Why Electric Vehicle Maker Xpeng Accelerated Higher Today

Why Electric Vehicle Maker Xpeng Accelerated Higher Today

The American depositary receipts (ADRs) of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) accelerated nearly 7% higher on Friday, following the company's Hong Kong-listed stock gain of 12%. China International Capital Corporation (CICC) has initiated coverage on Xpeng stock with an outperform (i.e., buy) recommendation. It has put a $46 price target on the ADRs, 13% higher than the latest closing price.