Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for NIO Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has downgraded its Q3 2026 earnings estimate for NIO from $0.11 to $0.07 per share, with a full-year consensus estimate now at ($1.43) per share.
• NIO reported a loss of ($0.32) EPS for the previous quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate and recording a negative net margin of 34.71%.
• Despite the negative forecast, a number of analysts have raised their price targets for NIO's stock, with an average rating of "Hold" and a price target of $6.16.

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO - Free Report) - Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for NIO in a report released on Tuesday, September 16th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $0.07 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.11. The consensus estimate for NIO's current full-year earnings is ($1.43) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for NIO's Q4 2026 earnings at $0.00 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.01 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.04 EPS.

NIO (NYSE:NIO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September 2nd. The company reported ($0.32) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.30) by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $2.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.07 billion. NIO had a negative net margin of 34.71% and a negative return on equity of 589.46%. The business's revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted ($2.21) earnings per share. NIO has set its Q3 2025 guidance at EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on NIO. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of NIO from $3.50 to $6.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 3rd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of NIO from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, September 8th. UBS Group raised shares of NIO from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and increased their price target for the stock from $6.20 to $8.50 in a research note on Tuesday. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of NIO from $5.00 to $7.10 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 3rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of NIO from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating and increased their price target for the stock from $3.70 to $3.80 in a research note on Tuesday, June 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, NIO has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $6.16.

NIO Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:NIO opened at $7.37 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $15.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.61 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $5.38 and a 200-day moving average price of $4.39. The company has a current ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89. NIO has a 12 month low of $3.02 and a 12 month high of $7.71.

Institutional Trading of NIO

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Marex Group plc purchased a new stake in shares of NIO in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $916,000. Wellington Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of NIO in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $605,000. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIO in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $240,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its stake in shares of NIO by 16.0% in the 2nd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 936,736 shares of the company's stock worth $3,220,000 after buying an additional 129,236 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vident Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of NIO by 110.4% in the 2nd quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 101,422 shares of the company's stock worth $348,000 after buying an additional 53,214 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 48.55% of the company's stock.

NIO Company Profile

NIO Inc designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles in the People's Republic of China. The company is also involved in the manufacture of e-powertrain, battery packs, and components; and racing management, technology development, and sales and after-sales management activities. In addition, it offers power solutions for battery charging needs; and other value-added services.

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