What happened
Like many automakers, Nio (NIO 2.87%) tempered expectations for its third-quarter deliveries due to supply chain constraints. But the company exceeded that revised guidance when it reported 24,439 vehicle deliveries for the third quarter. The company reports its financial update tomorrow, and its shares are jumping today in anticipation. As of 11:40 a.m. EST, Nio shares were up 3.2% after popping almost 5% earlier in the session.
So what
Besides anticipation for Nio's quarterly financial report, some investors may also be diversifying away from electric vehicle (EV) leader Tesla shares today after CEO Elon Musk said he may sell 10% of his shares. Tesla shares fell on that news, and some of those funds may be going into what some investors hope becomes the Chinese Tesla.
Image source: Nio.
Now what
On Oct. 1, Nio told investors its third-quarter deliveries doubled year over year as it navigated headwinds from the global semiconductor shortage and other supply chain disruptions. The company exceeded its previously lowered guidance, and investors are now anticipating the quarterly financial update that comes out tomorrow. In its second-quarter release, Nio reported a non-GAAP (adjusted) net loss of about $52 million, and investors will be watching to see if that moves into positive territory.
Earlier this month, Nio reported a drop in vehicle deliveries in October as it upgraded its manufacturing lines to expand capacity as demand grows. Investors will be looking for any update on whether November deliveries are back on the previous growth trajectory.
Some of today's stock move is likely anticipating tomorrow's report. But with Elon Musk's every move monitored, his potential large sale of Tesla shares may also be contributing to money moving into Nio today.
