Here's Why NIO Inc. (NIO) Fell More Than Broader Market

In the latest close session, NIO Inc. (NIO) was down 1.93% at $5.09. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.54% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.03%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.18%.

Heading into today, shares of the company had gained 13.07% over the past month, outpacing the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 2.78% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.58%.

The upcoming earnings release of NIO Inc. will be of great interest to investors. The company is predicted to post an EPS of -$0.07, indicating a 85.11% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $4.61 billion, reflecting a 70.91% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$1.06 per share and a revenue of $12.62 billion, signifying shifts of +29.8% and +38.17%, respectively, from the last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for NIO Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 10.36% lower. NIO Inc. is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.

The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 57, placing it within the top 24% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

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