Brokerages Set NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Price Target at $6.83

Shares of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) have earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the eleven research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and four have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $6.8250.

Several research firms have commented on NIO. UBS Group lowered NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on NIO from $8.60 to $6.90 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Macquarie Infrastructure raised shares of NIO from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $6.10 target price on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 target price on shares of NIO in a report on Thursday, October 30th.

Institutional Trading of NIO

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of NIO by 26.1% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 54,432 shares of the company’s stock worth $278,000 after purchasing an additional 11,259 shares during the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIO by 134.6% in the fourth quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 123,002 shares of the company’s stock valued at $627,000 after purchasing an additional 70,571 shares during the last quarter. Cascade Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in NIO during the fourth quarter worth approximately $61,000. Abacus Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in NIO during the fourth quarter worth $270,000. Finally, May Hill Capital LLC acquired a new position in NIO during the fourth quarter worth $82,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

NIO Stock Up 7.4%

NIO opened at $5.05 on Wednesday. NIO has a twelve month low of $3.02 and a twelve month high of $8.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.36. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $4.87 and a 200 day moving average price of $5.76. The company has a market cap of $10.54 billion, a PE ratio of -3.48 and a beta of 1.10.

Key NIO News

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO issued a profit alert saying it expects an adjusted operating profit (non‑GAAP) of approximately RMB700M–RMB1,200M for Q4 2025, driven by higher sales, a favorable product mix and cost cuts — a clear catalyst for the rally. NIO Profit Alert (GlobeNewswire)
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple media outlets amplified the profit news (coverage includes Benzinga and Blockonomi), increasing visibility and momentum as traders and momentum funds chased the headline. What’s Going On With Nio Stock? (Benzinga)
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options activity: ~238,070 call options traded (≈+52% vs. typical), indicating short‑term bullish bets and speculative positioning that can amplify upside. (internal trade data)
• Neutral Sentiment: NIO also disclosed an expected GAAP operating profit range (approx. RMB200M–RMB700M) and emphasized the figures are preliminary and unaudited — useful directional info but not final results. NIO Profit Alert (GlobeNewswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional activity and analyst coverage have ramped up; several firms recently added positions or updated targets (median six‑month target shown around $7), which supports longer‑term investor interest. QuiverQuant summary
• Negative Sentiment: Caveats: the profit alert is based on preliminary, unaudited numbers and uses non‑GAAP figures (excludes share‑based comp). Sustainability of profitability is unproven — NIO still has a history of large net losses and a relatively high debt/equity level, so upside could reverse on final audited results or if margins slip. Can Nio Stock Beat the Market? (The Motley Fool)
• Negative Sentiment: Market and sector risks remain — weakening EV subsidies and stiff competition in China could pressure volumes and margins if momentum fades. Recent volatility shows the stock can swing on sentiment shifts. Zacks note on recent volatility

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.