Nikola: Improved Results But Nowhere Near Viability – Sell

Summary:

  • Nikola reported mixed Q2/2024 results, with higher sales more than offset by increased cash usage.
  • As a result, unrestricted cash was down by more than 25% sequentially to $256.3 million.
  • At the current rate of cash usage, the company will have to raise additional capital by Q4/2024 at the latest point.
  • With the market for FCEV trucks still in its infancy, NKLA won’t be able to scale production in the way required to materially reduce cash consumption anytime soon.
  • Considering the lack of a viable business model in combination with elevated capital needs, I am reiterating my “Strong Sell” rating on the shares.

Nikola TRE Batterieelektrischer Daycab-Sattelschlepper

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Note:

I have covered Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA) previously, so investors should view this as an update to my earlier articles on the company.

Last week, zero-emission transportation start-up Nikola Corporation (“Nikola”) reported mixed Q2/2024 results:


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