Ark Increases WeRide Holdings by Nearly 700,000 Shares, Rebuilding Chinese Tech Exposure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2026
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- Increased WeRide Holdings: Ark Investment Management has accumulated nearly 688,400 shares of WeRide over the past three trading days, indicating a renewed focus on Chinese tech stocks as the firm gradually rebuilds its portfolio after the regulatory crackdown in 2021.
- Increased Baidu Stake: In December, the Ark Innovation ETF raised its stake in Baidu to approximately 614,550 shares, valued at about $79.9 million, representing 1% of the fund's holdings, reflecting a recovering confidence in Chinese technology companies.
- WeRide's Global Expansion: WeRide operates over 1,000 autonomous taxis in cities including Beijing and Guangzhou and raised approximately $308 million through its Hong Kong listing, with plans to advance autonomous driving technology and support international expansion, showcasing its market potential.
- Citi Optimistic on WeRide: Citi maintains a 'Buy' rating on WeRide with a price target of $15.3, implying a 73% upside from current levels, anticipating that Waymo's potential financing could enhance WeRide's valuation and boost market sentiment.
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Analyst Views on WRD
Wall Street analysts forecast WRD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WRD is 14.77 USD with a low forecast of 12.00 USD and a high forecast of 17.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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3 Buy
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Strong Buy
Current: 8.660
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12.00
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14.77
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17.00
Current: 8.660
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12.00
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14.77
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17.00
About WRD
WeRide Inc is a holding company mainly engaged in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology. The Company mainly operates three businesses. The company sells autonomous driving vehicles, primarily including robobuses, robotaxis and robosweepers, and related sensor suites. The Company provides autonomous driving related operational and technical support services. The Company also offers other technology services, including advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) research and development services, and intelligent data services. The Company's autonomous driving products and solutions are available in multiple countries including China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, France, Singapore and Japan.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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