NIO Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $4 Calls Sweep (26) near the Ask: 4538 vs 6318 OI; Earnings 6/5 Before Open [est] 

NIO Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $4 Calls Sweep (26) near the Ask: 4538 @ $1.211 vs 6318 OI; Earnings 6/5 Before Open [est] Ref=$3.99

NIO Option Alert: Jan 16 $3 Calls at the Bid: 4000 vs 14082 OI; Earnings 6/5 Before Open [est] 

NIO Option Alert: Jan 16 $3 Calls at the Bid: 4000 @ $1.41 vs 14082 OI; Earnings 6/5 Before Open [est] Ref=$4.025

NIO (NYSE:NIO) Stock

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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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$77.1K</td>
<td>21.7K</td>
<td>128.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>36.2K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>28.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>668</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$46.1K</td>
<td>8.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EBAY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>911</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $77.1K, with a price of $985.0 per contract. There were 21780 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 128182 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 700 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 36275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15084 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 1832 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $14.0 per contract. There were 10654 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14013 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 28020 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5708 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 668 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2405 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 497 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.8K, with a price of $201.0 per contract. There were 31497 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2341 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on November 21, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 49 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.1K, with a price of $46.0 per contract. There were 8826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1019 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EBAY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $490.0 per contract. There were 911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 135 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WEN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 241 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 110 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 59 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 36 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1092.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Electric automaker NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) announced a new partnership aimed at bolstering energy infrastructure across northeastern China.
NIO Power, the energy unit of the EV manufacturer, signed a strategic agreement with ZDK Group in Shenyang, located in Liaoning province, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/05/20/nio-new-deal-100-swap-stations-northeast-china/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, citing&nbsp;an announcement posted on the NIO App.
The collaboration outlines plans to build 100 battery swap stations in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia to support Nio&#8217;s growing fleet and customer base.
The new agreement is expected to accelerate the development of EV energy stations in high-traffic and industrial areas, including transportation hubs and urban clusters.
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In a separate update, Nio announced the rollout of its refreshed ES6 SUV and EC6 coupe SUV models in China, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/05/20/nio-starts-deliveries-updated-es6-ec6/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
NIO recently revealed a successful internal test of its next-generation <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45469198/whats-going-on-with-nio-stock-on-friday" rel="noreferrer noopener">autonomous driving platform</a>. Using its proprietary NIO World Model, the company&#8217;s vehicle completed an entire journey autonomously, showcasing major strides in its driver-assistance development.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO stock has lost over 23% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
Price Action: NIO shares are trading lower by 0.99% to $4.00 at last check Tuesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$44.3K</td>
<td>17.0K</td>
<td>59.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JWN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>32.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$97.3K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$564.0K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$194.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$179.2K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BURL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$126.5K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>142</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$324.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHWY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.3K, with a price of $634.0 per contract. There were 17042 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59382 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JWN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 630 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32832 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 151 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.3K, with a price of $249.0 per contract. There were 3991 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4984 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 4000 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $564.0K, with a price of $141.0 per contract. There were 14082 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 242 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $194.1K, with a price of $9705.0 per contract. There were 1054 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 309 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $179.2K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 15246 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1690 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BURL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURL#NYSE">BURL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 137 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.5K, with a price of $925.0 per contract. There were 8 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1226 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 142 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 197 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 27 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $324.8K, with a price of $1645.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHWY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 305 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 118 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares are trading higher on<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Friday morning</a>.
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer reportedly showcased the capabilities of its next-generation driver assistance system, powered by its proprietary Nio World Model technology.
The company revealed the results of an internal test where its vehicle executed a complete autonomous journey using NWM, marking a key milestone in its smart driving strategy, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/05/16/nio-shows-nwm-driver-assist-video/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Harry Wong, head of smart driving products at Nio, shared a video demonstrating a point-to-point autonomous test run — from a residential basement parking lot to an office campus spot — spanning 39.3 kilometers.
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The report adds that the car navigated the entire trip without human input, handling 23 traffic lights and highway toll stations along the route.
NIO plans to provide deeper insights into the NWM platform during the official debut of its ES6 SUV and EC6 Coupe SUV models.
Wong also confirmed that the first version of NWM was finalized a day prior and encouraged anticipation from users on the Banyan and Cedar systems.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nio stock has decreased over 21% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
Recently, the firm revealed that its advanced steer-by-wire system, featured in the ET9 executive sedan, has <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45376387/whats-going-on-with-nio-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">secured a key regulatory approval in Europe.</a>
This development positions the electric vehicle manufacturer as a global frontrunner in deploying next-generation driving technologies.
NIO Price Action: Nio shares are trading higher by 2.88% to $4.11 at publication on Friday.
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What's Going On With NIO Stock On Friday?

