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Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.

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New Street Research analyst Pierre Ferragu defended his position on Wednesday that negative publicity surrounding CEO Elon Musk won&#8217;t harm Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) in the medium term.
What Happened: &#8220;Many question our view that &#8216;bad press&#8217; related to Elon will not have a lasting influence on Tesla sales,&#8221; Ferragu wrote on X. &#8220;Elon&#8217;s antics are very unlikely to damage the brand medium term (and they definitely help awareness!!).&#8221;
The analyst shared data showing significant drops in Tesla&#8217;s brand perception during 2022, including a 21-point decline in March and a 17-point drop in November, coinciding with Musk&#8217;s Twitter acquisition. Despite these metrics, Tesla&#8217;s quarterly deliveries grew steadily from 185,000 in the first quarter of 2021 to 485,000 by the fourth quarter of 2023.
Ferragu&#8217;s optimistic assessment comes amid recent challenges for the automaker. Tesla reported approximately 337,000 vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, falling short of analyst expectations across all major markets. The disappointing results sent shares tumbling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44612478/musk-needs-to-navigate-brand-crisis-or-else-warns-analyst-tesla-delivery-number-was-a-disaster-for-the-bulls">before recovering Wednesday</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Many question our view that &quot;bad press&quot; related to Elon will not have a lasting influence on Tesla sales. Here is our underlying analysis. Elon&#39;s antics are very unlikely to damage the brand medium term (and they definitely help awareness!!) <a href="https://t.co/fsYL53GtDE">pic.twitter.com/fsYL53GtDE</a>
&mdash; Pierre Ferragu (@p_ferragu) <a href="https://twitter.com/p_ferragu/status/1907579341149737344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44620889/trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-roil-markets-as-china-slams-typical-unilateral-bullying-asian-markets-plunge">Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217; Tariffs Roil Markets As China Slams &#8216;Typical Unilateral Bullying:&#8217; Asian Markets Plunge</a>
Why It Matters: Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives called the figures &#8220;a disaster for the bulls&#8221; while maintaining an Outperform rating with a $550 price target. &#8220;The more political he gets with DOGE, the more the brand suffers, there is no debate,&#8221; Ives said, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44612478/musk-needs-to-navigate-brand-crisis-or-else-warns-analyst-tesla-delivery-number-was-a-disaster-for-the-bulls">referring to Musk&#8217;s role</a> in the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Tesla stock rebounded over 5% in regular session on Wednesday following a Politico report suggesting Musk might <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44617674/tesla-closes-in-green-dips-after-hours-as-musk-denies-ouster-from-trump-administration">step back from his government position in the coming weeks</a>. Musk dismissed the report as &#8220;fake news&#8221; on X, after which shares dipped 8.01% in after-hours trading.
The company&#8217;s stock has fallen as much as 33% since Trump&#8217;s January inauguration, with analysts attributing some decline to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44617674/tesla-closes-in-green-dips-after-hours-as-musk-denies-ouster-from-trump-administration">Musk&#8217;s political activities</a>, including his reported $20 million investment to defeat a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate and endorsements of far-right parties in Europe.
Price Action: Tesla closed at $282.76 on Wednesday, gaining 5.33% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock declined 8.01% to $260.12.
Tesla stock has outperformed rivals Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) but trails Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) in short- to long-term price trends, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Tesla Brand Won't Suffer From Elon Musk's 'Antics,' Says Analyst Despite Delivery Miss, 8% Stock Drop In After-Hours Trading

