WeRide (0800.HK) and Pony.ai (2026.HK) sink on Hong Kong debut as IPO wave tests robotaxi stocks
Nov 6, 2025 — Hong Kong Chinese robotaxi developers WeRide and Pony.ai stumbled out of the gate in Hong Kong on Thursday, with both stocks sliding around 10% in early dealings despite raising a combined ~HK$9.1 billion (US$1.17 billion) in fresh capital. The weak start comes amid a rush of new listings and lingering doubts about the near‑term profitability of autonomous‑driving businesses. Reuters Key takeaways How the debuts priced—and why shares slid WeRide’s global offering was set at HK$27.10 per share for ~88.3 million shares, targeting ~HK$2.39 billion (US$308 million) in proceeds. Trading began today after the company’s 2024 Nasdaq