Investors have been patiently waiting for Nio (NIO -4.21%) to post explosive delivery growth for years now. The Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker has reported strong numbers, including eight consecutive months of deliveries topping 20,000 units, but the figures remained stagnant through much of 2024.
NIO: High Growth And A Bit Of A Bargain
Nio stock price had another difficult year even as the company made strong progress in terms of market share and its future profitability. It started 2024 trading at $8.64, then plunged to $3.65, and then bounced back and found substantial resistance at $7.70.
Chinese luxury electric vehicle maker Nio stock reported record deliveries of 31,138 vehicles in December, marking an increase of 73% compared to last year. Deliveries were also up 51% from 20,575 in November.
Nio (NIO 1.43%) reported a considerable increase in sales in the most recently updated figures.
Nio Inc. NIO closed 2024 with a bang, delivering a record-breaking 31,138 vehicles in December — a staggering 72.9% year-over-year jump.
While Li Auto tops the race with 500,508 annual deliveries, XPeng and NIO sell 190,068 and 221,970 vehicles, respectively, in 2024.
NIO Inc.'s December delivery results have come as a surprise for many. The rigorous ramp of ONVO deliveries in the final weeks of 2024, alongside restored core brand sales at the 20,000+ monthly run-rate, are supportive of sustained margin expansion at scale. This complements ONVO's competitive pricing on the L60, made possible by NIO's proprietary BaaS business model. The potential extension of EV subsidies in 2025 also represents a company-specific pricing tailwind.
NIO's vehicle lineup and expansion efforts bode well for the long term, but persistent losses, financial strain, and rising competition are concerning.
I believe NIO stock remains a solid speculative "Buy" for 2025 due to expected margin expansion, new model launches, and expanding market presence. The firm's Q3 results show increased deliveries and margins, driven by the ONVO L60 and efficient cost management. I believe NIO's ecosystem, including BaaS and power swap stations, enhances its market value and supports future growth.
Nio (NIO -0.46%) has made excellent progress in increasing sales, but profits have been harder to improve.
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