WeRide Discloses April 7 Share Buyback Under Hong Kong Repurchase Mandate
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WeRide ( (WRD) ) has provided an announcement.
On April 8, 2026, WeRide Inc. filed a Form 6-K report and a Next Day Disclosure Return in Hong Kong, disclosing changes in its share capital structure tied to recent repurchase activity. The filing shows that as of March 31, 2026, the company had 952,245,002 issued WVR ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) and 20,263,039 treasury shares, for a total of 972,508,041 shares outstanding.
On April 7, 2026, WeRide repurchased 480,000 shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market at a volume-weighted average price of about USD 2.47 per share, moving these into treasury and reducing issued shares (excluding treasury) to 951,765,002 while increasing treasury shares to 20,743,039 as of April 8, 2026. The company confirmed the repurchases were duly authorized, complied with Hong Kong listing and relevant U.S. market rules, and were made under a repurchase mandate granted on March 13, 2026, under which it is authorized to buy back up to 102,732,246 shares, highlighting an ongoing capital management program that modestly shrinks its free float while building its treasury share position.
The most recent analyst rating on (WRD) stock is a Buy with a $11.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WeRide stock, see the WRD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WRD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WRD is a Neutral.
WeRide Inc.’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its poor financial performance, with persistent losses and negative cash flows. While the earnings call provided some positive insights into revenue growth and global expansion, the company’s valuation remains unattractive due to its unprofitability. Technical analysis suggests caution, with mixed signals and potential bearish momentum.
To see Spark’s full report on WRD stock, click here.
More about WeRide
WeRide Inc. is a China-based company whose securities are listed in Hong Kong and the United States, with its principal executive offices in Guangzhou. The company has issued WVR (weighted voting rights) ordinary shares under stock code 00800 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and also trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market, indicating a cross-border capital markets focus.
Average Trading Volume: 4,808,644
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $2.71B
For a thorough assessment of WRD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
