NIO (NYSE:NIO) Stock Price Up 6% – Here’s What Happened

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) shot up 6% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $4.91 and last traded at $4.7050. 121,270,117 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 156% from the average session volume of 47,448,332 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.44.

Trending Headlines about NIO

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO issued a profit alert saying it expects its first-ever adjusted operating profit for Q4 2025 (RMB700M–RMB1.2B non‑GAAP; RMB200M–RMB700M GAAP range), citing higher sales, a favorable product mix and cost reductions — a direct catalyst for renewed investor optimism. NIO Inc. Announces Profit Alert for the Fourth Quarter of 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Delivery momentum: January deliveries rose ~96% year-over-year to ~27,182 units and NIO crossed 1 million cumulative deliveries — supports the sales growth cited in the profit alert. NIO’s January Deliveries Jump 96% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Some commentary frames the profit alert as removing a longstanding “overhang” (years of cash burn), which could broaden investor interest if results are confirmed. Nio stock just got rid of a major overhang
• Neutral Sentiment: NIO is expanding internationally (Europe, Asia‑Pacific) via distributor-led models — a potential long-term growth driver but one that adds execution and margin risk. How Is NIO Expanding Its Global Footprint Beyond China?
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity and mixed analyst coverage: large fund buys and a range of price targets (median ~ $7) show interest but differing views on valuation. NIO Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Profit Alert
• Negative Sentiment: NIO has never posted a profitable quarter in its 11‑year history and still reports high net losses; broader headwinds (EV subsidy rollbacks, fierce competition) could limit margin improvement and demand. Can Nio Stock Beat the Market Over the Next Decade?
• Negative Sentiment: The profit alert is preliminary, unaudited and framed on a non‑GAAP basis (excludes share‑based comp); sustainability of the turnaround remains unproven until audited results and future quarters confirm the trend. NIO Forecasts First Quarterly Operating Profit on Strong Q4 2025 Momentum

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 price target on shares of NIO in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a report on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group lowered NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Citigroup reduced their price objective 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, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 28th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.83.

NIO Trading Up 6.0%

The business’s 50 day moving average price is $4.89 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.76. The company has a market cap of $9.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.24 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 0.94.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

About NIO

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.