Pony AI Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the autonomous mobility business in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company provides robotaxi services that include autonomous vehicle (AV) engineering solutions, such as AV software deployment and maintenance; vehicle integration and engineering; and road-testing services to original equipment manufacturers and transportation network companies. It also offers robotruck services that provide transportation services to logistics platforms. In addition, the company engages in the licensing and applications business that comprises personally-owned vehicle intelligent solutions, including intelligent driving software solutions, proprietary vehicle domain controller products, and data analytics tools; vehicle integration services, software development, and licensing services; and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) products and services to enhance road safety. The company's customers include OEMs and TNCs; OEMs and logistics platforms; and sensor and hardware component suppliers. Pony AI Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
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Pony AI Q2 revenue surges 69% on robotaxi growth
Pony AI reported second-quarter 2026 total revenue of $36.2 million, a 69% increase from $21.5 million a year earlier, driven by a 691% jump in robotaxi revenue to $12.1 million and a 40% rise in robotruck revenue to $13.3 million. The company's robotaxi fleet expanded to 2,000 vehicles, with plans to reach 3,500 by year-end, and it has secured over 4,000 vehicle commitments from Uber and other overseas partners, including more than 2,000 robotaxis across five European cities. Gross margin improved to 17.5% from 16.1%, while net loss narrowed 14.9% to $45.4 million, and cash reserves stood at $1.39 billion as of June 30, 2026. Management said it is on track to surpass its goal of operating in 20 cities by year-end and expects robotaxi revenue to exceed 3.5 times last year's level.
Road Traffic Law amendment draft introduces first dedicated chapter on autonomous driving, clarifying automaker liability and banning false advertising
The draft amendment to the Road Traffic Safety Law introduces for the first time a dedicated chapter with special provisions for autonomous vehicles, clarifying that when traffic violations occur while autonomous driving functions are activated, the manufacturer or importer will be responsible for handling them, and requiring that autonomous driving functions must not be falsely or exaggeratedly advertised. The draft has 9 chapters and 170 articles, and also stipulates that autonomous vehicles must pass road traffic rule compliance testing and be legally registered before hitting the road, and implements a compulsory motor vehicle traffic accident liability insurance system. Cui Dongshu, head of the Passenger Car Market Information Joint Conference of the China Automobile Dealers Association, said this legal revision clarifies primary responsibility at the legal level and resolves the long-standing pain point of liability attribution. Market reaction was mixed. Hong Kong-listed new energy vehicle makers broadly fell, with XPeng down 9.19 percent, NIO down 3.45 percent, Li Auto down 3.60 percent, and Leapmotor down 5.71 percent. Among robotaxi concept stocks, Pony AI fell 5.62 percent and WeRide fell 3.95 percent. Meanwhile, the upstream intelligent driving industry chain was relatively resilient, with Desay SV down slightly by 0.45 percent, Momenta up 5.97 percent, and Horizon Robotics up slightly by 0.53 percent.
Pony AI reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $36.2 million, up 69% from $21.5 million a year earlier, driven by a 691% increase in robotaxi revenue and an expanded fleet of roughly 2,000 vehicles. Chairman and CEO James Peng said robotaxi revenue rose to a record $12.1 million, while robotruck revenue grew 40% to $13.3 million and intelligent solutions revenue rose 4% to $10.8 million. The company expects to reach 3,500 vehicles by year-end and operate in more than 20 cities by the end of 2026, and it has secured commitments for more than 4,000 vehicles from Uber and other international partners, including over 2,000 robotaxis across five European cities. Net loss narrowed 14.9% to $45.4 million, and the company held $1.39 billion in cash and investments at quarter-end.
Pony.ai and Uber Expand Robotaxi Partnership Across Europe
Pony.ai announced on August 14 that it will deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber that dates back to May 2025. The rollout extends from an existing commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities, with plans to reach the Middle East as well. Uber processed $58 billion in gross bookings in the second quarter, with $25 billion paid to its 10.2 million drivers, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has signaled autonomous vehicle cities could double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to commit to partners. Uber added more first-time users over the past year than in any twelve months of the last five, with monthly active platform consumers up 16% year-over-year and trips up 18%, while non-GAAP net income climbed 29% to $1.6 billion. Pony.ai gave no timeline for the robotaxi rollout and did not name the four additional cities, and hedge fund ownership of Uber slipped from 153 funds to 147 last quarter while ownership of Pony.ai climbed from 23 to 31.
Pony AI Stock Seen as Undervalued After Uber Robotaxi Expansion Plan
Pony AI shares are drawing valuation attention after the company and Uber announced plans to deploy more than 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe, with additional expansion planned in the Middle East. The stock trades at US$8.14, down 49.35% year-to-date despite a 13.85% one-month rebound, and its one-year total shareholder return is down 48.68%. Simply Wall St's most followed valuation narrative places fair value at $10.00 a share, implying the stock is 18.6% undervalued, while a separate SWS fair value estimate points to $28.62. However, Pony AI trades at 32.1 times sales, far above the US Software industry at 3.9 times and peers at 5.5 times, signaling investors are already paying a heavy premium for growth.
