Lucid Group (LCID -8.06%) dropped 8.24% to close at $2.56 on Tuesday, with the sharp decline attributed to renewed investor concerns over the electric vehicle (EV) maker's recently filed 1-for-10 reverse stock split proposal. The decline appears sentiment-driven, reflecting lingering skepticism over Lucid's capital structure and long-term path to profitability.
Lucid's decline stood out against broader market weakness, as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.4%. The stock also led EV peers lower, with Tesla (TSLA -1.35%) declining 1.4% to $321.20 and Rivian Automotive (RIVN -5.15%) falling 5.2% to $13.06. The outsized decline underscores increased scrutiny on smaller-cap, pre-profit EV manufacturers amid challenging market conditions for the sector.
Trading volume of 118 million shares came in below both the 65-day average of 148 million shares. Trading at $2.56, Lucid sits 42% below its 52-week high of $4.43. The decline highlights continued pressure on the premium EV maker's valuation amid ongoing concerns about the proposed reverse stock split and dilution fears.
