NIO (NYSE:NIO) Trading Up 1.3% – Still a Buy?

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) was up 1.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $5.01 and last traded at $4.9250. Approximately 19,818,653 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 66% from the average daily volume of 58,456,344 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.86.

NIO News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Capital upgraded NIO to a Buy and raised its price target to $7, giving near-term analyst support that can boost investor sentiment. Freedom Capital Upgrades To Buy For NIO Inc. (NIO)
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting recent battery‑swapping partnerships frames NIO’s tech and service differentiation as potential catalysts for revenue/retention, supporting claims that shares may look cheap after 2025 volatility. Is NIO A Bargain After Recent Battery Swapping Partnerships And Price Volatility In 2025?
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch notes the ADR rose on Friday but still underperformed the broader market — a reminder the move is modest and mixed versus peers. NIO Inc. ADR rises Friday, still underperforms market
• Neutral Sentiment: Longer-term forecasts and price‑target pieces reiterate wide analyst dispersion and sensitivity to tariffs and macro trends, keeping volatility expected rather than resolving directionally. Nio (NYSE: NIO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (Dec 18)
• Neutral Sentiment: Several releases about Nio Strategic Metals raising ~$800k (flow‑through financing) refer to a different company (TSXV: NIO / OTC: NIOCF) and are unrelated to NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO); watch for ticker‑name confusion in headlines but no direct fundamental impact. Nio Strategic Metals Closes Flow-Through Shares Private Placement to Advance Oka Explorations
• Negative Sentiment: A bearish Seeking Alpha piece argues NIO’s risk/reward is poor and investors should avoid the stock, adding sell‑side/retail negativity that can pressure sentiment and limit rallies. NIO Is Not Worth Your Hard-Earned Money
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting mounting investor skepticism despite strong delivery numbers highlights ongoing concerns about margins, tariffs and execution — factors that can cap upside until clearer guidance or margin improvement appears. Nio’s Stock Faces Mounting Skepticism Despite Strong Deliveries

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently weighed in on NIO. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research note on Monday. Barclays raised their target price on shares of NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Mizuho increased their target price on NIO from $6.00 to $7.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 23rd. Wall Street Zen upgraded NIO from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, September 8th. Finally, Macquarie set a $5.30 price objective on NIO in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $6.73.

NIO Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of $10.41 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.44 and a beta of 1.04. 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 stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $6.08 and a 200 day simple moving average of $5.49.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NIO. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of NIO by 148.3% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,817 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 2,877 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in NIO by 183.5% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 6,596 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 4,269 shares in the last quarter. Aries Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of NIO in the third quarter worth about $76,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NIO in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $77,000. Finally, Strategies Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of NIO during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $77,000. 48.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.