Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.03 EPS

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) posted its earnings results on Monday. The company reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $96.66 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $89.24 million. Niu Technologies had a negative return on equity of 2.32% and a negative net margin of 0.48%.

Here are the key takeaways from Niu Technologies’ conference call:

• Full-year scale and margin improvement: delivered 1.19 million units with RMB 4.31 billion revenue and a gross margin expansion to 19.6% (up 4.4 ppt YoY).
• Breakthrough in electric motorcycles: the FX Windstorm family now represents >23% of annual sales (42% of Q4 sales for Windstorm) and international e-motorcycle sales rose ~227% to 9,600 units.
• Near-term headwinds from strategic transitions: Q4 volumes fell ~24% and overseas deliveries plunged as channels were restructured, with aged kick-scooter inventory exceeding RMB 300 million, contributing to a Q4 net loss of RMB 88 million.
• Management is pivoting to direct-to-retailer channels and guides 2026 volume of 1.67–1.91 million units (Q1 revenue +30–50% YoY), but execution risks remain around inventory normalization and channel transition.

Niu Technologies Stock Down 14.7%

NASDAQ:NIU opened at $3.18 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $247.79 million, a PE ratio of -63.60 and a beta of -0.24. Niu Technologies has a 52-week low of $2.73 and a 52-week high of $5.67. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $3.42 and its 200 day moving average price is $3.77.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on NIU shares. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Niu Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 17th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Niu Technologies in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Niu Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Niu Technologies

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Niu Technologies during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Sei Investments Co. acquired a new position in shares of Niu Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. Nomura Holdings Inc. purchased a new stake in Niu Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at $51,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd acquired a new stake in Niu Technologies during the 4th quarter worth $47,000. Finally, E Fund Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in Niu Technologies during the 2nd quarter worth $54,000. 75.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Niu Technologies

Niu Technologies Co, Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, is a leading designer and manufacturer of smart electric scooters and micro-mobility solutions. The company integrates Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity into its vehicles, enabling real-time monitoring of battery status, vehicle diagnostics, and location tracking through its proprietary mobile application. By leveraging lightweight materials and modular battery systems, Niu aims to deliver efficient urban transportation alternatives that reduce reliance on conventional gasoline-powered motorcycles and cars.

Niu’s product portfolio encompasses a range of electric scooters, motorcycles, and e-bikes marketed under its NQi, MQi, and UQi series.