Shares of Chinese EV maker NIO Inc &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) fell around 3% to $4.00 on Thursday, tracking broader weakness in U.S.-listed Chinese stocks after Alibaba Group reported mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results. Alibaba shares dropped 8.1% to $123.05 after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45437447/alibaba-stock-slides-5-after-revenue-miss-cloud-spend-hits-free-cash-flow">missing revenue expectations</a>, despite beating earnings estimates.
What To Know: Alibaba posted $32.58 billion in quarterly revenue, falling short of the $33.08 billion analyst consensus. Although adjusted earnings per ADS came in strong at $1.73 versus estimates of $1.48, the topline miss and deceleration in some key business segments weighed on investor sentiment.
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In particular, declines in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45437447/alibaba-stock-slides-5-after-revenue-miss-cloud-spend-hits-free-cash-flow">logistics revenue</a> and planned pullbacks in direct sales raised concerns about broader macro and consumer demand trends in China.

Why It Matters: As a China-based growth stock, Nio is often viewed in tandem with other major Chinese firms like Alibaba. When a heavyweight like Alibaba underperforms or signals broader economic uncertainty, it tends to trigger sympathy selling across U.S.-listed Chinese equities, especially those tied to consumer demand and domestic growth.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy NIO Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for NIO &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of NIO, which is trading at $4.0 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 25.0 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO has a 52-week high of $7.71 and a 52-week low of $3.02.

NIO Stock Is Sliding Thursday: What's Going On?

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares are trading lower <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">on Tuesday</a>. The firm revealed that its advanced steer-by-wire system, featured in the ET9 executive sedan, has secured a key regulatory approval in Europe, <a href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/05/13/nio-gets-european-certification-steer-by-wire-et9/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a> CnEV Post, citing a statement from CEO William Li on Weibo.
This development positions the electric vehicle manufacturer as a global frontrunner in deploying next-generation driving technologies.
The SBW technology on the ET9 has received the E-Mark certification under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe framework, following assessment by the Spanish automotive certification group Applus IDIADA.
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This marks the first time the organization has endorsed an SBW-enabled vehicle in the region.
NIO launched the ET9, its most premium offering to date, during Nio Day 2024.
Priced at RMB 788,000 (approximately $109,560), the four-seater sedan began reaching customers in China at the end of March, CnEV Post adds. The company delivered 810 units in April, its first full delivery month, according to CnEVPost data.
Alongside the ET9 milestone, NIO is refreshing several key models in its lineup.
Beginning May 10, customers in China can place pre-orders for updated versions of the ES6 SUV, EC6 coupe SUV, and the ET5 and ET5 Touring sedans. Showrooms will simultaneously unveil <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45322004/whats-going-on-with-nio-stock-today-23" rel="noreferrer noopener">the revamped ES6 and EC6 models.</a>
NIO recorded 23,900 vehicle deliveries in April, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45134925/chinese-ev-companies-see-huge-april-growth-xpeng-surges-273-in-deliveries" rel="noreferrer noopener">a 53% year-over-year increase.</a>
The surge in shipments indicates strong demand, even as the company invests in innovative features like SBW and explores international market opportunities.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading lower by 2.02% to $4.115 at last check on Tuesday.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">US-listed Chinese stocks</a> led by Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) gained on Monday.
Beijing and Washington agreed to lower tariffs on each other&#8217;s products temporarily, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-12/chinese-stocks-move-higher-as-trade-talks-progress-lifts-mood?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Monday.
The agreement will reduce U.S. levies of 145% on most Chinese imports to 30%, while China&#8217;s 125% duties on US goods will drop to 10% for a 90-day period.
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According to the report, the deal followed weekend negotiations in Geneva.
The Chinese electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: NIO),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc. XPEV, also noted strong upward momentum.
Linda Lam of Union Bancaire Privee in Hong Kong told Bloomberg that the move would relieve corporates and consumers from runaway costs and remove an escalation overhang.
In April, President Trump&nbsp;hinted at a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45168490/us-listed-chinese-stocks-soar-on-hopes-for-us-china-trade-truce" rel="noreferrer noopener">significant&nbsp;reduction in</a> tariff rates.
During an investor summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese stocks via&nbsp;the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and&nbsp;the KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
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Shares of US-listed Chinese companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after the United States and China temporarily suspended most tariffs on each other's goods.

