was RMB20.5 million (US$3.0 million), representing an increase of 115.8% year over year, primarily attributable to increased revenue from robotaxi and other L4 vehicle sales.

 

·Service revenue was RMB93.7 million (US$13.6 million), representing an increase of 49.0% year over year.

 

·Gross profit was RMB39.6 million (US$5.7 million), representing an increase of 55.9% year over year, with a gross profit margin of 34.7%.

 

·R&D expenses were RMB363.3 million (US$52.7 million), representing an increase of 11.5% year over year.

 

·Operating loss was RMB431.0 million (US$62.5 million), representing a narrowing of 1.2% year over year.

 

·As of March 31, 2026, WeRide held RMB6,177.8 million (US$895.6 million) in cash and cash equivalents and time deposits, RMB28.9 million (US$4.2 million) in investments in wealth management products which were included in financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”) and financial assets at amortized costs, and RMB18.0 million (US$2.6 million) in restricted cash, for an aggregate amount of RMB6,224.7 million (US$902.4 million).

 

Robotaxi Business Update

 

Robotaxi, our flagship product, is a powerful demonstration of our autonomous driving technology and plays a central role in our expansion and growth strategy. As of April 30, 2026, our global robotaxi fleet had reached a new milestone of approximately 1,300 vehicles.

 

China Operations

 

·Continued fleet expansion and broader operational design domain (“ODD”) coverage ushered in the thousand-vehicle era for WeRide’s China Robotaxi operations, further advancing commercialization and improving service accessibility. As of April 30, 2026, WeRide’s Robotaxi fleet in China had grown to approximately 1,000 vehicles, significantly enhancing customer coverage and reducing passenger waiting times. This ongoing growth underscores WeRide’s commercial readiness and lays the foundation for further service efficiency improvements, broader user adoption, and future large-scale deployment. WeRide plans to expand robotaxi service into one more Tier 1 city in 2026, marking another step forward in its commercialization strategy and geographic expansion.

 

·Fleet utilization and user adoption continued to climb, reflecting rising rider demand and ongoing commercialization progress. During the first quarter of 2026, average daily orders per vehicle exceeded 17, rising to 28 during peak periods. As of quarter-end, the number of registered users of WeRide’s robotaxi service had approximately doubled year over year, highlighting the growing user adoption of robotaxi services as an everyday mobility solution.

 

 

 

·Deeper partnerships advanced robotaxi ecosystem development and large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving. In April 2026, WeRide and Lenovo announced an expanded collaboration to accelerate the global deployment of autonomous vehicles. Over the next five years, the two companies expect to jointly deploy 200,000 AVs worldwide, including robotaxis.

 

International Operations

 

·Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service in Punggol launched with Grab. On April 1, 2026, WeRide officially commenced public operations in Singapore’s Punggol district in partnership with Grab, marking an important milestone in the Company’s Southeast Asia expansion. Since the initial trial phase began in January 2026, the service has accumulated over 30,000 kilometers of autonomous driving mileage, demonstrating the operational readiness and reliability of WeRide’s technology in a highly regulated international market.

 

·Dubai’s first fully driverless, fare-charging Robotaxi operation debuted. In April 2026, WeRide commenced operation of Dubai’s first fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in partnership with Uber and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (“RTA”), marking a significant breakthrough in autonomous mobility development in the Middle East. WeRide also continued to strengthen its leadership position in the Middle East robotaxi market, with services in Abu Dhabi now covering approximately 70% of the city’s core areas. WeRide plans to deploy 1,200 Robotaxis across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh by 2027.

 

·European footprint expanded into Slovakia. In March 2026, WeRide launched Slovakia’s first autonomous driving program through a strategic partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia, entering its fourth European market following France, Belgium and Switzerland. The program represents Europe’s first national-level, large-scale commercial deployment of multiple autonomous driving product lines and establishes a foundation for future fully driverless commercial operations.

