Shares in Minieye Technology, the London-listed autonomous driving sensor company, slid sharply today as investors cashed in on recent gains. The stock was down 6.2% by mid-afternoon trading, wiping out some of the substantial gains accumulated since the company announced a landmark supply deal with a European automaker in May.
The decline comes against a backdrop of renewed volatility in global technology markets. The FTSE 100 edged 0.3% lower to 8,214 points, while the tech-heavy FTSE 350 Software & Computer Services index fell 1.1%. Minieye was the worst performer in the sector, with traders pointing to a lack of fresh catalysts to sustain the rally.
Analysts at Peel Hunt noted that the stock had risen more than 40% since the start of the year, leaving it vulnerable to a pullback. “Minieye has enjoyed a stellar run, but valuations are now stretched relative to peers. Today’s move looks like a healthy correction rather than a fundamental shift,” they said in a note.
The broader pressure on tech stocks stems from ongoing uncertainty over US export controls on advanced semiconductors, which has weighed on sentiment across the sector. Minieye, which relies on specialised chips for its lidar and camera systems, has previously flagged supply chain risks in its annual report.
For UK investors and pension holders, the slide is a reminder of the volatility inherent in high-growth technology stocks. While Minieye’s long-term prospects remain tied to the autonomous vehicle rollout, short-term price swings can affect diversified portfolios that hold exposure to the company through tracker funds or active mandates.