Equity Profile

HSAI

Hesai Group

Consumer DiscretionaryAutomotive Parts & Equipment$3.0B

Aug13Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Hesai Group (HSAI) operates in the automotive parts and equipment sector, focusing on advanced sensor technologies for autonomous vehicles. As the automotive industry increasingly embraces automation and electric vehicles, Hesai's innovations are crucial for enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation.

Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

This metric will indicate how well Hesai is capturing market demand in a competitive landscape.

N/A

Gross Margin

A strong gross margin will reflect the company's ability to manage costs while maintaining pricing power.

N/A

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HSAI Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.76%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Hesai reported an EPS of $0.04, but the revenue figures were not disclosed. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 9.02% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about Hesai's upcoming earnings, given the potential for growth in the autonomous vehicle market. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty to expectations.

Bull Case

If Hesai can demonstrate strong revenue growth and maintain healthy margins, it could signal robust demand for its products, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the earnings report reveals disappointing growth or margin contraction, it could lead to further declines in stock price, especially given the recent negative reactions.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the projected revenue growth for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth will be a key indicator of market demand and the company's competitive position in the automotive sector.

How is Hesai managing its gross margins amid rising costs?

Understanding margin management will provide insight into the company's operational efficiency and pricing strategy.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Hesai's ability to capture market share in the growing autonomous vehicle sector, as recent trends suggest increased demand for advanced sensor technologies.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting traders expect volatility that may not align with current consensus.

The historical performance shows that Hesai has the potential to outperform expectations based on previous earnings reactions.

Key Risk

If revenue growth comes in below 5%, it could challenge the optimistic outlook held by the market.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Hesai can sustain growth in a competitive environment, especially as costs rise.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating revenue growth of over 15% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth falls below 5%, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±29.86%

Historical Avg

±5.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect considerable volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±29.9% while HSAI has averaged ±5.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

67.7%

Calls (72K)P/C Ratio: 0.66Puts (38K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Discretionary

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 21 (38%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Discretionary in the last 2 years. 13 of 21 (62%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.9%, with a raw directional average of +2.2% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hesai beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 5.75%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react moderately, reflecting cautious sentiment.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 9.02%, as seen in previous quarters.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or partnerships in the autonomous vehicle space.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on gross margins.
3Insights into market demand trends for sensor technologies.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth and market conditions.
5Responses to competitive pressures in the automotive parts sector.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Revenue Growth

This metric will indicate how well Hesai is capturing market demand in a competitive landscape.

N/A

Gross Margin

A strong gross margin will reflect the company's ability to manage costs while maintaining pricing power.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

HSAI Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-4.76%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Hesai reported an EPS of $0.04, but the revenue figures were not disclosed. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 9.02% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Hesai can demonstrate strong revenue growth and maintain healthy margins, it could signal robust demand for its products, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the earnings report reveals disappointing growth or margin contraction, it could lead to further declines in stock price, especially given the recent negative reactions.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the projected revenue growth for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth will be a key indicator of market demand and the company's competitive position in the automotive sector.

How is Hesai managing its gross margins amid rising costs?

Understanding margin management will provide insight into the company's operational efficiency and pricing strategy.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Hesai's ability to capture market share in the growing autonomous vehicle sector, as recent trends suggest increased demand for advanced sensor technologies.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting traders expect volatility that may not align with current consensus.

The historical performance shows that Hesai has the potential to outperform expectations based on previous earnings reactions.

Key Risk

If revenue growth comes in below 5%, it could challenge the optimistic outlook held by the market.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Hesai can sustain growth in a competitive environment, especially as costs rise.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating revenue growth of over 15% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth falls below 5%, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±29.86%

Historical Avg

±5.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect considerable volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±29.9% while HSAI has averaged ±5.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

67.7%

Calls (72K)P/C Ratio: 0.66Puts (38K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Discretionary

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 21 (38%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Hesai beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 5.75%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react moderately, reflecting cautious sentiment.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 9.02%, as seen in previous quarters.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches or partnerships in the autonomous vehicle space.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on gross margins.
3Insights into market demand trends for sensor technologies.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth and market conditions.
5Responses to competitive pressures in the automotive parts sector.