Uber and Pony.ai Expand Partnership to Deploy Over 2,000 Robotaxis Across Europe
Uber Technologies and Pony.ai are expanding their partnership to deploy more than 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe, with plans to extend the collaboration to the Middle East. The expansion will move beyond the existing commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia, to four additional European cities, and the Zagreb service will become available on the Uber platform. Pony.ai will provide its Level 4 autonomous driving technology and deployment expertise, while Uber will offer customer access through its platform, including booking, payments and support. Local fleet partners will handle day-to-day operations in each market. The companies first announced their partnership in May 2025, and in 2026 they partnered with Croatian company Verne to launch Europe's first commercial Robotaxi service in Zagreb.
National standard for autonomous driving in intelligent connected vehicles takes effect, multiple ride-hailing concept stocks hit daily limit
The mandatory national standard, Safety Requirements for Automated Driving Systems of Intelligent Connected Vehicles, has been officially released and is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027. Ride-hailing concept stocks surged, with Space-Time Technology hitting the daily limit twice in four days, and Dazhong Transportation and Xingmin Intelligent Transportation also reaching the daily limit. The standard applies to M and N category vehicles equipped with Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving systems, setting clear requirements in areas such as full-lifecycle safety assurance, dynamic driving task execution, human-machine interaction, and safety analysis. China Securities pointed out that 2026 will be a critical watershed for China's intelligent driving, shifting from a functionality race to institutionalized commercial deployment. Automakers will transition to roles encompassing manufacturing, design, and operations. In the components sector, companies like Pony.ai, WeRide, and Apollo Go are expected to benefit. Zheshang Securities estimates that by 2029, the hardware market for Level 2 and above intelligent driving will reach 460.8 billion yuan, an increase of 151.8 billion yuan from 2026, and recommends focusing on four sub-sectors: complete vehicles, components, algorithm chips, and intelligent driving application layers.
Pony.ai and Sinotrans Form Logistics Technology Joint Venture, Expanding into Multiple AI Businesses
Qingzhui Logistics Technology Co., Ltd., jointly held by a Pony.ai affiliate and Sinotrans, has recently established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Beijing Qingzhui Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. The new company's legal representative is He Xing, and its business scope covers artificial intelligence basic software development, artificial intelligence application software development, electronic product sales, intelligent vehicle-mounted equipment sales, and automotive component research and development, among other AI-related businesses.
Zacks Analysis Picks Pony AI Over Uber in Autonomous Ride-Hailing Race
Zacks Investment Research sees Pony AI as a better pick than Uber Technologies in the autonomous ride-hailing space. The robotaxi market, valued at $0.4 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $45.7 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 91.8%. Uber pursues a partnership-driven strategy, recently teaming with WeRide to launch robotaxi services in Zurich and Madrid, and with Amazon's Zoox for a Los Angeles deployment next year. Pony AI has expanded its Singapore service through the ComfortDelGro Zig app and aims to be in more than 20 cities worldwide by end-2026, while deepening coverage in Guangzhou, China. Pony AI carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Uber a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stellantis launches robotaxi pilot in Luxembourg and Dodge-Under Armour collaboration
Stellantis is partnering with Pony AI and Bolt on an autonomous mobility pilot in Luxembourg, while its Dodge brand has launched a collaboration with Under Armour linking performance vehicles to athletic and lifestyle apparel. A former senior software executive has also outlined identity risks for luxury automakers as EVs and AI reshape vehicle design, sales, and experience. These moves place Stellantis at the center of debates on autonomous services, brand equity, and software-driven identity. The Luxembourg pilot signals a preference for external technology and mobility partnerships over in-house development. For investors, the developments provide context on how Stellantis positions its brands and software capabilities across robotaxis and lifestyle collaborations, with identity and pricing power remaining key questions as EV and AI features become more common.
Pony AI Stock Could More Than Double From Here, Analysts Say
Pony AI Inc. launched a mobility pilot program in Luxembourg in collaboration with Stellantis and Bolt on June 9, testing its seventh-generation autonomous vehicles in local traffic. The program focuses on safety, performance, and regulatory readiness, building on earlier plans to expand mobility solutions in Europe. Barclays analyst Jiong Shao reiterated a Hold rating on Pony AI with a $10 target price on May 28, implying 19% upside from current levels. Pony AI provides autonomous vehicle services including software deployment, vehicle engineering, and logistics platforms.
Cathie Wood Buys Pony AI Shares as Billionaire Holdings Drop
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased 45,949 shares of Pony AI for roughly $396,080 on June 8, 2026, even as aggregate billionaire holdings in the autonomous-driving company fell from about $238.68 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 to $95.25 million in the first quarter of 2026. Macquarie analyst Eugene Hsiao lowered his price target on Pony AI to $24 from $25 on May 27, while maintaining an Outperform rating, after first-quarter revenue beat estimates by roughly 60% on 400% robotaxi revenue growth and strong domain controller sales. CEO James Peng said the company has not been affected by China's safety review of autonomous driving and raised the year-end robotaxi fleet target to 3,500 vehicles, up from an earlier goal of 3,000, with full-year robotaxi revenue now expected to exceed 3.5 times 2025 levels. Net loss widened to $53.5 million from $37.4 million a year earlier.