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Autonomous Vehicle Stocks
TransportationTechnologyAi
The self-driving value chain from robotaxi platforms and ADAS chips to lidar, mapping, and automotive-grade compute. The universe is dominated by Robotaxi Platforms (49%) and ADAS & Autonomy Chips (42%), outperforming SPY by 7.2 percentage points YTD.
YTD Return
+15.7%
+7.2 pts vs SPY
9 of 27 beat SPY
1-Month Return
+0.8%
+0.5 pts vs SPY
Universe Size
27 Stocks
Curated theme basket
Market Cap
$12.43T
Total capitalization
Theme Performance
Autonomous Vehicle Stocks Performance vs SPY and QQQ
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Theme Composition
Autonomous Vehicle Stocks Breakdown
Composition last reviewed
As of Jun 1, 2026
Categories reflect each company's primary theme role. Some companies may have exposure to multiple segments.
Theme Overview
Autonomous Vehicle Stocks Overview
A summary of how the theme breaks down across business segments and where concentration risk lives.
Selected Stocks
20
in theme
Total Market Cap
$12.04T
combined
Highly Concentrated
The top 2 segments (Robotaxi Platforms & ADAS & Autonomy Chips & Autonomous Mobility & Other segments) represent 93.7% of this theme by market cap.
Top Autonomous Vehicle Stocks Stocks
Top Autonomous Vehicle Stocks Stocks by Segment, Performance, and Valuation
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
Price$204.65
Mkt Cap-
YTD+8.4%
Rev G70.7%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc.
Price$363.79
Mkt Cap-
YTD+15.4%
Rev G17.5%
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
Price$396.38
Mkt Cap-
YTD-9.5%
Rev G2.3%
CAT
Caterpillar Inc.
Price$955.92
Mkt Cap-
YTD+59.7%
Rev G11.8%
QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
Price$212.97
Mkt Cap-
YTD+23.1%
Rev G5.2%
DE
Deere & Company
Price$588.47
Mkt Cap-
YTD+26.1%
Rev G5.4%
UBER
Uber Technologies, Inc.
Price$70.91
Mkt Cap-
YTD-14.4%
Rev G18.3%
GM
General Motors Company
Price$79.58
Mkt Cap-
YTD-1.7%
Rev G-2%
F
Ford Motor Company
Price$13.97
Mkt Cap-
YTD+4.7%
Rev G3.8%
ON
ON Semiconductor Corporation
Price$112.94
Mkt Cap-
YTD+99.2%
Rev G-9%
| # | Chart (YTD) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | $204.65 | $4.96T | +8.4% | -8% | 41.8 | 70.7% | |
| 2 | GOOGL Alphabet Inc. | $363.79 | $4.4T | +15.4% | -8.4% | 33.7 | 17.5% | |
| 3 | TSLA Tesla, Inc. | $396.38 | $1.49T | -9.5% | -3.3% | 367.0 | 2.3% | |
| 4 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. | $955.92 | $444.78B | +59.7% | +10.6% | 50.8 | 11.8% | |
| 5 | QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated | $212.97 | $224.47B | +23.1% | +4.6% | 42.5 | 5.2% | |
| 6 | DE Deere & Company | $588.47 | $158.85B | +26.1% | +4.2% | 31.8 | 5.4% | |
| 7 | UBER Uber Technologies, Inc. | $70.91 | $146.88B | -14.4% | -5.6% | 15.0 | 18.3% | |
| 8 | GM General Motors Company | $79.58 | $71.75B | -1.7% | +8.9% | 24.3 | -2% | |
| 9 | F Ford Motor Company | $13.97 | $54.74B | +4.7% | +7.2% | -6.8 | 3.8% | |
| 10 | ON ON Semiconductor Corporation | $112.94 | $44.26B | +99.2% | +3.2% | 389.4 | -9% |
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Daily Intelligence
Yesterday in Autonomous Vehicle Stocks
Key headlines and stock-level catalysts from the last trading session.
Last session recap is current.
End-of-day analysis published after market close. Next update after Jun 18, 2026 market close.
Session Brief
Jun 17, 2026Autonomous vehicle growth is driven by FAA certification, robotaxi rollouts, and AI‑chip advances. Archer Aviation is poised to double after FAA approval, while Mobileye targets a 2027 US robotaxi launch, expanding its fleet operations. Nvidia’s AI5 chip tape‑out signals a shift toward AI services, and Uber’s Zurich robotaxi partnership boosts its platform moat.
Key Drivers
Stock-Level Catalysts
Sentiment reflects catalyst narrative, not price direction - a stock can close lower while the fundamental driver is bullish.
