On July 15, 2026, Lucid Group witnessed a staggering 55% nosedive in its stock price as whispers of bankruptcy and privatization swirled around the market. This represented the most significant intraday drop in the company's history, though the decline later narrowed to 15%. Lucid promptly responded to these rumors, categorically denying their validity. The company clarified that it had merely engaged consulting firm AlixPartners to serve as a restructuring advisor. The objective was to streamline operations, reduce costs, and guarantee the successful rollout of its new mid-size model. Lucid currently possesses ample cash reserves to sustain its operations through the latter half of the following year, bolstered by financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
