Goldman Sachs Raised the Firm’s Price Target on Pony AI (PONY)

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) is one of the 11 Hot New Stocks to Invest in NowOn May 21, Allen Chang, an analyst from Goldman Sachs, raised the firm’s price target on Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) from $23.1 to $26, maintaining a Buy rating on the stock.

Analyst Chang likes the company’s leadership in Level 4 autonomous mobility in China. Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) now operates a large fleet of robotaxis and robotrucks in four major tier-1 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Chang noted that these cities are the largest ride-hailing markets in China.

Goldman Sachs Raised the Firm's Price Target on Pony AI (PONY)

A closeup of a self-driving hardware unit inside the dashboard of a passenger vehicle.

In addition, the analyst also noted that the company’s regulatory permits for fully driverless robotaxi services in these cities are a major milestone. The profitability of Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) remains attractive, Chang noted that a major factor in the company is the introduction of generation 7 vehicles. This has improved the company’s unit economics and operational efficiency.

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY) is a technology company that develops and operates autonomous vehicles. It runs three main businesses, including fully driverless robotaxi services, robotruck freight services with safety drivers, and intelligent driving solutions.

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