Are things finally turning around for Nio (NYSE:NIO)? The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) producer has spent the past six months on a primarily downward trajectory. There’s no question that 2024 hasn’t been a good year for NIO stock so far. However, over the past month, NIO has started picking up momentum and today shares are rising by 8%.
This surge probably isn’t due to company-specific news, as Nio hasn’t reported anything today. Rather, investors can chalk it up to the fact that Chinese stock markets are experiencing high surges and, in some cases, setting record feats. That is likely reassuring investors that betting on Chinese stocks is a solid strategic move.
Does this mean that NIO stock and its peers will keep improving as Chinese financial market growth continues? So far, things are looking good. But geopolitical factors could still weigh heavily on China’s long-term growth prospects.
Let’s dive deeper into how Nio may be impacted moving forward.
What’s Happening With NIO Stock?
With gains of 8% in just a few hours of trading, NIO stock is off to a great start today. Many of its peers are enjoying similar momentum. For example, Chinese EV leader BYD (OTCMKTS:BYDDY) is up about 4% so far and XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) is up by almost 10%. It’s not just EV stocks that are climbing, either. Tech companies like Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Tencent (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) are in the green today as well, although not by as much.
This isn’t surprising when we account for the fact that market benchmarks in Hong Kong are currently enjoying more momentum than they have in years. In fact, Hong Kong stocks have been on a “world-beating surge” this week, displaying impressive growth and buoying entire sectors. As Bloomberg reports:
“Improvement in China’s economy and earnings growth are driving what some money managers are calling cautious optimism about the world’s second-biggest stock market after years of underperformance. There are also signs that global funds are rebalancing away from countries like the US where record rallies have sent valuations surging.”
This is all-around good news for Chinese stocks, but things are looking especially promising for a few companies, including Nio. As InvestorPlace contributor Tyrik Torres notes, although the global EV market is currently struggling, plenty of Wall Street analysts remain bullish on NIO stock, BYD and Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). That insight sets a positive tone for the months ahead. Torres adds that Nio’s strong delivery statistics suggest such optimistic stances from analysts may be justified.
Why It Matters
For all the trouble the stock has experienced over the past few months, Nio has managed to hold its own against some severe macroeconomic headwinds. Now, it seems that the company’s persistence may be paying off, which could result in significant gains for its patient investors. China’s new momentum may provide NIO stock with exactly the boost it needs to rise above the $5 mark.
Nio has also been taking some noteworthy steps to mount a comeback lately. For example, the company recently announced a charging network partnership with SAIC General Motors Corporation (SAIC-GM), a joint venture of General Motors (NYSE:GM). This partnership will allow many new vehicles to use Nio’s charging network, thereby helping both firms grow.
While Nio’s road back to success has been long and painful, shares seem to be on the verge of the comeback investors have been rooting for.
On the date of publication, Samuel O’Brient did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.
