NIO (NYSE:NIO) Shares Gap Down – Here’s What Happened

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO)’s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $4.97, but opened at $4.84. NIO shares last traded at $4.9650, with a volume of 6,483,820 shares trading hands.

NIO News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: NIO reported 40,597 vehicle deliveries in June, up 62.9% year over year, and 107,658 deliveries for Q2, up 49.4% year over year, showing strong momentum in demand. NIO Inc. Provides June and Second Quarter 2026 Delivery Update
• Positive Sentiment: The company also said it has built 9,007 cumulative power swap and charging stations in mainland China, reinforcing its EV ecosystem and supporting customer adoption. NIO-SW (09866.HK) Builds Cumulative 9,007 Power Swap and Charging Stations in Mainland China
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank still expects NIO to reach Q2 non-GAAP breakeven, but its outlook suggests investors are waiting for confirmation in the upcoming earnings report rather than bidding the stock up on deliveries alone. NIO Stock Eyes First Green Week In A Month: Deutsche Bank Sees ES8 Drag, But Q2 Breakeven Still In Play
• Negative Sentiment: Despite record deliveries, the stock has been slipping as the market seems concerned that growth alone may not be enough without clearer evidence of sustained margins and profitability. Why NIO Stock Is Falling on Strong Deliveries

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Dbs Bank raised shares of NIO from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $6.00 price objective on shares of NIO in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of NIO in a report on Friday, May 1st. Nomura raised NIO from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $6.60 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, Bank of America restated a “neutral” rating and set a $6.80 target price on shares of NIO in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $6.70.

NIO Stock Down 2.7%

The business’s 50 day moving average is $5.62 and its 200 day moving average is $5.38. The company has a market capitalization of $12.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.79 and a beta of 0.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.01.

NIO (NYSE:NIO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, February 14th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $4.95 billion for the quarter. NIO had a negative net margin of 8.78% and a negative return on equity of 318.96%. Sell-side analysts anticipate that NIO Inc. will post -0.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIO

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in NIO. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in NIO by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 43,067 shares of the company’s stock worth $328,000 after acquiring an additional 1,806 shares during the period. V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of NIO by 17.4% in the first quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 13,707 shares of the company’s stock valued at $83,000 after purchasing an additional 2,027 shares during the period. Tidal Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of NIO by 0.9% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 287,140 shares of the company’s stock worth $985,000 after purchasing an additional 2,433 shares during the last quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. raised its stake in shares of NIO by 11.6% in the fourth quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 24,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $127,000 after purchasing an additional 2,586 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthspire Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NIO by 26.4% during the fourth quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 12,980 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 2,707 shares during the period. 48.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.