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BYD Shares Rise on Record October Sales Despite Piper Sandler Price Target Trim

Key Facts

1BYD reported record October sales of 490,168 new-energy vehicles, a 10.97% year-on-year increase.
2Battery-electric car sales climbed 37.38% to 305,743 units during the month.
3Piper Sandler trimmed its price target for BYD shares despite the strong sales data.

BYD reported record October sales of 490,168 new-energy vehicles, marking a 10.97% year-on-year increase according to ad-hoc-news.de. Battery-electric car sales climbed 37.38% to 305,743 units during the month, driving a 2.7% rise in the company's share price. Reuters reported that October marked the sixth consecutive month of overseas sales growth, which helped offset sluggish domestic demand and intense price competition within China.

Piper Sandler trimmed its price target for BYD shares from HK$95 to HK$74 while maintaining a "Neutral" rating despite the robust sales figures. In related market activity, Piper Sandler (PIPR) shares closed at $65.95 on November 3, 2026. These developments follow BYD's third-quarter 2026 results, where the company posted a net profit of RMB 10.02 billion, up 28% year-on-year, even as cumulative net profit for the January-September period fell 4.2%.

BYD is scheduled to launch the second-generation Seal 07 on November 5, 2026. The new model will be released in both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions as the company continues to refresh its lineup amid ongoing competitive pressures.