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares saw<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> modest gains on Friday</a>. The electric vehicle maker reportedly revealed plans to refresh several of its key models.
The company confirmed it will begin accepting pre-orders on Saturday, May 10, for updated versions of its ES6 SUV, EC6 coupe SUV, and its ET5 and ET5 Touring sedans, <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2025/05/09/nio-pre-orders-updated-es6-ec6-may-10/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports </a>CnEV Post.
The report adds that NIO noted that showroom displays of the revamped ES6 and EC6 will be available across China starting May 10.
The EV firm reported 23,900 vehicle deliveries in April,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45134925/chinese-ev-companies-see-huge-april-growth-xpeng-surges-273-in-deliveries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> marking a 53% jump year-over-year.</a>
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Of those, 19,269 came from its flagship NIO brand, while 4,400 units were attributed to its family-focused line Onvo, and the remaining deliveries were early orders for its newest premium sub-brand, Firefly, officially launched in late April.
Last month, NIO&#8217;s Onvo unit made waves at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44968005/whats-going-on-with-chinese-ev-manufacturer-nio-stock-on-wednesday" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unveiling its new large SUV, the L90.</a>
The vehicle stands out with its spacious design, stretching over 5.1 meters in length and exceeding 3.1 meters in wheelbase. It targets families and comfort-focused buyers.
To date, as of April 30, 2025, NIO has delivered 737,558 vehicles cumulatively, demonstrating steady expansion across its growing brand portfolio.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO stock has lost over 25% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 0.88% to $4.005 at last check Friday.
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What's Going On With NIO Stock Today?

Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) remains committed to its $45,000 starting price for the upcoming R2 electric vehicle despite mounting concerns over global trade tensions and tariffs, CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed during the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45236756/rivian-q1-earnings-double-beat-record-gross-profit-delivery-estimates-lowered-on-tariff-concerns">company&#8217;s first-quarter of 2025 earnings call</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;We&#8217;re not planning changes in our $45,000 starting price. This is important for us,&#8221; Scaringe said, addressing investor concerns about the impact of recent tariffs on EV components. The company expects per-unit tariff impacts of approximately $2,000 for 2025.
Rivian reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45236756/rivian-q1-earnings-double-beat-record-gross-profit-delivery-estimates-lowered-on-tariff-concerns">better-than-expected first-quarter results</a> with an Earnings Per Share of -$0.41. Revenue reached $1.24 billion, exceeding the street consensus estimate of $1 billion. The company achieved positive gross profit for the second consecutive quarter at $26 million.
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Why It Matters: Despite the strong financial performance, Rivian revised its 2025 delivery guidance downward to 40,000-46,000 vehicles, citing increased price sensitivity in the EV market and a challenging consumer backdrop.
The R2, scheduled for production in the first half of 2026, represents Rivian&#8217;s strategic move into a more affordable market segment. The company has begun validation builds of the R2 prototype and confirmed that its Normal, Illinois, facility expansion remains on schedule, with a planned production shutdown for approximately one month in the second half of 2025 for R2 integration.
CFO Claire McDonough emphasized that R2 will be &#8220;truly transformative for our growth and profitability,&#8221; noting that the company expects &#8220;a faster path to profitability as compared to R1.&#8221;
Price Action: Rivian stock closed at $13.50 on Tuesday, down 0.37% for the day, and fell another 1.56% in after-hours trading to $13.29. Year to date, the stock is up 1.89%.
According to Benzinga Stock Edge Rankings, Rivian shows stronger growth metrics than rivals Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), though it trails Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>). RIVN also exhibits a positive price trend from the short to long term. <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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Rivian Holds Firm On $45K Price For Upcoming R2 Despite Tariff Pressures: CEO RJ Scaringe Says It's 'Important For Us' As EV Maker Tops Q1 Estimates

