NIO Inc. NIO reported a loss per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 21 cents in the third quarter of 2025, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 24 cents. The company had incurred a loss of 36 cents in the year-ago quarter.
This China-based electric vehicle maker posted revenues of $3.06 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.26 billion but rose 15.1% year over year due to higher delivery volumes.
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It delivered 87,071 vehicles in the third quarter, up 40.8% year over year, including 36,928 vehicles from NIO, 37,656 units from ONVO and 12,487 units from FIREFLY.
Revenues generated from vehicle sales amounted to $2.70 billion, up 13.4% year over year. The rise in sales was mainly attributable to an increase in delivery volume. Other sales of $364 million rose 29.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Gross profit was $424.9 million, up 48.6% year over year. Vehicle margin in the reported quarter rose to 14.7% from 13.1% in the third quarter of 2024 due to lower material cost per unit. Gross margin was 13.9%, up from 10.7% in the year-ago quarter. The company’s margin improved due to higher vehicle margins and stronger profitability from parts, accessories, and after-sales services, supported by cost reductions and greater operational efficiency.
Research & development costs amounted to $335.8 million, which fell 29% year over year. Selling, general & administrative costs were $587.8 million, which remained flat year over year. As of Sept. 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.3 billion, and long-term debt amounted to $1.23 billion.
For fourth-quarter 2025, NIO projects deliveries in the range of 120,000-125,000 vehicles, implying a rise of 65.1-72% year over year. Revenues are estimated between $4,602 million and $4,781 million.
NIO carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
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