UBS has upgraded NIO Inc (NIO) to Buy from Neutral, effective September 15, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $5.48.
This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on NIO's prospects, suggesting improved fundamentals or increased confidence in the company's strategic direction.
NIO, headquartered in Shanghai, operates in the automobiles sector, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of smart electric vehicles. The company employs 45,635 full-time staff and went public on September 12, 2018. It offers premium electric vehicles under the NIO brand, alongside family-oriented models through the ONVO brand.
The company has a market capitalization of $11.6 billion and reported an EPS of -11.55 (TTM). Upcoming earnings are expected on June 1, 2026, with an EPS estimate of -1.36 and revenue of $26.2 billion.
Analyst sentiment toward NIO remains generally positive, with a consensus rating of Buy from 30 analysts, including 4 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 13 Hold, and 1 Sell as of November 1, 2025. Recent analyst actions include UBS's upgrade and a downgrade from Freedom Capital Markets to Hold from Buy on September 4, 2025.