NIO: Finally Some Progress (Rating Upgrade)

Summary:

  • Nio missed Q2 revenue estimates but showed an improvement in gross margins, with more progress expected later this year.
  • Despite a 144% YoY increase in vehicle deliveries, lower average selling prices impacted total revenues, marking the second top line miss in three quarters.
  • Nio’s Q3 guidance included record deliveries and revenue expectations slightly above Street estimates, with ambitious long-term operational targets for both the Nio and Onvo brands.

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Last week, Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO (NYSE:NIO) reported its second quarter results. While the company missed Q2 revenue estimates, it did make some progress on the gross margin front, and guidance


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