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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•

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Lucid Q4 Losses Deepen as Operating Costs Surge 63% Year-over-Year

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Key Facts

1Lucid reported its best delivery quarter to date.

3 months ago

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What changed: Updated to include the earnings miss relative to analyst estimates and the 63% year-over-year surge in total operating expenses.

Lucid Group reported record vehicle deliveries for the fourth quarter of 2025, yet the financial results highlighted deepening profitability concerns. The company posted a loss of $3.62 per share, significantly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.49. This represents a sharp widening of losses compared to the $2.20 per share reported in the fourth quarter of 2024. Total costs and expenses surged to $1.58 billion during the period, up from $967 million in the prior-year quarter. This 63% increase in operating expenses underscores the immense financial pressure facing the luxury EV manufacturer despite its production milestones. Investors remain focused on the company's ability to contain costs as it scales, with the significant earnings miss weighing on market sentiment for LCID.