Ju Chao Zi Xun·2025-11-26 03:47Core Insights - NIO Inc. reported significant growth in vehicle deliveries and revenue for Q3 2025, with improvements in gross margin and a substantial reduction in operating and net losses [2][3][4] Delivery Performance - In Q3 2025, NIO delivered 87,071 vehicles, a 40.8% increase from 61,855 vehicles in Q3 2024 and a 20.8% increase from 72,056 vehicles in Q2 2025 [2] - The delivery structure showed a multi-brand synergy, with NIO brand delivering 36,928 vehicles, the Ladao brand delivering 37,656 vehicles, and the Firefly brand delivering 12,487 vehicles [2] - Cumulative deliveries reached 913,182 vehicles as of October 31, 2025, with a total of 241,618 vehicles delivered in 2025 [2] Revenue Growth - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was RMB 217.939 billion (approximately USD 30.614 billion), representing a 16.7% year-over-year increase and a 14.7% quarter-over-quarter increase [3] - Vehicle sales accounted for RMB 192.023 billion (approximately USD 26.973 billion), with a year-over-year growth of 15% and a quarter-over-quarter growth of 19% [3] - Other sales revenue reached RMB 25.916 billion (approximately USD 3.64 billion), up 31.2% year-over-year, driven by increased used car sales and service revenues [3] Profitability Improvement - Gross margin for Q3 2025 was 13.9%, up 320 basis points from 10.7% in Q3 2024 and 390 basis points from 10% in Q2 2025 [3] - Automotive gross margin increased to 14.7%, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 160 basis points and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 440 basis points [3] - Gross profit reached RMB 30.246 billion (approximately USD 4.249 billion), a 50.7% year-over-year increase and a 59.4% quarter-over-quarter increase [3] Loss Reduction - Operating loss for Q3 2025 was RMB 35.215 billion (approximately USD 4.947 billion), a decrease of 32.8% year-over-year and 28.3% quarter-over-quarter [4] - Adjusted operating loss was RMB 27.761 billion (approximately USD 3.9 billion), down 39.5% year-over-year and 31.3% quarter-over-quarter [4] - Net loss was RMB 34.805 billion (approximately USD 4.889 billion), a 31.2% decrease year-over-year and a 30.3% decrease quarter-over-quarter [4] Cash Flow and Outlook - As of September 30, 2025, NIO had cash and cash equivalents totaling RMB 367 billion (approximately USD 51 billion), providing a solid financial foundation for ongoing operations [5] - The company achieved positive operating cash flow in the quarter, maintaining a positive cash flow after capital expenditures [5] - For Q4 2025, management expects vehicle deliveries between 120,000 and 125,000, representing a year-over-year growth of approximately 65.1% to 72.0% [5] - Total revenue is projected to be between RMB 327.58 billion (approximately USD 46.02 billion) and RMB 340.39 billion (approximately USD 47.81 billion), indicating a year-over-year growth of approximately 66.3% to 72.8% [5]