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NIO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for NIO.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 0%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $32,568, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $492,293.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $3.0 to $5.5 for NIO over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in NIO's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to NIO's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $3.0 to $5.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>NIO Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746554484_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<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>
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<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$144.9K</td>
<td>107.9K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$136.1K</td>
<td>107.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$94.2K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$0.83</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>49.2K</td>
<td>784</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$1.77</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>576</td>
<td>184</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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with NIO, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of NIO</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 23,831,040, the price of NIO is down by -1.76%, reaching $3.91.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 30 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for NIO</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $3.5.
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Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) board of directors had reached out to executive search firms about a month ago to find a new CEO to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45165487/elon-musks-brother-backs-tesla-ceo-amid-report-of-board-exploring-ceo-replacement-its-getting-boring"> replace Elon Musk. </a>
Tesla <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/45124373/tesla-board-explored-replacing-elon-musk-as-tesla-ceo-a-month-ago-report">denied the report</a> and said that the assertion that the board reached out to recruitment firms is &#8220;false.&#8221;
&#8220;The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead,&#8221; stated Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm.
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Musk also denied the report in<a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1917815854647107990"> a post</a> on his social media platform X.&nbsp;
&#8220;It is an extremely bad breach of ethics that the @WSJ would publish a deliberately false article and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors!&#8221; Musk wrote.&nbsp;
What If?: It remains to be seen if there is any truth to the Wall Street Journal's report, but other EV makers could stand to benefit if Musk is ousted from Tesla.&nbsp;
Chinese EV makers like XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) and NIO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) have been expanding aggressively. If Tesla were to see its leadership in turmoil, the companies could potentially accelerate their gains, especially in Europe and Asia where Tesla's sales have dropped sharply.&nbsp;
Smaller American EV manufacturers like Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) and Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) could attract both investors and customers seeking alternatives to Tesla, especially if they can position themselves as more stable or innovative than Tesla under new leadership.
Even traditional automakers like Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which have invested heavily in electric vehicles, could benefit if Musk departs from Tesla. 
Though Musk and Tesla have both denied the WSJ report, the broader EV market could become more competitive and diversified if Tesla loses its market dominance without Musk at the helm.&nbsp;
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chinese-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">U.S.-listed Chinese stocks</a> Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>),&nbsp;PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), and&nbsp;Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)&nbsp;gained on Friday. The Chinese electric vehicle companies, including&nbsp;NIO Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>),&nbsp;Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>), and&nbsp;XPeng Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), also noted strong upward momentum.
Beijing said on Friday that it was considering holding talks with the Trump administration after senior U.S. officials repeatedly attempted to start negotiations.
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China&#8217;s Commerce Ministry <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/world/asia/china-us-tariffs-talks.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">said in a statement to</a> the New York Times that it was considering the U.S. offer to talk, provided Washington cancels its tariffs on Chinese goods.
President Trump intensified geopolitical tensions with China by raising tariffs on Chinese goods to a minimum of 145% while omitting China from a 90-day pause on its tariffs, unlike its other trading partner countries.
