NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the eleven brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $6.8250.

NIO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Barclays upped their target price on NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. UBS Group lowered shares of NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Macquarie upgraded shares of NIO from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $6.10 price objective on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $7.00 target price on shares of NIO in a report on Thursday, October 30th.

NIO Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE NIO opened at $4.54 on Wednesday. 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 company has a 50-day moving average of $4.91 and a 200 day moving average of $5.77. The stock has a market cap of $9.47 billion, a PE ratio of -3.13 and a beta of 1.10. NIO has a 12-month low of $3.02 and a 12-month high of $8.02.

Key Stories Impacting NIO

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: January deliveries surged ~96% year‑over‑year and cumulative deliveries topped 1 million, reinforcing revenue growth and scale for NIO. NIO January deliveries jump 96% as cumulative tops 1m
• Positive Sentiment: NIO has begun Firefly deliveries in Singapore, marking continued international expansion that could diversify revenue and brand exposure. Nio’s Firefly commences deliveries in Singapore
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary pieces lay out durable bull cases (execution, product pipeline, scale), which help explain renewed investor interest and trending status. NIO Inc. (NIO): A bull case theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Market attention is high — NIO is a “trending” stock on platforms like Zacks, which can boost short‑term flows but also volatility. NIO Inc. (NIO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: Background and feature pieces trace NIO’s rapid rise and product strategy — useful context but not immediate price drivers. How Nio became a global EV powerhouse: From startup struggles to outpacing giants
• Negative Sentiment: Despite delivery strength, investors showed skepticism — shares fell on concerns about sustainability of Chinese EV demand and whether recent growth is repeatable (Fool notes low gross margin ~11.3% as a pressure point). Stock Market Today, Feb. 2: Nio Falls After January Deliveries Raise Concerns About Chinese EV Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights the paradox: strong delivery prints but share‑price weakness (headlines call it a “crash” or note steep drops in Hong Kong), underscoring fragile sentiment and potential for momentum reversals. Nio stock price crash gains steam as vehicle deliveries surge: is it a buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Shares also tumbled in Hong Kong despite the delivery beat, signaling that demand worries and regional market dynamics remain downside risks. Nio stock tumbles 6 in Hong Kong even after massive delivery jump — here’s what the market is missing

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NIO

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its stake in NIO by 148.3% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,817 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 2,877 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its holdings in shares of NIO by 183.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 6,596 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 4,269 shares in the last quarter. Aries Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of NIO in the 3rd quarter valued at $76,000. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of NIO during the 3rd quarter worth $77,000. Finally, Strategies Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of NIO during the third quarter worth $77,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

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.