CATL stock plunges 35% as Chinese EV makers diversify battery suppliers away from the giant
CATL's stock fell over 35% from its 2026 high, losing over 700 billion yuan in market cap, as Chinese EV makers including Li Auto, Xiaomi, and Xpeng diversify battery suppliers or develop in-house batteries. Second-tier makers like Xinwangda and CALB surged. CATL's first-half net profit rose 42% to 43.284 billion yuan, but market concerns over profit sustainability and supply chain shifts drove the decline. CATL retains a 40.2% domestic power battery market share.