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Story no.96InternationalOngoingSales and market +1Notable Several countries (5)1 Nov → 4 Nov18 facts · 47 art.

BYD: Record Sales, Surpassing Tesla and Margin Pressure

BYD reported October sales of over 490,000 new energy vehicles, with exports rising by 102.8%, and its third-quarter net profit increased by 28% to 10.02 billion yuan, remaining below expectations. Globally, the Chinese manufacturer surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales and the Renault-Nissan alliance in the third quarter, with the Dolphin Mini being the best-selling electric model; however, signs of fragility emerged with a 10.6% drop in its Chinese sales in October and significant dealer discounts. Financial markets are questioning BYD's valuation, as its stock has fallen by 27%, despite interest from investors such as Michael Burry and analysts adjusting their price targets. National differences mainly concern China, where coverage highlights market dominance and price pressures, Japan, where volumes remain modest, and the United States and Hong Kong, where emphasis is placed on investor movements and financial valuations.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 18 events involving BYD, Tesla, Geely and 3 more, in 5 countries (Chine, États-Unis, R.A.S. chinoise de Hong Kong and 2 more), followed from 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 47 articles from 8 sources (sales and market, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 18:18. Figures reported: 3774 vehicles.

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Timeline

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  1. 18h18

    LatestL'action BYD s'enfonce de 27 %, sa valorisation jugée encore élevée

    Le titre BYD poursuit sa chute, avec un repli de 27 %, alors que des analystes estiment que la valorisation du constructeur reste tendue.

    Yahoo Finance UK

  2. 14h45

    Analysis of competition between BYD and Tesla

    An article compares the performance of BYD and Tesla, estimating that the Chinese manufacturer's advantages do not necessarily translate into decisive results.

    24/7 Wall St.

  3. 14h12

    BYD jugée sous-évaluée après six mois consécutifs de croissance des ventes de véhicules à énergies nouvelles

    Une analyse financière se demande si l'action BYD est sous-évaluée après six mois consécutifs de hausse de ses ventes de véhicules à énergies nouvelles.

    Yahoo Finance Australia

  4. 06h12

    BYD a écoulé 1 271 véhicules au Japon au premier trimestre 2026

    BYD a enregistré 1 271 ventes au Japon sur le premier trimestre 2026, un volume encore modeste sur un marché dominé par les constructeurs japonais.

    汽车之家

  5. 02h47

    ChinaBYD revendique 377 400 véhicules à énergies nouvelles vendus en mars

    BYD met en avant 377 400 ventes mensuelles de véhicules à énergies nouvelles et les facteurs de sa position de leader en Chine.

    手机新浪网

  6. 00h02

    ChinaBYD Surpasses 490,000 Vehicles Sold and Remains China's Market Leader

    BYD reports sales exceeding 490,000 vehicles for the period and retains its top market position, confirming the forecasts made by its CEO Wang Chuanfu.

    手机新浪网汽车之家新浪财经+1 outlet

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In figures

The activity

18 facts

Latest activity 3 hours ago

1 Nov4 Nov

Countries concerned

Brands concerned

Official figures

  • BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Tesla · 68,776 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 10 recall(s) in 12 months
  • Geely · 54,778 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26)
  • Nissan · 25,097 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 45 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

3,774
véhicules

Amounts citedHK$74 · 10.02 billion yuan · 11.4 billion · 12.95 billion yuan · RMB10.02 billion

Highest number recorded in 14 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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Sources by country and language

Press country

ArticlesOutlets
Germany162
China125
United States87
São Tomé & Príncipe31
Unknown country33
Canada21
Argentina11
Australia11
United Kingdom11

Languages

ArticlesOutlets
English3314
Chinese125
Spanish11
German11

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

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