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) announced the details of its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44606521/tesla-first-quarter-2025-production-deliveries-deployments" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter production</a>, deliveries, and deployment on Wednesday. The stock fell after the disclosure.
The electric vehicle company produced 362,615 vehicles (including 345,454 Model 3/Y), down from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38047077/tesla-stock-dives-as-q1-deliveries-disappoint-but-ev-giant-reclaims-top-spot-from-chinese-rival" rel="noreferrer noopener">433,371 a year ago</a>.
It delivered 336,681 vehicles (323,800 Model 3/Y), down from 386,810 vehicles a year ago.
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The company said that while the changeover of Model Y lines across all four of its factories led to the loss of several weeks of production in the first quarter, the ramp of the New Model Y continues to go well.
Tesla also deployed 10.4 GWh of energy storage products.
Tesla stock has plunged 32% year-to-date. The company&#8217;s U.S. registrations dropped 11% in January, while rivals like Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Volkswagen (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) saw a 44% surge.
Tesla&#8217;s EU registrations <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44283118/tesla-loses-ground-in-us-ev-market-while-rivals-accelerate-ahead-in-january-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">halved in January</a> as brand sentiment and political backlash weigh on growth. Meanwhile, Musk&nbsp;announced that&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;would double its vehicle production in the U.S. within two years.
Additionally, President Donald Trump transformed the White House to showcase Tesla vehicles in solidarity with&nbsp;his senior advisor and de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk and his company. Trump also&nbsp;purchased a Tesla Model S Plaid.
Musk has acknowledged the challenges of running his business while working with DOGE amid a massive decline in Tesla&#8217;s stock price.&nbsp;
Wedbush&nbsp;analyst Daniel Ives projected <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/03/44519930/tesla-turmoil-analyst-pins-hope-new-era-robotics-fsd" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter deliveries</a> in the 355,000-360,000 range. That&#8217;s down ~7%, courtesy of demand softness in Europe, the U.S., and China.
Ives estimated that 30% of the very soft first-quarter delivery number is related to Tesla chief Elon Musk, the brand, and DOGE. About 70% is more timing and non-brand headwind issues.
Ives projected first-quarter revenue of $24.05 billion and EPS of 56 cents. He expects the first quarter to be the &#8220;low point.&#8221;
Tesla&#8217;s full self-driving technology, affordable vehicle launch, more Model 3/Y refreshes, and autonomous and robotics/Optimus technology improvements &#8220;set the stage for a new era of growth,&#8221; according to the analyst.
Price Action: TSLA stock is down 1.20% at $265.23 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Tesla's Deliveries Slide In Q1 Amid Production Setbacks, Political Backlash

Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) sales in key European markets continued their downward trend in March, extending losses for a third consecutive month in multiple countries as the electric vehicle maker faces mounting challenges from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44599196/gene-munster-warns-teslas-q1-deliveries-will-be-ugly-expects-june-to-be-worse-before-gradual-recovery">Chinese competition and backlash</a> against CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s political activities.
What Happened: New Tesla registrations in France dropped 36.8%, Sweden fell 63.9%, and Norway slipped 1% compared to March 2024, according to official data. 
Denmark and the Netherlands saw even steeper declines of 65.6% and 61%, respectively, reported Reuters. First-quarter sales were down across all these markets, with quarterly declines ranging from 12.5% in Norway to 55.3% in both Sweden and Denmark.
Musk&#8217;s increasingly visible political activities, including support for far-right parties in Europe and his close alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump, appear to be alienating potential customers. 
This political stance has made Tesla vehicles and showrooms targets for vandalism, with <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44555726/chamath-palihapitiya-claims-tesla-attacks-part-of-organized-effort-against-elon-musks-doge-role">cars burned and dealerships spray-painted</a> in Rome, Berlin, and Stockholm in recent days.
&#8220;We&#8217;re all embarrassed,&#8221; said Luca Del Bo, president of Italy&#8217;s Tesla owners club. &#8220;We&#8217;d all be happy of course if Musk just went back to just being a CEO.&#8221;
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44599257/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-edge-higher-as-market-braces-for-trumps-liberation-day-why-arthur-hayes-still-sees-btc-hitting-250000-by-year-end">Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Edge Higher As Market Braces For Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Liberation Day:&#8217; Why Arthur Hayes Still Sees BTC Hitting $250,000 By Year-End</a>
Why It Matters: Analysts expect Tesla to announce disappointing first-quarter global deliveries on Wednesday. Deepwater Asset Management&#8216;s Gene Munster predicts <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44599196/gene-munster-warns-teslas-q1-deliveries-will-be-ugly-expects-june-to-be-worse-before-gradual-recovery">approximately 355,000 deliveries</a>, down about 8% year-over-year and below the analyst consensus of 377,592. Prediction markets on Kalshi give just a 56% probability of Tesla exceeding 350,000 deliveries.
The company&#8217;s European market share has declined, with brands like BYD (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDF#OTC">BYDDF</a>) and other Chinese EV makers gaining ground.
Price Action: Tesla Inc. closed at $268.46 on Tuesday, gaining 3.59% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock edged down 0.14% to $268.08. Year to date, Tesla has fallen 29.22%.
Tesla stock has outperformed rivals Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) but trails Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) in short- to long-term price trends, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Tesla's European Sales Decline For 3rd Consecutive Month Amid China Competition, CEO Elon Musk's Political Controversies

