NIO (NYSE:NIO) Stock Price Up 6% – Should You Buy?

Shares of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) traded up 6% on Thursday . The company traded as high as $4.91 and last traded at $4.7050. 121,270,117 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 156% from the average session volume of 47,448,332 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.44.

Key Stories Impacting NIO

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO issued a profit alert saying it expects its first-ever adjusted operating profit for Q4 2025 (RMB700M–RMB1.2B non‑GAAP; RMB200M–RMB700M GAAP range), citing higher sales, a favorable product mix and cost reductions — a direct catalyst for renewed investor optimism. NIO Inc. Announces Profit Alert for the Fourth Quarter of 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Delivery momentum: January deliveries rose ~96% year-over-year to ~27,182 units and NIO crossed 1 million cumulative deliveries — supports the sales growth cited in the profit alert. NIO’s January Deliveries Jump 96% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Some commentary frames the profit alert as removing a longstanding “overhang” (years of cash burn), which could broaden investor interest if results are confirmed. Nio stock just got rid of a major overhang
• Neutral Sentiment: NIO is expanding internationally (Europe, Asia‑Pacific) via distributor-led models — a potential long-term growth driver but one that adds execution and margin risk. How Is NIO Expanding Its Global Footprint Beyond China?
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity and mixed analyst coverage: large fund buys and a range of price targets (median ~ $7) show interest but differing views on valuation. NIO Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Profit Alert
• Negative Sentiment: NIO has never posted a profitable quarter in its 11‑year history and still reports high net losses; broader headwinds (EV subsidy rollbacks, fierce competition) could limit margin improvement and demand. Can Nio Stock Beat the Market Over the Next Decade?
• Negative Sentiment: The profit alert is preliminary, unaudited and framed on a non‑GAAP basis (excludes share‑based comp); sustainability of the turnaround remains unproven until audited results and future quarters confirm the trend. NIO Forecasts First Quarterly Operating Profit on Strong Q4 2025 Momentum

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on the company. UBS Group cut NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of NIO from $8.60 to $6.90 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 price objective on shares of NIO in a report on Thursday, October 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.83.

NIO Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36. The company has a market cap of $9.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.24 and a beta of 1.10. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $4.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $5.76.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in NIO by 37.4% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 965,409 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,311,000 after acquiring an additional 262,637 shares during the period. Vontobel Holding Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of NIO by 125.2% in the second quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 1,094,398 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,754,000 after purchasing an additional 608,377 shares during the last quarter. RWC Asset Advisors US LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIO in the third quarter valued at $79,761,000. WMG Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of NIO by 17.9% in the second quarter. WMG Financial Advisors LLC now owns 474,966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,629,000 after purchasing an additional 72,170 shares during the period. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of NIO during the 3rd quarter worth about $3,812,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

NIO Company Profile

NIO Inc is a pioneer in the premium electric vehicle (EV) segment, dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of smart, high-performance EVs. Established in November 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, the company focuses on integrating cutting-edge electric propulsion, advanced connectivity and autonomous driving technologies into its automotive platforms. NIO’s vision centers on creating a holistic user experience that extends beyond the vehicle itself, encompassing energy services and digital solutions.

The company’s product lineup includes flagship SUVs and sedans such as the ES8, ES6, EC6, ET7 and ET5, each engineered to deliver strong performance, long range and a suite of intelligent driver-assistance features.