WeRide Inc

WRD

Market cap $3.03B

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today launched its Robotaxi service Mini Program, "WeRide Go", on WeChat, a super-app owned by tech giant Tencent. WeChat is one of China's most widely used digital platforms, with over a billion users.

As EVs and AVs redefine transportation, BLBD, WKHS, AMZN and WRD are racing ahead with innovations that could shape the future of mobility.

The consensus price target hints at a 68.5% upside potential for WeRide Inc. (WRD). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Wall Street sees upside in four auto stocks for 2026- GTX, BLBD, SMP and WRD- as demand steadies and electrification and autonomy trends persist.

WRD launches robotaxi rides in Dubai with Uber and RTA, starting pilot services in key areas and targeting fully driverless operations by 2026.

LYFT gains ground in the AV race with key alliances and stronger valuation metrics, outpacing WRD's global push.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), today announced the official launch of Robotaxi passenger rides in Dubai on the Uber app. Starting today, WeRide Robotaxis will be available on the Uber app in locations across Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, two of Dubai's most popular tourist zones close to public be.

WeRide deserves a 'Strong Buy' rating due to robust revenue growth, expanding margins, and scalable global partnerships in the robotaxi sector. WRD leverages its WeRide One platform and proprietary GXR robotaxi, achieving manufacturing cost advantages and high-margin, asset-light revenue streams. Strategic alliances with Uber, Grab, Chery, and GAC drive data acquisition and international expansion and reinforce the company's competitive edge in AV technology.

Years after significantly reducing exposure to Chinese tech stocks, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest funds are piling back into names like Baidu and WeRide. .

Cathie Wood bought shares of Baidu, WeRide, and Tempus AI on Monday. Baidu has rallied on its rising AI chips business in China, but it's still textbook cheap.