Deepwater Asset Management&#8216;s Gene Munster is bracing for disappointing Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) delivery numbers when the electric vehicle maker reports first-quarter figures on Wednesday, warning investors that the coming months could be even more challenging.
What Happened: &#8220;The March number is likely going to be ugly. The June will likely be worse. Then things begin to slowly improve,&#8221; Munster wrote Tuesday on X, signaling a dramatic reversal for a company that once projected 20-30% growth.
The Tesla bull anticipates first-quarter deliveries around 355,000 units, down approximately 8% year-over-year, significantly below analyst consensus estimates of 377,592. His projection aligns with prediction markets, where Kalshi traders give only a 56% probability of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/04/44593138/tesla-q1-deliveries-preview-analysts-forecast-377k-but-kalshi-traders-predict-a-miss">Tesla exceeding 350,000 deliveries</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Final thoughts going into tomorrow's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TSLA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$TSLA</a> numbers. &#x27a1;&#xFE0F; The March number is likely going to be ugly. The June will likely be worse. Then things begin to slowly improve. <a href="https://t.co/UYrHByjVKf">https://t.co/UYrHByjVKf</a>
&mdash; Gene Munster (@munster_gene) <a href="https://twitter.com/munster_gene/status/1907171731413819636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;I feel 35% less wealthy over the past few months since the Tesla numbers started to come down,&#8221; Munster told CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell,&#8221; characterizing 2025 as a &#8220;throwaway year&#8221; for the automaker.
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Why It Matters: Despite the near-term pessimism, Munster maintains his long-term optimism, citing Tesla&#8217;s &#8220;physical AI&#8221; competitive advantage through initiatives like Optimus robots and robotaxis. &#8220;Ultimately, I think investors are going to get behind that,&#8221; he said, noting Tesla&#8217;s $37 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43321103/tesla-q4-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-ev-updates-automaker-says-2025-will-be-a-seminal-year">cash position provides ample runway</a>.
The anticipated delivery decline comes amid concerns about CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s increasing political involvement affecting brand perception. A recent Benzinga poll revealed 53% of respondents would &#8220;never own a Tesla,&#8221; highlighting potential demand challenges as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/25/04/44593138/tesla-q1-deliveries-preview-analysts-forecast-377k-but-kalshi-traders-predict-a-miss">company looks toward recovery later this year</a>.
Price Action: Tesla Inc. closed at $268.46 on Tuesday, up 3.59% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped 0.14% to $268.08. Year to date, Tesla&#8217;s stock has declined by 29.22%.
Tesla stock has shown strong momentum compared to rivals Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) and Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>). However, it lags behind Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) in short- to long-term price trends, according to Benzinga Edge Stock Ranking. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up to learn more</a>.
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Gene Munster Warns Tesla's March Delivery Number Will Be 'Ugly' But June Will Be Uglier