 

Other Autonomous Applications

 

·WRD 3.0 became the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition’s first four-time champion. In April 2026, WeRide Driving (“WRD 3.0”), the Company’s one-stage end-to-end L2++ ADAS solution, became the first and only solution in the history of the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition to win four consecutive championships, further validating WeRide’s technological leadership in complex, real-world urban driving environments. Powered by WeRide’s GENESIS simulation world model and extensive L4 real-world road data, WRD 3.0 demonstrates strong scenario generalization, self-optimizing learning, and production-ready engineering performance across diverse configurations. This achievement further validates the maturity, competitiveness, and scalability of WeRide’s technology platform, while highlighting the transferability of its Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities to mass-production intelligent driving solutions.

 

·L2++ commercialization and OEM adoption continued to progress. In April 2026, GAC Aion officially launched the Aion N60, its first mass-produced passenger vehicle jointly developed by WeRide. Aion N60 also represents WeRide’s first mass-production deployment of one-stage end-to-end technology on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform. In addition, WRD 3.0 has secured production design wins across nearly 30 vehicle models with leading OEMs such as GAC and Chery, and plans to expand internationally with partners such as Tiggo, Lepas, Omoda, and JAECOO, bringing its proven intelligent driving solutions to a broader global market.

 

·Robobus deployments advanced globally. WeRide’s robobus operations at the Zurich airport received approval to remove the front-seat safety driver, a significant stride toward fully driverless commercial deployment. In Geneva, WeRide has begun collaborating with TPG, a leading public transport operator, to deploy its first robobus units. In France, WeRide will operate its Robobus shuttle service with Renault at the Roland Garros French Open for the third consecutive year.

 

·Our diversified mobility applications continue to generate additional revenue streams and strengthen our presence in 12 countries globally. As of April 30, 2026, WeRide’s global AV fleet, spanning robotaxis, robobuses, robovans, and robosweepers, expanded to approximately 2,800 vehicles.

 

 

 

Technology Development

 

·WeRide GENESIS improves long-tail corner-case data collection, generation and training efficiency by thousands of times versus traditional road testing. As a highly scalable and versatile simulation platform, WeRide GENESIS supports diverse urban driving environments, sensor configurations and vehicle platforms, spanning applications from Level 2++ ADAS to Level 4 Robotaxis. By enabling AI drivers worldwide to be trained and validated on a unified platform, WeRide GENESIS eliminates the need for separate simulation systems across cities and vehicle models, significantly enhancing development efficiency and scalability. Leveraging generative AI and closed-loop simulation capabilities, the platform can recreate rare and extreme real-world driving scenarios that are difficult to capture on public roads, further accelerating algorithm iteration, validation and global deployment.

 

·Multi-Chip Compatibility for Scalable Autonomous Driving. In April 2026, WRD 3.0 achieved multi-chip compatibility across NVIDIA DRIVE, Qualcomm Snapdragon and SiEngine StarLight platforms, enabling flexible deployment of L2++ ADAS solutions across a wide range of computing configurations and cost tiers. WRD 3.0 also integrates the algorithmic capabilities and safety standards validated through WeRide’s long-term, real-world Level 4 autonomous driving operations into an L2++ solution for mass production.

 

·SiEngine Technology partnership strengthened ADAS Ecosystem. In April 2026, WeRide signed a strategic partnership agreement with SiEngine Technology to deepen “chip + algorithm” integration and accelerate the large-scale deployment of L2++ ADAS solutions across a broader range of vehicle segments and pricing tiers.

 

Management Commentary

 

Tony Han, WeRide's Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, stated, The first quarter of 2026 marked continued progress in WeRide’s autonomous driving technology and global deployment, with WeRide GENESIS at the center of this momentum. As our proprietary closed-loop simulation, foundation model and AI training platform, GENESIS integrates large-scale data, simulation and end-to-end model training to enhance system generalization, accelerate iteration cycles and support scalable deployment across diverse cities, vehicle platforms and operating environments. During the quarter, we expanded robotaxi operations in China and overseas while advancing L2++ ADAS commercialization. In China, our robotaxi fleet had grown to approximately 1,000 vehicles, with registered users approximately doubling year over year. These achievements reinforce our confidence that WeRide is on a clear path to becoming a definitive global autonomous driving platform, powered by stronger AI training infrastructure.”

