Goldman Sachs upgrades Nio to Buy with $7 price target, stock jumps over 6%

Goldman Sachs analyst Tina Hou changed her rating on Nio Inc. from Neutral to Buy and set a 12‑month price target of $7.00. The upgrade sparked a surge in the ADR, which rose between 5.6% and 6.5% to around $3.60‑$3.63. Goldman highlighted the company’s Q3 2026 deliveries of 109,178 vehicles, a 25.4% year‑over‑year increase, as evidence of strong momentum.

The rating upgrade and higher target give investors a new benchmark for upside, potentially attracting fresh buying interest. The price jump improves Nio’s market valuation after a prolonged decline toward its 52‑week low.

  • 1Goldman Sachs upgraded Nio to Buy from Neutral and set a 12‑month price target of $7.00.
  • 2The upgrade was authored by Goldman analyst Tina Hou.
  • 3Nio ADRs rose 6.2% to $3.62 in morning trading after the upgrade.
  • 4Nio’s Q3 2026 vehicle deliveries were 109,178, up 25.4% year‑over‑year.
  • 5September deliveries were 37,408 units.
  • Different sources report the stock’s rise as 6.2%, 5.6%, and up to 6.5% intraday.

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