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NIO usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for NIO. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $1,181,924, and 14 are calls, amounting to $831,553.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $3.5 and $12.0 for NIO, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for NIO's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of NIO's whale trades within a strike price range from $3.5 to $12.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>NIO 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
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<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$668.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>821</td>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$372.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$96.4K</td>
<td>51.3K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
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<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>981</td>
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<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
Having examined the options trading patterns of NIO, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of NIO</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 33,092,462, with NIO's price up by 2.28%, positioned at $3.9.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 65 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on NIO</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $6.15.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on NIO, maintaining a target price of $8. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Neutral rating for NIO, targeting a price of $4. 
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NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares are moving higher. The China-based EV maker on Tuesday provided a deliveries update for March and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44579887/nio-inc-provides-march-and-first-quarter-2025-delivery-update">the first quarter</a>.
What Happened: Nio announced it delivered 15,039 vehicles in March, up 26.7% year-over-year. Total March deliveries consisted of 10,219 vehicles from the company&#8217;s premium Nio brand and 4,820 vehicles from the company&#8217;s ONVO brand.
Nio reported total first-quarter deliveries of 42,094, representing an increase of 40.1% on a year-over-year basis. The company noted that cumulative deliveries climbed to 713,658 as of March 31.
&#8220;We started deliveries of the NIO ET9, our smart electric executive flagship, in late March 2025. As the epitome of NIO&#8217;s full-stack technologies and industry-leading innovations, the ET9 sets a new benchmark for executive smart electric vehicles,&#8221; the company said.
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Nio reported fourth-quarter financial results about two weeks ago that fell short of analyst expectations. The company said it delivered 72,689 vehicles in the fourth quarter and guided for first-quarter deliveries of 41,000 to 43,000.
&#8220;Looking ahead to 2025, we will sharpen our focus on enhancing profitability by driving cost reductions through technological advancements, optimizing operational efficiency and accelerating scalable growth,&#8221; the company said.
Following the company&#8217;s quarterly results, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained Nio with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Neutral rating</a> and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$5&nbsp;to&nbsp;$4.20. Citigroup also maintained a Buy and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$8.90&nbsp;to&nbsp;$8.10.
NIO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/nio">Nio shares</a> were up 2.76% at $3.91 at the time of publication Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Nio Stock Tuesday?

On Monday, Chinese electric vehicle company XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) announced its vehicle delivery results for March and the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44575805/xpeng-announces-vehicle-delivery-results-for-march-and-first-quarter-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">first quarter of 2025</a>.
In March, XPeng delivered 33,205 Smart EVs, implying a 268% growth, surpassing 30,000 units for the fifth consecutive month.
For the first quarter of 2025, XPeng delivered 94,008 Smart EVs, a 331% increase over last year.
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On March 13, 2025, at its Spring 2025 Launch conference, XPeng launched 2025 versions of the XPeng G6 and XPeng G9.
Both upgraded versions come standard with 5C AI batteries and Turing AI-powered smart driving features across all trims.
In March 2025, XNGP&#8217;s monthly active user penetration rate in urban driving reached 86%. At the same time, XPeng expanded its global presence by entering the Indonesian market.
Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44579335/li-auto-inc-march-2025-delivery-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced on Tuesday it delivered</a> 36,674 vehicles in March 2025, marking a 26.5% growth. This brought its first-quarter deliveries to 92,864, up by 15.5%. As of March 31, 2025, Li Auto&#8217;s cumulative deliveries reached&nbsp;1.226 million.
As of March 31, 2025, the company had 500 retail stores in 150 cities, 502 servicing centers, and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops in 225 cities. It also had 2,045 supercharging stations in China equipped with 11,038 charging stalls.
NIO Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) announced it delivered 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, representing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g44579887/nio-inc-provides-march-and-first-quarter-2025-delivery-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth of 26.7%</a>. The deliveries comprised 10,219 vehicles from its premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO and 4,820 from the company&#8217;s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO. The company delivered 42,094 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, marking a growth of 40.1%. Cumulative deliveries reached 713,658 as of March 31, 2025.
XPeng stock surged 167% in the last 12 months. The EV company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44373548/teslas-china-rival-xpeng-delivers-over-91500-evs-in-q4-eyes-massive-growth-in-q1" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> growth of 23.4% to 16.11 billion Chinese Yuan ($2.21 billion), topping the&nbsp;consensus estimate&nbsp;of&nbsp;16.02 billion Chinese Yuan. Quarterly vehicle deliveries&nbsp;rose 52.1% to 91,507, backed by its sales network of 690 stores and 1,920 charging stations.
The company expects revenue of 15 billion Chinese Yuan-15.7 billion Chinese Yuan, compared to the consensus of 14.684 billion Chinese Yuan. XPeng and long-term partner German automaker&nbsp;Volkswagen AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VWAGY#OTC">VWAGY</a>) plans to build a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42807958/xpeng-volkswagen-to-jointly-build-super-fast-ev-charging-network-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">super-fast charging network</a> in China.
Meanwhile, Li Auto and Nio stocks lost 18% in the last 12 months. Nio <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44452057/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-warns-of-disappointing-q1-results-deliveries-revenue-set-to-miss-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">continues to face</a> challenges in achieving full-year profitability, primarily due to high research and development expenses and significant operational costs.
Price Action: XPEV stock is up 3.09% at $21.36 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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NIO Reports 26.7% Increase In March Vehicle Deliveries To 15,039 Vehicles

Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

Benzinga's options scanner just detected over 13 options trades for NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) summing a total amount of $2,576,043.
At the same time, our algo caught 6 for a total amount of 2,289,613.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $3.0 to $20.0 for NIO during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for NIO's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of NIO's whale activity within a strike price range from $3.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>NIO Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743173156_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$1.8M</td>
<td>122.3K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.05</td>
<td>$16.06</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$144.7K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.25</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.16</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$100.4K</td>
<td>817</td>
<td>93</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>99.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About NIO</h3>
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations such as battery swapping and autonomous driving technologies. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 222,000 EVs in 2024, accounting for about 2% of the China passenger new energy vehicle market.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding NIO, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of NIO</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 26,626,067, with NIO's price down by -3.59%, positioned at $3.84.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On NIO</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $6.15.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on NIO, which currently sits at a price target of $8. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Mizuho has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on NIO, which currently sits at a price target of $4. 
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Editor&#8217;s Note: The story is updated with pricing details of the equity offering.
NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares traded lower on Thursday. The stocks of automakers declined after the White House announced that President Donald Trump would introduce new tariffs on auto imports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44509733" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">during a press conference on Wednesday.</a>
Also, on Thursday, NIO disclosed its intention to offer up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44509345/nio-inc-announces-proposed-offering-of-new-shares" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">118.79 million Class A ordinary shares.</a> The company priced of its expanded equity placement and raised around HK$4.03 billion ($518.27 million).
The offering includes 136.8 million Class A shares at a price of HK$29.46 ($3.79) per share. The transaction is expected to close around April 7, 2025, upon fulfillment of customary closing conditions.
NIO plans to use the net proceeds from this equity placement to fund research and development of smart electric vehicle technologies and new products, strengthen its balance sheet, and support general corporate purposes.
This week, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer informed investors <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44452057/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-warns-of-disappointing-q1-results-deliveries-revenue-set-to-miss-estimates" rel="noreferrer noopener">to expect underwhelming first-quarter results</a>.
The company reportedly expects to deliver up to 43,000 vehicles by March 31, with a projected revenue of approximately 12.9 billion yuan ($1.8 billion).
Nio has also received funding from strategic investors, including a 3.3 billion yuan (~$455 million) investment from Hefei government-backed funds and a $2.94 billion capital injection from Abu Dhabi&#8217;s CYVN Holdings in 2023.
Last week,&nbsp;the company reported fiscal&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;revenue of 19.70 billion Chinese yuan&nbsp;($2.70 billion), up 15.2%&nbsp;year-over-year and up&nbsp;5.5%&nbsp;sequentially. Analysts, on average, estimated&nbsp;revenue of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44433594/nio-misses-revenue-estimates-lowers-q1-forecast-amid-stronger-competition-in-ev-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2.85 billion for the quarter</a>.
NIO reported an adjusted loss per share per ADS of 3.17 Chinese yuan or 43 cent loss compared to a 2.81 Chinese&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">yuan loss in the year-ago quarter</a>. Analysts had called for a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">loss of 42 cents per ADS</a>.
Price Action: NIO shares are down 7.58% at $3.90 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Offerings

Why Is Tesla's Chinese Rival NIO Stock Diving Today? (UPDATED)

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>, HKEX: 9866, SGX: NIO))) ("NIO" or the "Company"), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced the pricing of its upsized HK$4,030.13 million offering of&nbsp;136,800,000 class A ordinary shares of the Company (the "Placement Shares"), at an offering price of HK$29.46 per Placement Share (the "Equity Placement"). The Placement Shares have been offered to non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Company expects to close the Equity Placement on or about April 7, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Morgan Stanley Asia Limited, UBS AG Hong Kong Branch, China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited and Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch have been appointed as the placing agents.
The Company currently plans to use the net proceeds from the Equity Placement for research and development of smart electric vehicle technologies and new products, further strengthening balance sheet as well as general corporate purposes.