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-3.55%
last session
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Jun 17, 2026
Valuation Pulse
Are Autonomous Vehicle Stocks cheap or expensive right now?
DCF valuations and Wall Street ratings across the theme.
Data as of Jun 18, 2026 (EOD)
20 stocks in theme - 16 with full coverage
DCF Valuation
(Intrinsic Value)16
of 20
covered
Undervalued
3(19%)
Fair Value
4(25%)
Overvalued
9(56%)
Top DCF Upside (Undervalued Only)
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Wall Street Consensus
(Price Targets)19
of 20
covered
Buy / Strong Buy
12(63%)
Hold
7(37%)
Sell / Strong Sell
0(0%)
Coverage Snapshot
Consensus is based on 19 stocks with analyst price targets. DCF analysis is based on 16 stocks with intrinsic value estimates.
Valuation Distribution
(19 covered stocks)Theme Valuation Score
2.5
Cheap
Scale: 1 (Cheap) to 5 (Expensive)
1
Bargain
5 stocks (26%)
>= +30%
2
Cheap
5 stocks (26%)
+10% to +30%
3
Fair
6 stocks (32%)
-10% to +10%
4
Expensive
0 stocks (0%)
-25% to -10%
5
Very Expensive
3 stocks (16%)
<= -25%
Valuation score blends Wall Street target upside at 65% weight and DCF upside at 35% weight when both are available; single-source covered stocks use the available signal. Higher score means more expensive.
Earnings Calendar
Upcoming Earnings in Autonomous Vehicle Theme
Companies reporting in the next 30 days. Earnings dates and estimates can change as reports approach.
No earnings scheduled
No earnings scheduled in the next 30 days.
Earnings calendar updates as reporting dates are confirmed.
Research & Methodology
How to evaluate Autonomous Vehicle Stocks
Methodology, investment thesis, and key risks for this theme.
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Research & Methodology
How to evaluate Autonomous Vehicle Stocks
Methodology, investment thesis, and key risks for this theme.
How we evaluate these stocks
Our methodology
We separate autonomy platforms, vehicle makers, chip suppliers, and sensor companies because each has a different route to revenue. The focus is on commercial deployment, safety validation, software attach rates, and financial durability.
- Autonomy exposure must be more than EV branding
- Robotaxi, ADAS, compute, and sensor roles are separated
- Design wins and fleet deployment matter more than demos
- Cash runway is critical for pure-play suppliers
- Valuation is checked against commercialization timing
Investment thesis
Why this theme exists
Autonomous driving can change the economics of transportation, logistics, insurance, and vehicle software. The investable opportunity spans full-stack platforms, driver-assistance systems, chips, lidar, maps, and fleet operators.
- ADAS content per vehicle continues to rise
- Robotaxi pilots can become high-value fleet businesses
- Autonomy requires specialized compute and sensors
- Software attach rates can expand vehicle margins
- Logistics and delivery may adopt autonomy before consumers
Key risks
What could go wrong
Autonomy timelines can stretch for years. Safety incidents, regulation, weak unit economics, and supplier cash burn can break the investment case even if the technology improves.
- Regulators can slow deployment after safety failures
- Robotaxi economics need proof city by city
- Sensor and lidar suppliers depend on production ramps
- Pure plays may dilute shareholders before scale
- Large platforms can internalize more of the value chain
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions investors have about the Autonomous Vehicle Stocks theme.
01What are autonomous vehicle stocks?
Autonomous vehicle stocks are companies exposed to self-driving software, robotaxi networks, ADAS chips, lidar, perception sensors, mapping, automated vehicle production, or mobility platforms where autonomy can affect growth or valuation.
02Which companies lead the autonomy theme?
The large-cap leaders usually include platform and compute names such as Tesla, Alphabet, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Mobileye, while smaller companies like Aurora, Luminar, Ouster, and Aeva provide more direct but higher-risk exposure.
03Why do lidar stocks move so sharply?
Lidar companies often depend on a small number of automotive design wins. A single OEM program, production delay, or capital raise can change the revenue outlook quickly, which makes the group more volatile than large platform stocks.
04Are robotaxi stocks investable yet?
Robotaxi exposure is investable, but the economics are still developing. Investors should watch service area expansion, vehicle utilization, cost per mile, safety record, and whether the platform can scale without heavy losses.
05What metrics matter most?
Revenue growth, gross margin, cash burn, balance-sheet runway, valuation, and recent returns matter most. For suppliers, design wins and production ramps are critical. For platforms, deployment scale and unit economics matter more than demos.
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