Is Pony AI publicly traded?

Pony AI is available to retail investors. It held its IPO in November 2024.

What is the ticker for Pony AI?

Pony AI is traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock ticker PONY.

What does Pony AI do?

Operating a fleet or robotaxis and robotrucks, Pony AI specializes in advancing autonomous mobility solutions.

How to Buy Pony AI Stock (PONY) in 2026

Q: How to buy Pony AI stock?

Investors can buy Pony AI stock by opening their brokerage apps and proceeding with the usual steps for purchasing stocks.

By Scott Levine – Updated Dec 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM EST | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

Pony AI IPO completed in Nov 2024, now offers AI-enabled autonomous driving with global operations.
The company, still unprofitable, with no dividends, focuses on robust growth in autonomous mobility.
Investors can buy stock via brokerage apps; Pony AI hasn't appeared in AI-focused ETFs yet.

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How to buy Pony AI stock

For those who believe in the merits of going for a ride with Pony AI stock, there are a few simple steps to take.

Open your brokerage app: Log into your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for Pony AI: Enter the ticker "PONY" into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected, and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Should you invest in Pony AI stock?

Those seeking an AI investment -- or even diversity in the sort of AI investments they have chosen -- will be drawn to the stock. From semiconductor stocks to companies that develop generative AI models, there are various opportunities for AI investments. Pony AI, a developer of proprietary AI software that enables autonomous ability, is yet another option.

That said, the risks are significant. The company is still unprofitable, operates primarily in China, and remains in a capital-intensive growth phase. Conservative investors or those uncomfortable with geopolitical risk may want to look elsewhere.

Pony AI is best viewed as a speculative, long-term bet on the adoption of autonomous mobility rather than a stable AI investment.

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NASDAQ: PONY

Pony Ai

Today's Change

(4.76%) $0.37

Current Price

$8.15

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$2.9B

Day's Range

$7.83 - $8.15

52wk Range

$6.37 - $24.92

Volume

2.2M

Avg Vol

4.4M

Gross Margin

15.78%

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Is Pony AI profitable?

Based on a regulatory filing for the IPO of its American depositary shares, Pony AI was unprofitable in 2023 and 2024. On a gross profit basis, the company is in the black, posting gross profits of $32.1 million and $16.9 million in 2022 and 2023, respectively. The bottom of the income statement, however, tells a different story. The company reported net losses in each of the previous two years: $125.3 million in 2023 and $181.1 million in 2024.

While the company's still reporting a net loss, it's worth noting that it has made headway toward generating profits. For the six-month period ending June 30, 2025, Pony AI reported a net profit margin of positive 16.1%, notably better than the negative 0.3% in the same time period of 2024.

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Does Pony AI pay a dividend?

As of the end of 2025, Pony AI hadn't paid a dividend to shareholders. Between the company's inability to generate both profits and positive operational cash flow -- it reported $79.5 million net cash used in operating activities -- it's highly unlikely that Pony AI will return capital to shareholders by way of dividends anytime soon.

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How to invest in Pony AI through ETFs

Since Pony AI recently appeared on public markets, the stock hasn't yet appeared among the holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETF). Other options exist, however, as there are several artificial intelligence (AI) ETFs that may interest investors.

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSEMKT:KARS): Concentrating on electric vehicle stocks as well as self-driving car stocks, the KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF includes Tesla (TSLA +2.83%) as its top holding as well as industry leaders that primarily operate in China like Nio (NIO +3.04%) and Li Auto (LI +2.05%).
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKQ): With Cathie Wood at the helm, the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF provides exposure to a variety of disruptive technologies such as autonomous mobility, intelligent devices, and robotics. Tesla is the ETF's largest holding, representing 12.38% of the portfolio.
iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV +3.13%): Investors committed to self-driving car stock exposure and companies benefitting from the adoption of EVs will find the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF an option worthy of further investigation. The ETF counts EV industry leaders like Tesla and Rivian (RIVN +4.03%) among its top holdings.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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Will Pony AI stock split?

Companies often decide to split their stocks when they believe that the share price is so high that it's preventing some investors from buying them. There are a variety of upcoming stock splits, but it is incredibly unlikely that Pony AI will be one of them.

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The bottom line

A new option for those interested in self-driving car exposure, Pony AI has already made significant inroads in advancing autonomous mobility in China, Europe, and the Middle East.

Before buying Pony AI stock or an ETF that presents exposure to the autonomous mobility industry, it's important to recognize the ample risks associated with these types of investments. Although Pony AI is generating revenue, there's no guarantee that it will achieve profitability.

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About the Author

Scott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.

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How to Buy Pony AI Stock (PONY) in 2026

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How to buy Pony AI stock

Should you invest in Pony AI stock?

NASDAQ: PONY

Key Data Points

Is Pony AI profitable?

Does Pony AI pay a dividend?

How to invest in Pony AI through ETFs

Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Will Pony AI stock split?

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