NIO Announces Pricing Of Upsized HK$4,030.13 Million Offering Of 136.8M Class A Ordinary Shares Of The Company At A Price Of HK$29.46 Per Placement Share

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 0.2% on Thursday.
Shares of Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 EPS guidance with its midpoint <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRNT">below estimates.</a>
Verint reported quarterly earnings of 99 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.27 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $253.55 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $276.99 million.
Verint Systems shares dipped 11.2% to $19.20 in the pre-market trading session.
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<ul>
<li>Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NPB#NYSE">NPB</a>) fell 30% to $10.01 in pre-market trading. Northpointe Bancshares will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODA#NASDAQ">CODA</a>) shares dipped 11.6% to $5.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>MAC Copper Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTAL#NYSE">MTAL</a>) fell 10.8% to $9.41 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) fell 10.3% to $16.34 in pre-market trading after surging 75% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) fell 7.5% to $3.90 in pre-market trading after announcing a proposed offering of new shares.</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) declined 6.8% to $47.50 in pre-market trading. On Wednesday, a 25% tariff was imposed by President Donald Trump on foreign-made automobiles, citing that automotive imports still pose a threat to the country's industrial base and national security.&nbsp;</li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) declined 6.7% to $26.45 in pre-market trading as the company said it intends to offer $1.3 billion worth of its 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 in a private offering to institutional investors. The company plans to grant the initial purchasers 13 days to purchase up to an additional $200 million.</li>
<li>Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LION#NASDAQ">LION</a>) shares fell 6.7% to $7.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) fell 4.5% to $56.49 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) declined 3% to $9.99 in pre-market trading. On Wednesday, a 25% tariff was imposed by President Donald Trump on foreign-made automobiles, citing that automotive imports still pose a threat to the country's industrial base and national security.&nbsp;</li>
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Verint Systems Posts Downbeat Results, Joins Nio, General Motors And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Damon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DMN#NASDAQ">DMN</a>) stock increased by 43.2% to $0.06 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $8.8 million. </li>
<li>J-Long Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JL#NASDAQ">JL</a>) shares increased by 15.47% to $5.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.7 million. </li>
<li>Worksport (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKSP#NASDAQ">WKSP</a>) shares increased by 14.16% to $4.19. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.0 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>LightInTheBox Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LITB#NYSE">LITB</a>) stock rose 12.71% to $1.33. The company's market cap stands at $147.8 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Hour Loop (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOUR#NASDAQ">HOUR</a>) stock increased by 12.5% to $2.25. The company's market cap stands at $79.0 million. </li>
<li>Heidmar Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMR#NASDAQ">HMR</a>) stock rose 10.44% to $3.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $199.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Twin Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWNP#NASDAQ">TWNP</a>) stock declined by 16.1% to $5.92 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $296.9 million. </li>
<li>Nova Lifestyle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVFY#NASDAQ">NVFY</a>) shares fell 11.27% to $0.64. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 million. </li>
<li>Lixiang Education Hldg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) shares declined by 11.1% to $16.19. The company's market cap stands at $18.8 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) shares fell 9.33% to $0.19. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $75.9 million. </li>
<li>GameStop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) stock decreased by 7.87% to $26.13. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.6 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares decreased by 7.59% to $3.9. The company's market cap stands at $8.1 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out 4 days ago. 
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NIO shares are trading lower after the company announced a proposed offering of new shares.

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>, HKEX: 9866, SGX: NIO))) ("NIO" or the "Company"), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it proposes to offer up to&nbsp;118,793,300 Class A ordinary shares of the Company (the "Placement Shares") in offshore transactions outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), subject to market conditions and other factors (the "Equity Placement").
The Company currently plans to use the net proceeds from the Equity Placement for research and development of smart electric vehicle technologies and new products, further strengthening balance sheet as well as general corporate purposes.

NIO Earlier Announced It Proposed To Offer Up To 18,793,300 Class A Ordinary Shares In Offshore Transactions Outside The US

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