 

Jennifer Li, WeRide’s Chief Financial Officer and Head of International, added, “We delivered first quarter revenue of US$16.5 million, up 58% year over year, driven by 116% growth in product revenue as robotaxi and other L4 vehicle sales scaled. Gross margin remained industry-leading at 35%, supported by our efficient deployment playbook and focus on higher-value mobility markets. Gross profit grew 56% year over year, while operating loss continued to narrow despite sustained R&D investment. With fully driverless services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, public ride-hailing in Singapore, and Slovakia set to become our fourth European market, we continue to demonstrate safe, reliable deployment across diverse regulatory environments.”

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Revenue

 

Total revenue grew 57.6% year over year to RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB72.4 million in the same period of 2025.

 

·Product revenue increased by 115.8% year over year from RMB9.5 million in the first quarter of 2025 to RMB20.5 million (US$3.0 million) in the same period of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to increased revenue from robotaxi and other L4 vehicle sales.

 

·Service revenue increased 49.0% year over year from RMB62.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 to RMB93.7 million (US$13.6 million) in the same period of 2026. The increase was primarily attributable to intelligent data services and ADAS services.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Cost of revenue was RMB74.5 million (US$10.8 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB47.1 million in the same period of 2025. The increase in cost of revenue was in line with the increase in product sales as well as the increase in revenue from intelligent data services.

 

 

 

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

 

Gross profit was RMB39.6 million (US$5.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB25.4 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin was 34.7% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 35.0% in the same period of 2025.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses were RMB469.1 million (US$68.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB463.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

·R&D expenses were RMB363.3 million (US$52.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB325.7 million in the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation, R&D expenses were RMB322.3 million, compared with RMB278.0 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of 15.9%. The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB20.3 million in material consumption and depreciation and amortization expenses; and (ii) an increase of RMB16.6 million in service fees for R&D projects.

 

·Administrative expenses were RMB83.1 million (US$12.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB123.9 million in the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation, administrative expenses were RMB61.0 million, compared with RMB73.9 million in the same period of 2025, representing a decrease of 17.5%. The decrease was primarily due to a RMB19.0 million decrease in professional services fees mainly related to audit and legal compliance services, partially offset by an increase of RMB1.8 million in personnel costs.

 

·Selling expenses were RMB22.7 million (US$3.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB13.9 million in the same period of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation, selling expenses were RMB21.7 million, compared with RMB12.0 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of 81.0%, in line with business growth.

 

Net Loss

 

·Net loss was RMB389.1 million (US$56.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB385.1 million in the same period of 2025.

 

·Non-IFRS adjusted net loss1 was RMB326.2 million (US$47.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB294.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per ADS2

 

·Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB0.38 (US$0.06) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB0.46 in the same period of 2025.

 

·Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB1.14 (US$0.18) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1.38 in the same period of 2025.

 

Balance Sheet

 

·As of March 31, 2026, WeRide held RMB6,177.8 million (US$895.6 million) in cash and cash equivalents and time deposits, RMB28.9 million (US$4.2 million) in investments in wealth management products which were included in financial assets at FVTPL and financial assets at amortized costs, and RMB18.0 million (US$2.6 million) in restricted cash, for an aggregate amount of RMB6,224.7 million (US$902.4 million).

 

 

1 Non-IFRS adjusted net loss is defined as net loss for the period excluding share-based compensation expenses and fair value changes of financial assets at FVTPL.

2 ADS-to-Class A ordinary share ratio is 1:3.

 

 

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

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

 

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures

 

In evaluating its business, the Company considers and uses the non-IFRS financial measure of adjusted net loss as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. The Company believes that adjusted net loss provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s consolidated results of operations in the same manner as it helps the Company’s management. The Company defines adjusted net loss as net loss for the period excluding share-based compensation expenses and fair value changes of financial assets at FVTPL.

 

The Company presents the non-IFRS financial measure because it is used by its management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. Adjusted net loss enables the Company’s management to assess the Company’s operating results without considering the impact of the aforementioned non-cash adjustment items that it does not consider to be indicative of its core operations. Accordingly, the Company believes that the use of this non-IFRS financial measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as its management and board of directors.

