Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) Shares Down 1.2% – Time to Sell?

Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID)’s share price traded down 1.2% on Monday . The stock traded as low as $9.12 and last traded at $9.44. 7,978,254 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 3% from the average session volume of 7,740,977 shares. The stock had previously closed at $9.55.

Key Stories Impacting Lucid Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Lucid Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Technical pattern and analyst commentary suggest upside after earnings: some chart analysts point to a falling-wedge pattern that could fuel a post-earnings rally if results and guidance beat expectations. Lucid stock falling wedge pattern points to a surge after earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Product and range leadership highlighted at recent Berlin event — Lucid is promoting the Gravity SUV in Europe and leaning on its tech/range credentials, which can support medium-term demand and pricing power if execution continues. Lucid (LCID) Showcases Innovation and Range Leadership in EV Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings previews and watches are bringing volatility — multiple previews outline what to expect for Q4 results and guidance, keeping shares sensitive to beats/misses and forward commentary. Lucid Q4 earnings of deck: What to expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings calendar reminders: coverage flags Lucid’s Q4 2025 report as a key near-term catalyst that will likely move the shares depending on units, margin trajectory and cash outlook. Earnings To Watch: Lucid Group Inc (LCID) Reports Q4 2025 Result
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings investor guides evaluate upside/downside scenarios and whether LCID is a buy ahead of the report — advice varies and depends on risk tolerance around execution and cash burn. Is Lucid (LCID) Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings Tuesday
• Negative Sentiment: Workforce reduction announced: Lucid is trimming about 12% of its U.S. workforce (excluding hourly plant staff), a clear sign management is cutting costs amid softer demand — this raises near-term restructuring and execution risk. Lucid trims US workforce 12% amid demand slowdown – report
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report the same 12% layoff figure, reinforcing the negative narrative around demand and headcount reductions. Lucid Group to lay off 12% of workforce — report
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst consensus and ratings pressure: brokerages have a consensus “Reduce” on LCID, signaling weak near-term analyst sentiment that can cap upside until consistent margin/volume improvement is visible. Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) Given Consensus Rating of “Reduce” by Brokerages
• Negative Sentiment: Fundamentals remain challenging: commentary highlights significant losses and modest sales to date; even potential lower-priced models won’t immediately fix cash burn and scale issues. Should You Buy Lucid While It’s Below $10?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

LCID has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Lucid Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley cut Lucid Group from a “buy” rating to an “underweight” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $30.00 to $10.00 in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of Lucid Group from $21.00 to $17.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 17th. Robert W. Baird set a $14.00 price target on shares of Lucid Group in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Lucid Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lucid Group has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $18.92.

Lucid Group Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The company’s 50-day moving average is $10.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $16.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.06 billion, a P/E ratio of -0.88 and a beta of 1.16.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Lucid Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lucid Group in the fourth quarter worth about $1,355,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Lucid Group by 61.6% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 499,053 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,275,000 after acquiring an additional 190,193 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Lucid Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $118,000. Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new position in Lucid Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $814,000. Finally, Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC acquired a new stake in Lucid Group during the 4th quarter valued at $288,000. 75.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Lucid Group

Lucid Group, Inc is a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering and production of luxury electric sedans. Its flagship model, the Lucid Air, features a proprietary battery and powertrain architecture that emphasizes energy efficiency, extended driving range and high performance. In addition to passenger vehicles, Lucid offers charging solutions and software-enabled services aimed at optimizing the ownership experience and accelerating adoption of zero-emission transportation.

The company was founded in 2007 under the name Atieva, initially focusing on battery technology and electric powertrains for other automakers before transitioning to its own branded vehicles.