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Lidar Industry News 25 October 2025 - 11 November 2025

Hesai Group (HSAI) Turns Profitable in Q3, Wins Exclusive Li Auto Lidar Deal, and Guides Stronger Q4 — Nov. 11, 2025

Hesai Group (HSAI) Turns Profitable in Q3, Wins Exclusive Li Auto Lidar Deal, and Guides Stronger Q4 — Nov. 11, 2025

Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525) delivered two headlines today: a return to profitability on record quarterly results and a fresh commercial win as the exclusive lidar supplier for Li Auto’s next‑generation assisted‑driving platform. Management also guided to double‑digit growth for Q4, underscoring momentum in both ADAS and robotics lidar shipments. Quiver Quantitative+2PR Newswire+2 Key takeaways By the numbers: Hesai’s record quarter Hesai reported RMB 795.4 million in Q3 net revenue, up 47.5% year on year, and shipped 441,398 lidar sensors, including 380,759 for ADAS and 60,639 for robotics. Gross margin came in at 42.1%, while net income reached RMB
Luminar (LAZR) Stock Surges on Lidar Hype – Volvo & NVIDIA Deals Ignite Investor Interest

Luminar’s LIDAR Rollercoaster: Stock Rockets on Buyout Buzz, Then Plunges Amid Cash Crunch

Stock Performance and Recent Price Action Luminar’s stock has been exceptionally volatile. On Oct. 24, 2025 the shares spiked about 31% (to ~$2.28 intraday) as the market jumped on “buyout buzz” tied to founder Austin Russell’s proposal ts2.tech ts2.tech. That move briefly pushed LAZR above its short-term resistance (~$2.10–$2.25) ts2.tech. However, within days investors were hit with negative news – missed debt payments, a halted production forecast and cash worries – causing the stock to crash. From intraday highs near $2.25 on Oct. 24, LAZR plunged to a one-year low around $1.11 by Oct. 31 ts2.tech. As of Nov. 1 the stock traded roughly
Luminar’s LiDAR Rollercoaster: LAZR Stock Soars on Buyout Buzz, Crashes on Cash Crunch – October 2025 Update

Luminar’s LiDAR Rollercoaster: LAZR Stock Soars on Buyout Buzz, Crashes on Cash Crunch – October 2025 Update

Latest News: Buyout Buzz vs. Cash Crunch Late October brought whiplash for Luminar investors. On Oct. 25, 2025, Luminar’s stock skyrocketed ~31% in a single session, hitting an intraday high around $2.28 ts2.tech ts2.tech. This surge was fueled by two factors: a broad tech rally (markets jumped on cooling inflation and AI optimism) and speculation about a buyout led by Luminar’s founder. Media reports and an SEC filing revealed that Austin Russell – Luminar’s 28-year-old founder who was ousted as CEO in May – had proposed a deal to acquire all outstanding Class A shares through his new venture, Russell AI
Luminar (LAZR) Stock Surges on Lidar Hype – Volvo & NVIDIA Deals Ignite Investor Interest

Luminar Stock Skyrockets 31% on Buyout Buzz – Lidar Boom Back in Spotlight?

Luminar’s LiDAR technology has gained attention as its stock popped in late October 2025. Investors are weighing the firm’s strong auto partnerships against its slim revenue base and recent buyout proposal. Stock Rally and Buyout Speculation Luminar Technologies, a Florida-based maker of long-range automotive LiDAR, has suddenly found itself in the headlines. On Oct. 25, 2025, Luminar’s stock jumped about 31% to roughly $2.22 reuters.com. This surge came amid two key catalysts: a broad tech stock rally and speculation around founder Austin Russell’s plans. According to an SEC filing and media reports, Russell – who was ousted as CEO in
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