NIO Nears 100,000 Orders as EV Maker Targets Full-Year Profitability

Reflecting a successful product reset within the competitive Chinese EV landscape, NIO Group has secured approximately 100,000 firm orders across its three brands in the four weeks leading up to mid-June 2026. According to reports, the company now ranks third among Chinese automakers in terms of order volume, trailing only industry giants BYD and Geely. Furthermore, NIO reported its second consecutive profitable quarter and has officially set its sights on achieving full-year profitability.

The surge is largely attributed to robust market demand for new models, including the ES9 SUV and the updated ES8, positioning NIO strongly against peers. Per market data, while BYD maintains a dominant lead in total volume, NIO's focus on premium segments is yielding results. This shift to consecutive quarterly profits marks a significant turnaround from the heavy losses reported in 2025 (per historical earnings data), signaling improved operational efficiency and scale.

Regarding market performance, the 9866.HK stock stood at 40.74 HKD (at close June 16, 2026), having fluctuated between a low of 40.46 and a high of 41.70 during the session. Investors are monitoring China's credit environment, following the June 12 report of 520 billion in New Yuan Loans, which influences consumer financing for high-ticket items like EVs. Upcoming delivery updates from sector peers will serve as the next major catalysts for the stock's trajectory.