Nio (NIO) stock fell 4% on Wednesday, marking its tenth straight day of declines. The drop comes ahead of the Chinese EV maker’s third-quarter 2025 earnings report, set for November 25 before the U.S. market opens. Even with the recent pullback, the stock is still up 32% year-to-date, helped by new product launches, including the L90 and ES8, and stronger October deliveries. However, softer consumer demand and rising competition in the EV space continue to weigh on sentiment, keeping Wall Street analysts cautious heading into results.
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What to Expect from Nio’s Q3 Earnings
Wall Street analysts expect Nio to report a loss per share of $0.23 for Q3 versus a loss of $0.30 in the same quarter a year ago. According to the TipRanks Analyst Forecasts Page, Nio’s sales forecast for Q3 is $3.12 billion versus $2.6 billion in the year-ago quarter.
As Nio prepares to release its Q3 2025 results, investors will be paying close attention to updates on new model launches and the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce costs. They will also watch for signs of margin improvement and delivery momentum after a tough period earlier in the year.
AI Analyst Boosts Price Target but Remains Cautious Ahead of Earnings
Ahead of the Q3 print, TipRanks’ AI Analyst Axel Cruzen (under the OpenAI-4o model) maintained a Hold rating on the stock but increased the price target to $6 from $5.50.
The AI analysis highlighted a mixed outlook for Nio. On the positive side, strong delivery growth, expanding charging and battery-swap infrastructure, and new product launches are helping support demand and brand strength in the premium EV segment.
However, the report also pointed to key risks, including the company’s high debt levels, ongoing negative cash flow, and shrinking vehicle margins due to pricing pressure.
These hurdles continue to weigh on the company’s financial health.
Is NIO Stock a Buy?
Analysts remain divided about Nio’s long-term outlook. On TipRanks, NIO stock has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on six Buys, six Holds, and one Sell rating. The average Nio price target of $6.90 implies 15.38% upside potential from current levels.
