Lucid begins 'operational reset' as CEO says EV maker will delay midsize vehicle
📰 source: cnbc_topnews · 💼 business
lucid group missed wall street's second-quarter expectations as the ev maker conducts an "operational reset" amid leadership changes and cost-cutting. the company is delaying its midsize vehicle from end of this year to "most likely" the second half of next year, ceo silvio napoli told cnbc on tuesday. napoli, who started leading in june, said rushed prior launches led to quality issues: "they're going to be structured, complete when they launch."
lucid reported a loss per share of $3.30 vs. $2.46 expected, revenue of $405 million vs. $416 million expected. net loss exceeded $1 billion, up from $539.4 million a year earlier. production was 4,774 vehicles (up 24% y/y), deliveries 3,953 (up 19%). the company reduced production at its arizona plant from two shifts to one in june. it identified $1.4 billion in cash flow improvement opportunities this year, including $600-800 million in vehicle inventory, $500 million in capex, and $200 million in operating expenses. lucid reported $3 billion in liquidity, expected to last well into 2027. the "transformation program" focuses on cash/cost, customer/quality, and culture/team, with its uber and nuro robotaxi program a "top priority." shares remain off nearly 30% in 2026.
why it matters: lucid's operational reset and delay of a key model signal cash burn concerns, with shares down 30% in 2026.
source: cnbc_topnews
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