Freedom Capital Markets has downgraded NIO Inc (NIO) to a Hold rating from Buy, effective September 3, 2025. The current share price stands at $5.48.
This decision underscores a more cautious outlook for NIO, reflecting potential concerns about competitive pressures, market conditions, or execution risks that may affect the company’s performance. NIO, headquartered in Shanghai, operates in the automobiles industry and employs approximately 45,635 full-time staff. The company specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of smart electric vehicles, offering products under its NIO, ONVO, and FIREFLY brands.
As of November 20, 2025, NIO's market capitalization is $11.6 billion, with a trailing twelve-month EPS of -11.55. Recent earnings reports indicate mixed performance, with Q2 2025 showing an EPS of -1.85, surpassing estimates by 17.3%. However, the company has faced several surprises in previous quarters, highlighting ongoing volatility in its financial performance.
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NIO continues to navigate a competitive landscape as it aims to enhance its in-house capabilities in battery swapping, intelligent driving, and digital technologies, among others.