Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for NIO Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has lowered its earnings per share estimate for NIO in Q3 2026, predicting a drop from $0.07 to $0.04 per share, amidst a consensus full-year estimate of ($1.43) per share.
• NIO reported a negative earnings per share of ($0.32) last quarter, missing the consensus estimate and showing a negative net margin of 34.71%.
• Despite recent downgrades, several analysts have upgraded NIO's stock rating, reflecting a mixed outlook with an average target price of $6.35.

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for NIO in a report issued on Friday, October 3rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $0.04 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.07. The consensus estimate for NIO's current full-year earnings is ($1.43) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for NIO's Q1 2027 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.00 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $0.01 EPS.

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

NIO has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wall Street Zen raised shares of NIO from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, September 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded NIO from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $3.70 to $3.80 in a report on Tuesday, June 17th. Mizuho boosted their target price on NIO from $6.00 to $7.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of NIO from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and raised their price target for the stock from $4.80 to $8.00 in a research note on Tuesday, August 26th. Finally, UBS Group raised shares of NIO from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $6.20 to $8.50 in a research report on Tuesday, September 16th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $6.35.

NIO Stock Performance

Shares of NIO opened at $7.70 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $16.06 billion, a P/E ratio of -4.81 and a beta of 1.30. NIO has a twelve month low of $3.02 and a twelve month high of $8.02. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $6.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $4.58.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of NIO. Xponance Inc. acquired a new stake in NIO in the 1st quarter valued at about $39,000. Blueshift Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of NIO during the 1st quarter worth approximately $43,000. Hedeker Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIO during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $43,000. May Hill Capital LLC bought a new stake in NIO in the 1st quarter valued at $48,000. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in NIO in the 1st quarter valued at $50,000. 48.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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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