Lucid Group Stock Falls 4% As Widening Q4 Loss and Workforce Cuts Weigh In

Aditya Raghunath4 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated Feb 25, 2026

Key Stats for Lucid Group Stock

  • Pre-Market Price change for Lucid Group stock: -4%
  • $LCID Share Price as of Feb. 24 $10
  • 52-Week High: $34
  • $LCID Stock Price Target: $17

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What Happened?

Lucid Group (LCID) stock is down in pre-market after the electric vehicle maker reported a significantly wider quarterly loss and announced workforce reductions affecting 12% of its U.S. salaried employees.

  • The company lost $3.62 per share in Q4, missing Wall Street’s estimate of a $2.62 loss by nearly 40%. While revenue beat expectations at $523 million, up from the projected $468 million, investors focused on the mounting losses and operational challenges.
  • Adding to investor concerns, Lucid revised its 2025 production numbers downward from 18,378 vehicles to 17,840 units after discovering that 538 vehicles hadn’t completed certain internal validation procedures.
  • The company also announced layoffs aimed at achieving $500 million in cost savings over three years, signaling ongoing financial pressure despite growing revenues.
LCID Stock Q4 Earnings vs. Estimates in Million USD (TIKR)

Lucid Group stock faced additional headwinds amid broader market uncertainty around EVs, as the phaseout of federal incentives created demand challenges across the industry.

The company’s path to profitability remains unclear, though management emphasized disciplined cost management and efficiency gains as top priorities for 2026.

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What the Market Is Telling Us About Lucid Group Stock

The sharp decline in Lucid Group stock suggests investors remain skeptical about the company’s near-term prospects despite some positive signals.

While Lucid guided for 25,000 to 27,000 vehicles in 2026—representing potential growth of 40% to 51%—the market appears more concerned about widening losses and cash burn.

The company reported a $2.7 billion net loss for 2025, essentially flat compared to the prior year, even as revenue doubled.

Investors should note that Lucid maintains $4.6 billion in liquidity, extending into the first half of 2027, providing a runway to execute its growth plans.

The upcoming launch of a more affordable midsize vehicle later this year could be a catalyst, though it won’t materially impact 2026 production numbers.

With an investor day scheduled for March 12, shareholders will be watching closely for concrete details on the path to profitability and how the company plans to compete in an increasingly challenging EV market.

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