The Chinese electric-vehicle giant is trying everything to win over customers and investors alike. BYD has promised to compensate buyers who wait more than 30 days for their cars, approved a dividend payout, and ramped up production of its ultra-fast-charging battery. None of it has stopped the stock from plunging to fresh 52-week lows.
Shareholders will receive 0.358 yuan per share on July 31, following the annual general meeting’s approval. That small payout, however, does little to offset a 26% year-to-date decline that has wiped out more than half the value from last July’s peak of €14.80. The stock now trades at around €8.10, having touched a 52-week low of €8.03 on one session and slipped to €8.08 on another.
Charging in Minutes, Not Hours
BYD’s second-generation Blade battery is the centerpiece of its technology push. The company has scaled up production to avoid supply bottlenecks as it prepares for the July 2 launch of the Seal 08 sedan, priced at roughly 250,000 yuan. The battery can recharge to 70% in just five minutes, even in extreme cold, according to the company.
Longer-term, BYD plans a limited introduction of solid-state batteries in 2027, with mass-market availability targeted for 2030. The automaker is also taking the unusual step of assuming liability when its own driver-assistance system is active, signaling deep confidence in the technology.
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Expansion Down Under and Beyond
International sales are rebounding sharply. BYD delivered 160,644 vehicles abroad in May, an 80% jump from a year earlier, breaking an eight-month streak of declining overseas shipments. The latest market addition is New Zealand, where Colonial Motor will build a dealer network to reach more customers directly.
Stretched Valuations, Softer Margins
Technical indicators suggest extreme overselling. The relative strength index stands at 18.7–18.9, a level that historically has preceded rebounds. Yet the price war in China continues to squeeze margins, and the next earnings report—expected around mid-August—will show whether BYD can cushion the blow in the second half.
Analysts forecast full-year earnings of 4.38 yuan per share. For now, the market remains unimpressed by operational wins, leaving the stock stuck near its nadir even as the company accelerates on all fronts.
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