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Polestar stock sees Cantor Fitzgerald reiterate Underweight rating

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Underweight rating on Polestar (PSNY) after Q3 2026 deliveries of 14,371 vehicles, below estimates but up from Q3 2025. Year-to-date deliveries are 44,790. The stock is near its 52-week low, down 75% YTD. Cantor cited risks including tariffs, EV demand slowdown, and cash burn, with a negative gross profit margin of -5.69%. Polestar also reported a wider-than-expected Q2 loss and lowered its fiscal 2026 delivery target.

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Published Oct 9, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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01

Why it matters

The under‑delivery and guidance cut, coupled with an analyst downgrade, create a bearish outlook for the stock in the near term.

02

Market read

Polestar’s stock rose 15% pre‑market despite the negative news, indicating short‑term volatility but a likely longer‑term downside.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from upcoming model year releases or cost‑reduction initiatives not yet disclosed.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Polestar, a Nasdaq‑listed EV maker, reported Q3 deliveries of 14,371 vehicles, below analyst expectations, and cut its FY growth outlook.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Underweight rating on Polestar after Q3 delivery numbers missed estimates and the company cut its growth guidance.

Expected impact

likely downside as investors price in the lower guidance and rating downgrade

Evidence & confidence

Analyst underweight stance combined with missed delivery targets and reduced guidance are clear bearish catalysts.

Market effects

Sector

EV sector may face broader scrutiny as Polestar’s challenges highlight demand and regulatory headwinds.

Regional

European EV manufacturers could see heightened volatility amid similar market pressures.

Global

Limited to EV niche; unlikely to move broader indices.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the market overreacts to the rating, a short‑term bounce could occur on any positive news about subsidies.

Key entities

  • company
    Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc

    EV manufacturer listed on Nasdaq under ticker PSNY.

  • analyst
    Cantor Fitzgerald

    Equity research firm that reiterated an Underweight rating on Polestar.

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