 

This non-IFRS financial measure is not defined under IFRS and is not presented in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using the adjusted net loss is that it does not reflect all items of expenses that affect the Company’s operations. Further, this non-IFRS measure may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited.

 

The non-IFRS financial measure should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to loss for the period or any other measure of performance information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s historical non-IFRS financial measure in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measure, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measure presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measure presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing the Company’s data comparatively. It is encouraged that you review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Details for the conference call are as follows:

 

Event Title: WeRide Inc. First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

 

Registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI4f8923e8635f4caebcbd76616557ca14

 

Chinese Simultaneous Interpretation Registration Link (listen-only mode): https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI6622e7a1888d405d82d9f8ee057ac85c

 

All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN, which can be used to join the conference call. A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at ir.weride.ai.

 

 

 

About WeRide

 

WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 40 cities across 12 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in eight markets: China, Switzerland, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost-effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

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. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about WeRide’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in WeRide’s filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and WeRide does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Contacts

 

Investor inquiries: ir@weride.ai

Press inquiries: pr@weride.ai

 

Piacente Financial Communications

E-mail: weride@thepiacentegroup.com

 

 

 

WeRide Inc.

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

    As of  
    March 31,
2026
    March 31,
2026
    December 31,
2025
 
    RMB’000     US$’000     RMB’000  
ASSETS                        
Non-current assets                        
Property and equipment     440,519       63,862       378,769  
Right-of-use assets     57,140       8,284       65,870  
Intangible assets     16,804       2,436       17,966  
Goodwill     44,758       6,489       44,758  
Restricted cash – non-current     12,874       1,866       6,487  
Financial assets at FVTPL – non-current     198,031       28,708       188,083  
Other non-current assets     73,840       10,705       23,668  
                         
Total non-current assets     843,966       122,350       725,601  
                         
Current assets                        
Inventories     338,107       49,015       321,021  
Contract assets     26,691       3,869       23,305  
Trade receivables     421,992       61,176       462,135  
Prepayments and other receivables     292,067       42,341       269,986  
Prepayments to and amounts due from                        
related parties     12,715       1,843       9,010  
Financial assets at FVTPL – current     2,443       354       144,252  
Financial assets measured at amortized cost     26,427       3,831       -  
Time deposits     998,206       144,709       301,401  
Cash and cash equivalents     5,179,621       750,887       6,666,304  
Restricted cash – current     5,154       747       12,910  
                         
Total current assets     7,303,423       1,058,772       8,210,324  
                         
Total assets     8,147,389       1,181,122       8,935,925  
                         
EQUITY                        
Total equity     7,140,813       1,035,201       7,900,174  

 

 

 

WeRide Inc.

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Continued)

 

    As of  
  

March 31,

2026

  

March 31,

2026

  

December 31,

2025

 
   RMB’000   US$’000   RMB’000 
LIABILITIES               
Non-current liabilities               
Lease liabilities – non-current   21,018    3,047    23,241 
Deferred tax liabilities   3,240    470    3,489 
Other non-current liabilities   24,832    3,600    7,720 
                
Total non-current liabilities   49,090    7,117    34,450 
                
Current liabilities               
Short-term bank loans   294,244    42,656    324,263 
Trade payables   191,057    27,697    163,000 
Other payables, deposits received and accrued expenses   366,869    53,183    408,357 
Contract liabilities   30,983    4,492    28,512 
Lease liabilities – current   25,562    3,706    31,920 
Amounts due to related parties   5,471    793    1,949 
Put option liabilities   43,300    6,277    43,300 
                
Total current liabilities   957,486    138,804    1,001,301 
                
Total liabilities   1,006,576    145,921    1,035,751 
                
Total equity and liabilities   8,147,389    1,181,122    8,935,925 

 

 

 

WeRide Inc.

