Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-09-03 23:59Core Viewpoint - NIO has shown improved operational metrics and increased confidence in achieving profitability, with a focus on significant enhancements in operational quality and a target for substantial growth in vehicle deliveries by Q4 2025 [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q2 2025, NIO reported revenue of 19.009 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9%, and a net loss of 4.995 billion yuan, narrowing by 1% compared to the previous year [1][5]. - The gross margin for Q2 2025 reached 10%, up from 9.7% in the same period last year, while the automotive sales revenue was 16.136 billion yuan, reflecting a 2.9% year-on-year growth [2][6]. - Cash reserves increased to 27.2 billion yuan, with positive operating cash flow, exceeding market expectations [8]. Operational Improvements - NIO's operational loss decreased by over 30% quarter-on-quarter, indicating a significant improvement in operational quality [2][6]. - The company aims for a gross margin of 20% in the long term, with specific targets for different brands: 20% for NIO, over 15% for the Lado brand, and around 10% for the Firefly brand [6]. Vehicle Deliveries and Production Capacity - NIO delivered 72,000 vehicles in Q2 2025, a 25.59% increase from 57,400 vehicles in the same period last year [10]. - The company aims to achieve a monthly delivery target of 50,000 vehicles by Q4 2025, supported by strong demand and production capacity enhancements [4][10]. Future Guidance - NIO has provided optimistic guidance for Q3 2025, expecting deliveries between 87,000 and 91,000 vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.7% to 47.1%, and revenue guidance of 21.81 billion to 22.88 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.8% to 22.5% [11]. - Cumulative vehicle deliveries reached 838,000 by the end of August 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 30% [14][15].