China retaliated with its tariffs on U.S. goods, blocking some American companies from doing business in China and restricting exports of critical minerals catering to semiconductors, drones, and cars.
China&#8217;s manufacturing activity for April showed that the factories posted their sharpest monthly slowdown in more than a year.
Last week, President Trump <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44968199/us-listed-china-stocks-surge-as-trump-hints-at-tariff-cuts-and-softening-trade-tensions" rel="noreferrer noopener">hinted at a substantial</a> reduction in tariff rates as he proposed treating China fairly as its trading partner.
During an investor summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent&nbsp;acknowledged the impracticability and mutual challenges of a tariff war with China.
Investors can gain exposure to Chinese stocks via iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) and KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>).
Price Action: BABA stock gained 4.09% on Friday. PDD was up 3.82, BIDU was up 2.54%, NIO was up 3.82%, LI was up 3.01%, and XPEV was up 6.27%.
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Chinese electric vehicle companies shared their April delivery details this week.
On Wednesday, Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/g45124062/li-auto-inc-april-2025-delivery-update" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced it</a> had delivered 33,939 vehicles in April 2025, representing a 31.6% year-over-year increase. As of April 30, 2025, Li Auto&#8217;s cumulative deliveries reached 1,260,675.
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Li Auto said it has remained the sales champion for SUVs priced above RMB200,000 over the past three consecutive quarters, maintaining the highest market share in both the RMB200,000-RMB300,000 and RMB300,000-RMB400,000 large SUV markets as well as the RMB400,000-RMB500,000 full-size SUV market. This achievement was driven by the sales performance of its Li L series models.
Li Auto <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/44582215/chinas-xpeng-clocks-record-q1-ev-sales-deliveries-surge-3-6x" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">delivered 36,674 vehicles</a> in March 2025, marking a 26.5% growth. This brought its first-quarter deliveries to 92,864, a 15.5% increase. As of March 31, 2025, Li Auto's cumulative deliveries reached 1.226 million.
In April, XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45125403/xpeng-announces-vehicle-delivery-results-for-april-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delivered 35,045 Smart EVs</a>, marking a 273% year-over-year increase and surpassing 30,000 units for the sixth consecutive month, the company announced on Thursday. Cumulative deliveries of XPeng MONA M03 had surpassed 100,000 units. The XPeng P7+ achieved its 50,000th vehicle production milestone in five months since its launch. For the first four months of 2025, XPeng delivered 129,053 Smart EVs, representing a 313% increase Y/Y.
In March, XPeng delivered 33,205 Smart EVs, implying a 268% growth, topping 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.
Nio Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45126395/nio-inc-provides-april-2025-delivery-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">delivered 23,900 vehicles</a> in April 2025, representing an increase of 53.0% Y/Y, the company announced on Thursday. The deliveries consisted of 19,269 vehicles from the company&#8217;s premium smart electric vehicle brand Nio, 4,400 vehicles from the company&#8217;s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO, and initial deliveries of the company&#8217;s small smart high-end electric car brand FIREFLY, which started in late April 2025. Cumulative deliveries reached 737,558 as of April 30, 2025.
Nio delivered 15,039 vehicles in March 2025, representing a&nbsp;growth of 26.7%. The deliveries comprised 10,219 vehicles from its premium smart electric vehicle brand Nio and 4,820 from the company'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 over 129% in the last 12 months. In April, XPeng unveiled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44848073/tesla-rival-xpeng-unveils-bold-vision-ai-powered-evs-flying-cars-humanoid-robots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">its latest initiatives</a>, including the global debut of its 2025 XPeng X9 model and a roadmap that connects smart EVs, flying cars and humanoid robots under its AI Tech Tree platform. XPeng's homegrown Turing AI chip underpins multiple products, including autonomous vehicles and robotic platforms is scheduled for mass production in mainland China by mid-2025. The AEROHT Land Aircraft Carrier, a modular flying vehicle, is scheduled to enter production in 2026, with more than 4,000 pre-orders already secured.
The company also unveiled&nbsp;&#8220;IRON,&#8221; a humanoid robot.
XPeng debuted the X9 model, which includes nearly 500 upgrades, such as ultra-fast 800V charging, zero-gravity seating, and an AI-tuned adaptive suspension system. &nbsp;XPeng is preparing its Kunpeng Super Electric System for mass rollout by late 2025.
Nio stock is down over 23% as it grappled with&nbsp;challenges in achieving full-year profitability, primarily due to high research and development expenses and significant operational costs.
Price Actions:&nbsp;XPEV stock is up 2.26% at $19.02 premarket at the last check Thursday. NIO is up 2.47% and LI is up 1.27%.
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Tesla's Chinese Rivals See Huge April Growth, XPeng Surges 273% In Deliveries

