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Investing.com - US Tiger Securities raised its price target on Nio (NYSE:NIO) to $8.00 from $5.00 on Tuesday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the Chinese electric vehicle maker. The stock, currently trading at $6.58, has shown remarkable momentum with a 46.33% gain year-to-date, according to InvestingPro data.
The price target increase follows Nio’s second-quarter results, which included what the firm described as a "solid" outlook for the second half of 2025.
US Tiger Securities noted that while near-term profitability "remains a work in progress," Nio’s outlook is "clearly improving" for the second half of the year, with volume acceleration and margin expansion driven by the ONVO L90 and ES8 models.
The firm pointed to potential upside beyond 2025, suggesting that if Nio’s upcoming 2026 models—including the ONVO L80, ES9, and ES7—can match the strong reception of current models, the company could "not only sustain its recovery but also materially expand scale and margins."
US Tiger Securities emphasized that execution on these future vehicle launches will be "critical in determining whether NIO can transition from a turnaround story into a growth compounder."
In other recent news, Nio Inc. reported delivering 31,305 vehicles in August 2025, a significant 49% increase from the previous month. This update was part of the company’s monthly SEC filing. Among these deliveries, 10,525 were premium smart electric SUVs, although this represented a 17% decrease from July. Additionally, Nio has expanded its strategic partnership with SunCar Technology Group, which has upgraded its Anji Cloud Service Center to offer more customized auto insurance services to Nio vehicle owners.
In product developments, Nio unveiled a new version of its ES8 model, featuring enhanced specifications such as extended battery range and additional LiDAR sensors. Morgan Stanley noted these improvements and raised its price target for Nio to $6.50, maintaining an Overweight rating. The investment bank adjusted its 2025 volume estimate down by 9% due to weaker performance earlier in the year but left future estimates unchanged. These recent developments highlight Nio’s ongoing efforts in vehicle innovation and strategic partnerships.
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