NIO (NYSE:NIO) Stock Price Down 2% – What’s Next?

Shares of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) fell 2% on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $5.15 and last traded at $5.1950. 27,008,996 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 39% from the average session volume of 43,979,766 shares. The stock had previously closed at $5.30.

NIO News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shenji (NIO’s smart‑driving chip unit) secured a RMB2.257 billion financing; NIO keeps a 62.7% controlling stake and third‑party investors will own the remainder — the round pushes Shenji toward a ~USD1.5B valuation, providing dedicated capital to accelerate autonomous‑chip R&D and reducing near‑term cash strain on NIO. Nio’s Smart-Driving Chip Unit Shenji Nears USD1.5 Billion Valuation After First Financing Round
• Neutral Sentiment: NIO set March 10 (pre‑market) to report unaudited Q4 and full‑year 2025 results and will host a management call — a near‑term catalyst that can move the stock depending on margins, deliveries and progress on breakeven guidance. NIO Inc. to Report Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry report forecasts a large battery‑swapping market (projected ~$24.3B by 2030) and lists NIO among leading players — supports long‑term TAM for NIO’s BaaS and swapping network but is a longer‑horizon positive rather than an immediate earnings driver. Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Report 2026-2035
• Negative Sentiment: Market/coverage led selling: recent headlines flagged that NIO fell more than the broader market — short‑term pressure may reflect macro risk, sentiment toward China EVs, and investors awaiting March 10 results. Here’s Why NIO Inc. (NIO) Fell More Than Broader Market
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/notes highlight risks behind Q4‑2025 breakeven guidance — execution, cost control, and margin sustainability remain key investor concerns ahead of the quarter’s report; negative headlines around those risks can amplify downside. NIO: Risks Behind Q4 2025’s Breakeven Guidance

Analysts Set New Price Targets

NIO has been the topic of a number of research reports. UBS Group downgraded NIO from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on NIO from $8.60 to $6.90 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Macquarie Infrastructure raised NIO from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $6.10 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NIO in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on NIO from $3.00 to $4.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $6.83.

NIO Stock Down 4.2%

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 simple moving average of $4.87 and a 200 day simple moving average of $5.79. The company has a market cap of $10.17 billion, a P/E ratio of -3.36 and a beta of 1.10.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp grew its stake in NIO by 98.3% in the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 5,950 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 2,950 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position 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. Arax Advisory Partners increased its stake in shares of NIO by 81.6% during the fourth quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 7,758 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 3,487 shares during the period. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in NIO during the 4th quarter valued at about $41,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of NIO in the 4th quarter valued at about $42,000. Institutional investors own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

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.