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Lucid Stock Plunges After Report Says Bankruptcy on the Table

Lucid Group shares fluctuated wildly following reports that the EV maker was weighing bankruptcy or going private, claims the company has denied.

By · Published July 17, 2026 at 06:46 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026 at 18:36 UTC

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What happened

Lucid Group experienced a significant stock plunge after reports suggested the company was considering a Chapter 11 filing or a take-private move. In response, Lucid dismissed these reports as "completely false." Following these denials and analyst assurances regarding funding, the stock saw a subsequent rise of 18%.

Coverage from Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Reuters highlights that Lucid has hired restructuring or turnaround advisers amid slumping EV sales. However, other outlets including CNBC, Axios, and TechCrunch emphasize the company's rejection of the bankruptcy rumors.

Morgan Stanley has maintained an 'Underweight' rating on the stock. Future developments center on the company's financial stability, as Cantor suggests it is "funded well into next year," while the presence of restructuring advisers continues to be a point of focus.

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Questions people are asking

How did Lucid respond to the bankruptcy reports?

Lucid dismissed the reports as "completely false" and rejected claims that it was weighing a bankruptcy filing or going private.

What actions has Lucid taken according to the reports?

According to Bloomberg and the Financial Times, Lucid has hired restructuring and turnaround advisers as EV sales slump.

What is the current analyst sentiment mentioned in the coverage?

Morgan Stanley has kept an 'Underweight' rating, while Cantor stated the company is "funded well into next year."

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