Zacks Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for NIO

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) – Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for NIO in a research report issued on Monday, April 6th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.24) for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of ($0.16). The consensus estimate for NIO’s current full-year earnings is ($1.43) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for NIO’s Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.08) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.06) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.01) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.40) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($0.11) EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at ($0.03) EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at ($0.01) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.14) EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. HSBC upgraded NIO from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $4.80 to $6.80 in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Nomura upgraded NIO from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $6.60 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Dbs Bank upgraded NIO from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Bank of America reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of NIO in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NIO currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $6.80.

NIO Stock Performance

NIO stock opened at $6.39 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.08, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 0.98. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.58 and a beta of 0.99. NIO has a 1 year low of $3.04 and a 1 year high of $8.02. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $5.31 and its two-hundred day moving average is $5.71.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Aspex Management HK Ltd bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the third quarter valued at about $266,700,000. WT Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the third quarter valued at about $142,120,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of NIO by 14.4% during the fourth quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 13,498,709 shares of the company’s stock valued at $68,843,000 after purchasing an additional 1,694,023 shares in the last quarter. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the third quarter valued at about $91,440,000. Finally, RWC Asset Advisors US LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the third quarter valued at about $79,761,000. 48.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

NIO News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company product catalysts: NIO rolled out a major upgrade to its Firefly compact lineup and unveiled the new ES9 flagship SUV — moves that expand its model mix across price/size tiers and support the recent rebound in deliveries and the firm’s first quarterly profit. NIO’s Firefly Upgrade And ES9 SUV Test Support For Recent Profit
• Positive Sentiment: SUV launch hype: Teasers ahead of this week’s SUV launch have driven short‑term momentum and helped lift the stock as traders anticipate sales and margin upside from a new flagship model. Nio stock climbs on biggest electric SUV tease yet ahead of launch this week
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum context: NIO’s stock saw a sharp rally in March (one article notes a 23.8% move), underscoring strong investor enthusiasm that’s carried into April. This helps explain today’s positive price action. Why Nio Stock Accelerated 23.8% Higher in March
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst projections: Zacks Research published EPS forecasts that show NIO potentially turning positive by FY2028 (Zacks: FY2028 EPS $0.27; Q1 2028 $0.08; Q4 2027 $0.01), which supports a more constructive long‑term view but remains forward‑looking. Zacks Research earnings estimates for NIO
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: Coverage asking whether NIO is still attractive after a ~95% one‑year rebound highlights mixed views — strong recent returns vs. multi‑year declines — leaving valuation and execution the key questions for investors. Is NIO (NIO) Still Attractive After A 95% One Year Share Price Rebound
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet and liquidity risks: NIO carries elevated leverage (debt/equity ~2.08) and tight short‑term liquidity (current ratio ~0.98, quick ratio ~0.87), which could amplify downside if EV demand or margins weaken. NIO trading and financial snapshot

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.