4Q24 Revenue: $2.7B, +12.0% YoY, miss estimates by $70M
4Q24 Non-GAAP EPS: -$0.43, miss estimates by $0.10
FY25 Guidance: No guidance provided.
Comment: Nio Inc’s fourth quarter net loss widened to RMB7.1bn, despite record vehicle deliveries of 72,689 vehicles for Q4 and 221,970 vehicles in FY24. Its full-year revenue grew 18.2% to RMB65.7bn, with vehicle sales rising 13.2% in Q4 to RMB17.5bn. Higher sales volume was offset by lower average selling prices and increased costs. In Q4, R&D expenses fell 8.5% YoY to RMB3.6bn, but selling, general and administrative expenses costs surged 22.8% to RMB4.9bn. Nio maintains confidence in its liquidity for the next 12 months. Despite aiming to enhance profitability by cutting costs through technology, optimizing efficiency, and scaling growth, we believe that Nio will continue to face pricing pressures from the intensifying competition in China’s electric-vehicle market. 1Q25recommended trading range: $4 to $5. Negative Outlook.
1Q25 Revenue: $5.81B, +7.4% YoY, beat estimates by $70M
1Q25 Non-GAAP EPS: $0.13, beat estimates by $0.11
2Q25 Guidance: Expects adjusted EBITDA to be $1.3bn, below consensus of $1.35bn; expects ALBDs to be 24.2mn, below consensus of 24.28mn; expects adjusted EPS to be $0.22, below consensus of $0.23; expects adjusted net income to be $285.0mn, below consensus of $303.8mn.
FY25 Guidance: Expect adjusted EBITDA to be $6.7bn; expects adjusted EPS – diluted to be $1.83, above consensus of $1.76; expects adjusted net income to be $2.49, above consensus of $2.43; expects ALBDs to be 96.2mn, below consensus of 96.32mn.
Comment: Carnival Corp delivered strong quarterly results and raised its annual forecast, supported by resilient customer spending. The company expects its FY25 occupancy rate to align with last year’s record levels. Industry-wide demand also remains robust, with AAA Travel projecting a record 19mn Americans will take ocean cruises in 2025, a 4.5% increase from the 18.2mn recorded in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year of record passenger volumes, underscoring the sector’s continued expansion following its post-pandemic recovery. However, Carnival cautioned about “heightened macroeconomic volatility” amid escalating trade tensions. While consumers have shown a strong appetite for premium voyages and onboard spending, new tariff policies under U.S. President Donald Trump could drive inflation higher, potentially pressuring discretionary spending. 2Q25recommended trading range: $18 to $23. Neutral Outlook.