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With the U.S. stock markets rallying to fresh highs, a common topic that is in my mind as well as in the minds of many investors is: how vulnerable is this rally, and do fundamentals really support the stretched valuations that many
Pony AI: A Terrific Investment As Robotaxi Routes Take Off
Summary
- Pony AI offers early-stage, high-growth exposure to China's autonomous vehicle market, with rapid expansion in serviceable areas and strong monetization progress.
- The company’s dual U.S.-China presence, multiple revenue streams, and major cost reductions in its latest AV system strengthen its long-term investment case.
- Recent Q1 results show accelerating robotaxi revenue growth and successful regulatory approvals, signaling the beginning of substantial monetization.
- Potential acquisition interest from Travis Kalanick and Uber boosts sentiment, but I remain confident in Pony’s standalone prospects—stay long at current levels.
With combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha since 2017. He has been quoted in many web publications and his articles are syndicated to company pages in popular trading apps like Robinhood.
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