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Research Alert: Nio: Q1 2026 Results In-line; Posts Second Consecutive Quarterly Profit

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CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

NIO posted Q1 2026 results in line with expectations, with deliveries reaching 83,465 units (+98.3% Y/Y) and revenue of CNY25.5B (+112.2% Y/Y). Gross margin expanded to 19.0% from 7.6% a year earlier, while the company achieved non-GAAP adjusted operating profit of CNY66.8M and a non-GAAP net profit of CNY43.5M, its second consecutive quarter of profitability. The three-brand strategy gains traction with strong performance from ES8, ONVO L90, and FIREFLY, while the upcoming ES9 flagship SUV has generated strong pre-order momentum. Management expects Q2 2026 deliveries of 110,000-115,000 units and revenue of CNY32.8B-CNY34.4B, supported by new product launches including the ES9 and ONVO L80. With improving scale economics, sustained margin expansion, and a strengthening multi-brand portfolio supported by full-stack technology, we believe NIO's earnings outlook is improving and the company is on a path toward profitability, though intensifying price competition and macroeconomic headwinds remain key challenges.

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