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
   RMB’000   US$’000   RMB’000 
Revenue               
Product revenue   20,461    2,966    9,500 
Service revenue   93,679    13,581    62,937 
    114,140    16,547    72,437 
                
Cost of revenue               
Cost of goods sold   (13,136)   (1,904)   (4,762)
Cost of services   (61,400)   (8,901)   (42,320)
    (74,536)   (10,805)   (47,082)
                
Gross profit   39,604    5,742    25,355 
                
Research and development expenses(a)   (363,325)   (52,671)   (325,717)
Administrative expenses(a)   (83,068)   (12,042)   (123,881)
Selling expenses(a)   (22,681)   (3,288)   (13,931)
Other net income   11,632    1,686    2,684 
Impairment loss on receivables and contract assets   (13,138)   (1,905)   (723)
Operating loss   (430,976)   (62,478)   (436,213)
                
Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain   (10,835)   (1,571)   4,072 
Interest income   53,904    7,814    39,746 
Fair value changes of financial assets at FVTPL   1,212    176    9,183 
Other finance costs   (2,301)   (334)   (1,419)
                
Loss before taxation   (388,996)   (56,393)   (384,631)
                
Income tax   (89)   (13)   (441)
                
Loss for the period   (389,085)   (56,406)   (385,072)
                

Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company

   (389,085)   (56,406)   (385,072)
                
Loss per ordinary share               
Basic and diluted loss per Class A and Class B ordinary share   (0.38)   (0.06)   (0.46)
                
Loss per ADS               
Basic and diluted loss per ADS   (1.14)   (0.18)   (1.38)

 

 

 

Note:

 

(a)            Includes share-based compensation expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
    RMB’000    US$’000    RMB’000 
Research and development expenses   (41,054)   (5,952)   (47,723)
Administrative expenses   (22,074)   (3,200)   (49,993)
Selling expenses   (991)   (144)   (1,948)
                

Total share-based compensation expenses

   (64,119)   (9,296)   (99,664)

 

 

 

WeRide Inc.

 

Reconciliation of IFRS Measure to Non-IFRS Measure

 

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of net loss to non-IFRS net loss for the periods indicated:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2026   2025 
    RMB’000    US$’000    RMB’000 
Loss for the period   (389,085)   (56,406)   (385,072)
Add:               
Share-based compensation expenses   64,119    9,296    99,664 
Fair value changes of financial assets at FVTPL   (1,212)   (176)   (9,183)
                
Adjusted net loss   (326,178)   (47,286)   (294,591)

 

 

FAQ

How did WeRide (WRD) perform financially in Q1 2026?

WeRide reported Q1 2026 revenue of RMB114.1 million (US$16.5 million), up 57.6% year over year. Gross profit reached RMB39.6 million with a 34.7% gross margin, while the company remained loss-making at the operating and net income levels.

What was WeRide’s net loss and EPS for Q1 2026?

WeRide recorded a Q1 2026 net loss of RMB389.1 million. Basic and diluted loss per Class A and Class B ordinary share was RMB0.38, and basic and diluted loss per ADS was RMB1.14, reflecting continued heavy investment relative to current revenues.

How strong is WeRide’s balance sheet after Q1 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, WeRide reported cash and cash equivalents of RMB5.18 billion (US$750.9 million) and total equity of RMB7.14 billion. Total assets were RMB8.15 billion, indicating a sizable capital base to support ongoing R&D and global deployment efforts.

What were WeRide’s gross margin and operating expenses in Q1 2026?

WeRide generated a Q1 2026 gross margin of 34.7% on gross profit of RMB39.6 million. Operating expenses totaled RMB469.1 million, including substantial research and development spending, leading to an operating loss of RMB431.0 million for the quarter.

What is WeRide’s non-IFRS adjusted net loss for Q1 2026?

WeRide’s non-IFRS adjusted net loss for Q1 2026 was RMB326.2 million (US$47.3 million). This measure excludes RMB64.1 million of share-based compensation and fair value changes of financial assets at FVTPL, which management believes are not indicative of core operating performance.

How large is WeRide’s robotaxi fleet as of April 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, WeRide’s global robotaxi fleet had reached approximately 1,300 vehicles. In China alone, the robotaxi fleet was about 1,000 vehicles, highlighting the company’s focus on scaling autonomous ride-hailing operations in its home market and overseas.

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