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***Lucid Surges Past Expectations: Price Cuts Fuel Revenue Beat in Q1*** -Lucid Group is proving that aggressive maneuvers can pay off. The luxury EV maker announced a significant revenue beat for the first quarter of 2024, exceeding analyst expectations. This success is directly attributed to strategic price adjustments that boosted sales of its flagship Air sedan earlier in the year. -The Upshot: Lucid's stock initially dipped in after-hours trading, likely due to expected losses, but the revenue win signals resilience in a competitive EV market. Investors are weighing this positive news against ongoing concerns about slowing demand. Context is Key: In February, the automaker cut Air sedan prices by up to 10% to gain an edge and attract buyers who might otherwise favor hybrid vehicles in a high-interest rate environment. -The Bigger Picture: Lucid's strong deliveries last month already hinted at the success of this pricing strategy in an arena where Tesla also reported a recent dip in deliveries. -Key Figures: Lucid reported $172.7 million in Q1 revenue, up from the estimated $156.99 million. It successfully narrowed its net loss compared to the same period last year. Closing: Lucid maintains its 9,000-vehicle production goal for 2024. The company's next major milestone is the launch of its highly anticipated Gravity SUV, slated for late 2024. It is on track for production and garnering positive attention from the automotive press. Source: CNBC/REUTERS #automotiveengineering #manufacturingengineering #automotivenews #engineering #lucidair #automotivemanufacturing

Lucid posts quarterly revenue beat as luxury EV sedan price cuts boost sales

Lucid posts quarterly revenue beat as luxury EV sedan price cuts boost sales

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Arnab Joy

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics

6mo

Stock still down

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Observe and Analyze, help people to know facts (might not be truth) - one at a time

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Looks ugly

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