NIO (NYSE:NIO) Stock Price Down 1.8% – Here’s What Happened

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO)’s share price fell 1.8% during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $4.62 and last traded at $4.6450. 37,853,935 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 19% from the average session volume of 46,958,484 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.73.

Key NIO News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO said it will launch sales in Australia and New Zealand this year, marking a tangible step in overseas expansion that could diversify revenue outside China. Chinese EV Maker NIO Will Enter Australia and New Zealand Markets This Year
• Positive Sentiment: Delivery momentum: NIO reported boosting electric vehicle deliveries to over 325,000 units last year, supporting revenue growth expectations and scale economics. Nio boosts EV sales to over 325,000 Units
• Positive Sentiment: NIO deepened collaboration with CATL to extend battery life and expand battery swapping, which can lower ownership cost and differentiate NIO in the Chinese EV market. NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
• Positive Sentiment: NIO is securing automotive chip supply through new partnerships — a direct mitigation of manufacturing risk that supports production visibility. NIO moves to lock down its automotive chip supply with new partnerships
• Positive Sentiment: NIO ended a multi-year loss streak last year, an important proof point for investors focused on the path to consistent profitability. Nio Ended a 4 Year-Losing Streak Last Year: What’s the 2026 Forecast for NIO Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market attention and valuation focus: several pieces examine recent share weakness and valuation metrics, keeping NIO on traders’ radars but offering mixed takeaways for longer-term investors. NIO (NIO) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Weakness
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock is trending and drawing retail attention; coverage explains why NIO is being searched and debated, which can amplify volatility but doesn’t itself change fundamentals. Here is What to Know Beyond Why NIO Inc. (NIO) is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: new large electric SUVs from other Chinese EV makers increase segment competition and could pressure NIO’s pricing and mix. This new EV is about to become China’s largest electric SUV
• Negative Sentiment: Macro and policy risk: analysts note tariff-driven market volatility and China-market price competition — factors that can keep shares volatile despite operational gains. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2026-2030 (Jan 8)

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently issued reports on NIO shares. Macquarie set a $5.30 target price on NIO in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. UBS Group cut NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 target price on shares of NIO in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on shares of NIO from $6.00 to $7.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 23rd. 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $6.73.

NIO Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36. The company has a market capitalization of $9.69 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.20 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $5.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $5.65.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIO

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of NIO. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in shares of NIO by 3,966.7% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 5,316,291 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,255,000 after buying an additional 5,185,565 shares during the period. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC acquired a new stake in NIO during the second quarter worth approximately $12,315,000. SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the second quarter worth approximately $56,000. Ballentine Partners LLC grew its position in shares of NIO by 26.8% in the second quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 40,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $138,000 after purchasing an additional 8,503 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Trilogy Capital Inc. increased its stake in shares of NIO by 8.8% during the second quarter. Trilogy Capital Inc. now owns 157,106 shares of the company’s stock worth $539,000 after purchasing an additional 12,750 shares during the period. 48.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.