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<li>23,900 vehicles were delivered in April 2025,&nbsp;increasing by 53.0% year-over-year</li>
<li>65,994 vehicles were delivered year-to-date in 2025, increasing by 44.5% year-over-year</li>
<li>Cumulative deliveries reached 737,558 as of April 30, 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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NIO Reports 53% YoY Increase In April Vehicle Deliveries To 23,900 Vehicles

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is drawing renewed investor interest despite recent setbacks, as Tom Lee, Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, identifies potential recovery signals amid extremely negative sentiment.
What Happened: Lee described Tesla as a &#8220;washed out&#8221; stock in a post on X on Tuesday, where he shared an analysis by Roy Mattox, Chief Market Strategist at Integrated Financial Strategies. 
Mattox revealed that his team initiated a pilot position in Tesla after the stock broke above its 200-day moving average and surpassed the $291.85 pivot point, following a sharp decline. 
Mattox acknowledged the move as an &#8220;unorthodox&#8221; and creative entry, driven not by recent earnings, which he characterized as a &#8220;horrible quarter.&#8221; Specifically, the investment is based on optimism around Tesla&#8217;s upcoming autonomous and robotaxi initiatives, as well as the anticipated rollout of the Optimus robot.
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&mdash; Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) <a href="https://twitter.com/fundstrat/status/1917323549003366739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating regulations to allow domestic autonomous vehicle manufacturers exemptions to U.S. Auto Safety Standards <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45001024/trump-administration-announces-exemptions-for-autonomous-driving-companies-in-the-us-eases-self-driving-crash-report-requirements">previously reserved for imported vehicles</a>, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
These regulatory changes could boost Tesla&#8217;s prospects as the company recently launched limited autonomous ride-hailing services in Austin and San Francisco, with Musk promising that &#8220;10 to 20&#8221; Model Ys will offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44979720/teslas-robotaxi-launch-in-june-will-likely-be-a-non-event-says-gary-black-this-isnt-really-a-test-market-its-an-experiment">paid robotaxi rides starting in June</a>.
Lee previously identified Tesla as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44549998/cathie-wood-sees-small-business-recovery-ahead-tom-lee-predicts-extremely-high-odds-of-a-v-shaped-ma">key indicator of broader market recovery</a>, noting the stock has already rebounded despite recent volatility from political scrutiny and concerns over CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s influence. 
Price Action: Tesla stock closed at $292.03 on Tuesday, up 2.15% for the day. In pre-market trading, the stock dipped 1.19% to $288.55. Year to date, Tesla shares are down 23%.
According to Benzinga Edge&#8217;s Stock Rankings, Tesla is outperforming Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) in terms of momentum, despite facing a short- to long-term downward price trend. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up for more insights</a>. Read Next: 
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Tom Lee Sees Recovery Signal In 'Washed Out' Tesla As Stock Breaks Key Level, Backed By Robotaxi And Optimus Hopes

The Future Fund Managing Partner, Gary Black, cautioned investors on Tuesday against Tesla Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) robotaxi valuations that project share prices of $2,000 or higher, arguing that such forecasts ignore market realities and competition.
What Happened: Black criticized supply-based approaches that assume Tesla will capture nearly all ride-hailing business from Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), noting that even if Tesla captured the entire profits of Uber and Lyft combined, the impact on its earnings would be minimal—adding $1.50 per share to Tesla's Earnings Per Share.
&#8220;Tesla doesn&#8217;t have a first-mover advantage, has no ride-hailing marketing, and hasn&#8217;t been approved for a single autonomous deployment license in any state yet,&#8221; Black wrote on X, adding that both Uber and Lyft will likely offer fully autonomous rides concurrently with Tesla.
Black&#8217;s skepticism extends to Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44979720/teslas-robotaxi-launch-in-june-will-likely-be-a-non-event-says-gary-black-this-isnt-really-a-test-market-its-an-experiment">upcoming Austin robotaxi launch</a>, which he recently described as an &#8220;experiment&#8221; rather than a true market test, with only 10-20 vehicles initially deployed.
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&mdash; Gary Black (@garyblack00) <a href="https://twitter.com/garyblack00/status/1917345526837830080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Black&#8217;s concerns contrast sharply with ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood&#8216;s bullish $2,600 price target, which values <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44345980/cathie-wood-stands-by-teslas-2600-price-target-despite-40-stock-drop-its-winner-take-most">Tesla at over $9 trillion by 2029</a>. Wood views robotaxis as an &#8220;$8 trillion to $10 trillion opportunity&#8221; that could transform Tesla from a manufacturer to a software company with margins approaching 90%.
Despite recent positive movement after Tesla&#8217;s quarterly earnings call, where CEO Elon Musk announced he would &#8220;significantly&#8221; reduce his time at the Department of Government Efficiency, Black maintains that regulatory realities will prevent Tesla from dominating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44945402/wedbushs-dan-ives-raises-teslas-price-target-to-350-as-musk-promises-to-significantly-reduce-doge-time">autonomous ride-hailing market.</a>
&#8220;Despite Tesla&#8217;s fleet, data, and compute advantages,&#8221; Black wrote, &#8220;regulators will ensure that others are approved soon after. And Tesla&#8217;s lack of marketing skills remains its Achilles heel.&#8221;
Benzinga Edge&#8217;s Stock Rankings indicate that while Tesla faces a short- to long-term negative price trend, it still outperforms Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) in terms of momentum. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Sign up for more insights</a>.
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NIO's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 220.08 million shares sold short, which is 13.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>NIO Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for NIO has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing NIO's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.69%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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