NIO (NYSE:NIO) Trading Down 1.1% – What’s Next?

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO)’s stock price fell 1.1% on Thursday . The company traded as low as $4.67 and last traded at $4.7350. 33,531,395 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 31% from the average session volume of 48,707,695 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.79.

Key Stories Impacting NIO

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO deepened its five‑year strategic partnership with CATL to develop long‑life cells and expand battery‑swap capabilities in China, strengthening its battery supply and BaaS (battery‑as‑a‑service) offering. NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
• Positive Sentiment: NIO announced it surpassed 1 million vehicles produced and is stepping up R&D and infrastructure investment — a milestone that supports credibility on scale and future margin improvement. NIO Crosses 1M Vehicle Production Milestone, Expands Tech Push
• Positive Sentiment: Record deliveries and sales momentum: NIO reported deliveries/shipments rising (over ~325,000 units), lending support to revenue growth and unit economics. Nio boosts EV sales to over 325,000 Units
• Positive Sentiment: Management is pushing overseas expansion (entry planned into Australia and New Zealand this year), which diversifies market exposure beyond China. Chinese EV Maker NIO Will Enter Australia and New Zealand Markets This Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/opinion pieces highlight that operating leverage may be emerging and breakeven could be near, but profitability is not yet consistent—supportive longer‑term but uncertain near term. NIO: A Few Reasons To Believe Breakeven Remains Close
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff‑driven market volatility and macro/legal/regulatory concerns in China are weighing on sentiment and have contributed to share weakness. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2026-2030 (Jan 8)
• Negative Sentiment: Intense competition from larger rivals (e.g., BYD) remains a structural headwind that pressures margins and market share in China. Comparing BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDF) and NIO (NYSE:NIO)
• Negative Sentiment: Weak liquidity metrics and leverage (current/quick ratios below 1, debt‑to‑equity above 2) and a negative P/E reflect ongoing profitability risk and likely contribute to downward pressure on the stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Barclays upped their price target on NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Macquarie set a $5.30 target price on NIO in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Mizuho raised their target price on NIO from $6.00 to $7.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 23rd. Citigroup dropped their target price on NIO from $8.60 to $6.90 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.73.

NIO Stock Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion, a PE ratio of -3.27 and a beta of 1.05. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $5.59 and a 200-day moving average of $5.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIO

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Aspex Management HK Ltd acquired a new stake in NIO in the third quarter valued at approximately $266,700,000. WT Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of NIO in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $142,120,000. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIO in the 3rd quarter valued at $91,440,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIO during the 3rd quarter worth $89,952,000. Finally, RWC Asset Advisors US LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIO during the third quarter worth $79,761,000. 48.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.