NIO (NYSE:NIO) Shares Down 4.2% – Here’s Why

Shares of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) were down 4.2% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $4.86 and last traded at $4.8750. Approximately 30,135,225 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 31% from the average daily volume of 43,420,859 shares. The stock had previously closed at $5.09.

Key NIO News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shenji (NIO’s smart‑driving chip unit) secured a RMB2.257 billion financing; NIO keeps a 62.7% controlling stake and third‑party investors will own the remainder — the round pushes Shenji toward a ~USD1.5B valuation, providing dedicated capital to accelerate autonomous‑chip R&D and reducing near‑term cash strain on NIO. Nio’s Smart-Driving Chip Unit Shenji Nears USD1.5 Billion Valuation After First Financing Round
• Neutral Sentiment: NIO set March 10 (pre‑market) to report unaudited Q4 and full‑year 2025 results and will host a management call — a near‑term catalyst that can move the stock depending on margins, deliveries and progress on breakeven guidance. NIO Inc. to Report Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry report forecasts a large battery‑swapping market (projected ~$24.3B by 2030) and lists NIO among leading players — supports long‑term TAM for NIO’s BaaS and swapping network but is a longer‑horizon positive rather than an immediate earnings driver. Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Report 2026-2035
• Negative Sentiment: Market/coverage led selling: recent headlines flagged that NIO fell more than the broader market — short‑term pressure may reflect macro risk, sentiment toward China EVs, and investors awaiting March 10 results. Here’s Why NIO Inc. (NIO) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/notes highlight risks behind Q4‑2025 breakeven guidance — execution, cost control, and margin sustainability remain key investor concerns ahead of the quarter’s report; negative headlines around those risks can amplify downside. NIO: Risks Behind Q4 2025’s Breakeven Guidance

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on NIO shares. UBS Group cut shares of NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Barclays boosted their price target on NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 price objective on shares of NIO in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Macquarie Infrastructure upgraded NIO from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $6.10 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $6.83.

NIO Stock Performance

The company has a market cap of $10.17 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.36 and a beta of 1.10. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $4.87 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $5.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of NIO by 3,966.7% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 5,316,291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,255,000 after acquiring an additional 5,185,565 shares in the last quarter. Redwood Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in NIO by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Redwood Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 69,206 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,000 after purchasing an additional 3,215 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can grew its position in shares of NIO by 5.9% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 256,916 shares of the company’s stock worth $881,000 after purchasing an additional 14,231 shares in the last quarter. Axim Planning & Wealth grew its position in shares of NIO by 46.3% during the 2nd quarter. Axim Planning & Wealth now owns 83,349 shares of the company’s stock worth $286,000 after purchasing an additional 26,383 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Savant Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of NIO during the second quarter worth approximately $75,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

About NIO

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.