LCID — what changed in the latest 10-Q
A section-by-section comparison of LCID's newest periodic SEC filing (10-K/10-Q) against the prior same-form filing: paragraphs added and removed per section, with verbatim excerpts. Purely a deterministic text diff — no similarity scores, no directional read, not investment advice.
Comparing 10-Q · 2026-05-05 vs the prior 10-Q · 2025-11-05
| Section | Outcome | Added | Removed | Minor | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD&A | Text added/removed | +40 | −33 | ~45 | 44 |
| Market risk (Item 3) | Text added/removed | +2 | −3 | ~1 | 0 |
| Controls & procedures | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~3 | 1 |
| Legal proceedings | Text added/removed | 0 | 0 | ~1 | 0 |
| Risk factors | Some risk factors updated | +50 | −48 | ~126 | 298 |
| Other information | Text added/removed | +1 | −1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are paragraphs; added/removed means text added or removed vs the prior filing — no direction or judgement implied.
Representative excerpts
Up to 5 excerpts of about 300 characters per section, quoted verbatim from the two SEC filings.
MD&A
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-05
We are a technology company that is shaping the future of mobility through our innovations, advanced technology, and software-defined vehicle platforms. Our award-winning Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity set new standards with their unmatched combination of performance, range, space, and efficiency. Our …
In April 2026, we entered into the Series C Subscription Agreement with Ayar. Pursuant to the Series C Subscription Agreement, we issued to Ayar 55,000 shares of our Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $550.0 million in a p…
The Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock sold to Ayar pursuant to the Series C Subscription Agreement was issued pursuant to the Series C Certificate of Designations filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in April 2026 and was sold in reliance on the exemption from reg…
In April 2026, we announced the entry into the Second VPA with Uber, under which Uber and its designated fleet operators have agreed to the Minimum Quantity Guarantee of 25,000 Lucid Midsize platform vehicles for use as robotaxis that have been modified to include certain autonomous driving hardware…
Pursuant to the offset provisions under the first VPA we entered into with Uber on July 16, 2025, the Minimum Quantity Guarantee increased the aggregate number of Lucid Gravity Plus and Lucid Midsize Plus vehicles Uber is committed to purchase to at least 35,000 units.
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-05
We are a technology company with a mission to advance the state-of-the-art of EV technology for the benefit of all. We are setting new standards with the world’s most advanced EVs, the award-winning Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity. Our focus on in-house hardware and software innovation, vertical integra…
We began delivering the Lucid Air to customers in October 2021. We have leveraged and expanded the technological advancements from the Lucid Air to the Lucid Gravity, which offers an unprecedented combination of performance, interior space, and efficiency, and started commercial production and deliv…
Beyond the Lucid Air and the Lucid Gravity, we plan to expand our vehicle lineup with the upcoming Midsize platform, which is scheduled for start of production in late 2026. Introducing a new vehicle is challenging and complex, particularly at our accelerated pace, and we are leveraging insights gai…
On July 16, 2025, we entered into the VPA with Uber under which Uber and its designated fleet operators have agreed to purchase a minimum commitment of 20,000 Lucid Gravity Plus vehicles over a six-year period following the start of production, which is targeted to occur in late 2026. We and Uber wi…
On July 16, 2025, we entered into the 2025 Subscription Agreement with SMB, a subsidiary of Uber, under which we agreed to issue and SMB agreed to purchase, in a private placement, our common stock equal to (i) $300.0 million in cash divided by (ii) an amount equal to the arithmetic average of the d…
Market risk (Item 3)
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-05
We hold equity securities of Aston Martin. The fair value of these equity securities was $13.6 million as of March 31, 2026. Changes in fair value of these equity securities are impacted by the volatility of the stock market and changes in general economic conditions, among other factors. A hypothet…
We are dependent on our suppliers, the majority of which are single-source suppliers. The inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of its products according to the schedule and at prices, quality levels and volumes acceptable to us, whether due to changes or uncertainties in trad…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-05
We are exposed to market risk for changes in interest rates applicable to our cash and cash equivalents, and investments. We had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling approximately $3.0 billion as of September 30, 2025. Our investment policy is focused on the preservation of capital and s…
We hold equity securities of Aston Martin. The fair value of these equity securities was $31.4 million as of September 30, 2025. Changes in fair value of these equity securities are impacted by the volatility of the stock market and changes in general economic conditions, among other factors. A hypo…
We are dependent on our suppliers, the majority of which are single-source suppliers. The inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of its products according to the schedule and at prices, quality levels and volumes acceptable to us, whether due to changes or uncertainties in trad…
Risk factors
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-05
•Our distribution model primarily relies on a direct-to-consumer strategy.
•The PIF and Ayar beneficially own a significant equity interest in us and have significant influence over us.
We have a limited operating history and operate in a rapidly evolving and highly regulated market. Furthermore, we have only released two commercially available vehicles, and we have limited experience manufacturing or selling a commercial product at scale.
•navigate an evolving and complex landscape of regulations, policies, and government incentives; and
•develop and market EV-related products and technologies, including robotaxis;
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-05
•We do not have a third-party retail product distribution and full-service network.
•The PIF and Ayar beneficially own a significant equity interest in us and have significant influence over us, which could decrease the relative ownership interest and voting power other holders of our common stock have over us.
•The holders of our Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to vote their shares of the Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted to common stock basis and have rights to approve certain actions, which reduces the relative voting power of the holders of our common stock.
•The settlement of our obligations upon conversion, redemption or repurchase of our Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock is expected to dilute the ownership of common stockholders and may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
We are a company with a limited operating history, operating in a rapidly evolving and highly regulated market. Furthermore, we have only released two commercially available vehicles, and we have limited experience manufacturing or selling a commercial product at scale. We have yet to generate signi…
Other information
Text added vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2026-05-05
On March 2, 2026, Ori Winitzer, a member of the Company’s board of directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act, for the sale of up to 25,393 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Winitzer’s Rule 10…
Text removed vs the prior filing · source: 10-Q · 2025-11-05
During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as such terms are defined under Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
How to read Risk Factors (Item 1A) in a 10-Q
A 10-Q risk-factor section usually takes one of three forms; this page classifies it as one of:
- Pointer — the filer states there have been no material changes and points back to the annual 10-K risk factors; there is no own risk text to compare this quarter.
- Partial update — the filer carves out specific updated risks ("except as set forth below"); the excerpts show exactly what is new this quarter.
- Restated in full — the quarter carries the complete risk-factor text. When the prior quarter was only a pointer there is no prior full text to diff against, so the page flags the section as restated instead.
This describes the filing structure only — it is never a judgement on whether risk went up or down.
Source: text-level diff of the two SEC EDGAR filings · deterministic (no AI-generated content) · for reference only · not investment advice