Brokers Offer Predictions for NIO’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:NIO)

NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for NIO in a research note issued on Tuesday, July 28th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will earn ($0.02) per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of ($0.05). Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for NIO’s current full-year earnings is ($0.10) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for NIO’s Q2 2027 earnings at $0.01 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.02 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.06 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $0.26 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $6.00 price objective on shares of NIO in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Bank of America reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $6.80 target price on shares of NIO in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of NIO in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of NIO from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $7.00 price target on the stock in a report on Monday, July 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $6.70.

NIO Stock Performance

Shares of NIO opened at $4.75 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $5.09 and a 200 day moving average of $5.36. The company has a market capitalization of $11.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.63 and a beta of 0.90. NIO has a 12 month low of $4.37 and a 12 month high of $8.02. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.94.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On NIO

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp lifted its holdings in NIO by 98.3% during the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 5,950 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 2,950 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its position 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 purchasing an additional 4,269 shares during the period. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of NIO in the first quarter worth about $41,000. Arax Advisory Partners raised its position in shares of NIO by 81.6% in the fourth quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 7,758 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 3,487 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of NIO by 120.7% in the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,015 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 4,383 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 48.55% of the company’s stock.

NIO News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting NIO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chinese authorities indicated they may accelerate policy support for the smart-connected electric-vehicle industry. Potential measures supporting technology development and adoption could improve NIO’s medium-term growth outlook. Nio Stock is Pushing Higher Today: What’s Going On?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded NIO to “Strong Buy” and raised its EPS forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2027 to $0.04 from $0.02 and the second quarter of 2028 to $0.07 from $0.05. The revisions suggest expectations for improving profitability, although the current full-year consensus still projects a loss of $0.10 per share. Zacks Research and Wall Street Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: A bullish Seeking Alpha analysis upgraded NIO’s rating to “Buy,” citing strong revenue growth and the possibility that the company is approaching profitability despite China’s EV price war and slowing market. The report views the recent correction as improving the stock’s valuation appeal. NIO: Time To Buy (Rating Upgrade)
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage data is mixed: NIO’s average recommendation is “Hold,” while some analyst and Zacks-based measures appear more optimistic. Investors should treat bullish recommendations cautiously because sell-side ratings can be overly positive. NIO Given Average Recommendation of Hold
• Negative Sentiment: NIO continues to operate in a highly competitive Chinese EV market characterized by slowing demand and aggressive price competition, risks that could delay sustained profitability even as forecasts improve.

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.