Nio posts better-than-expected Q2 revenue

Nio (NYSE: NIO) reported total revenues of RMB17.446 billion ($2,400.6 million) for the second quarter, an increase of 98.9 percent from the second quarter of 2023 and 76.1 percent from the first quarter of 2024.

Below is its statement, as the CnEVPost article is being updated.

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2024

Revenues

Total revenues in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB17,446.0 million (US$2,400.6 million), representing an increase of 98.9% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 76.1% from the first quarter of 2024.

Vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB15,679.6 million (US$2,157.6 million), representing an increase of 118.2% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 87.1% from the first quarter of 2024. The increase in vehicle sales over the second quarter of 2023 was mainly due to the increase in delivery volume, partially offset by the lower average selling price as a result of changes in product mix and user rights adjustments since June 2023. The increase in vehicle sales over the first quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to an increase in delivery volume.

Other sales in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB1,766.3 million (US$243.1 million), representing an increase of 11.3% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 15.6% from the first quarter of 2024. The increase in other sales over the second quarter of 2023 was mainly due to the increase in sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services, and provision of power solutions, as a result of the continued growth in the number of users, and partially offset by a decrease in revenue from sales of used cars. The increase in other sales over the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to (i) the increase in sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services, provision of power solutions and other products, as a result of the increased sales of embedded products and services offered together with vehicle sales, and continued growth in the number of users; and (ii) the increase in sales from rendering of technical research and development services.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

Cost of sales in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB15,757.3 million (US$2,168.3 million), representing an increase of 81.4% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 67.3% from the first quarter of 2024. The increase in cost of sales over the second quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to an increase in delivery volume, and partially offset by the decreased material cost per vehicle. The increase in cost of sales over the first quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to an increase in delivery volume.

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB1,688.7 million (US$232.4 million), representing an increase of 1,841.0% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 246.3% from the first quarter of 2024.

Gross margin in the second quarter of 2024 was 9.7%, compared with 1.0% in the second quarter of 2023 and 4.9% in the first quarter of 2024. The increase of gross margin over the second quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to the increased vehicle margin.

Vehicle margin in the second quarter of 2024 was 12.2%, compared with 6.2% in the second quarter of 2023 and 9.2% in the first quarter of 2024. The increase in vehicle margin from the second quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to decreased material cost per unit, and partially offset by lower average selling price as a result of the user rights adjustments since June 2023. The increase in vehicle margin from the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the decreased material cost per unit.
Operating Expenses

Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB3,218.5 million (US$442.9 million), representing a decrease of 3.8% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 12.4% from the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, research and development expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB2,888.4 million (US$397.5 million), representing a decrease of 1.9% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 8.7% from the first quarter of 2024. Research and development expenses remained relatively stable compared with the second quarter of 2023. The increase in research and development expenses over the first quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the incremental design and development costs for new products and technologies as well as the increased personnel costs in research and development functions.

Selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were RMB3,757.5 million (US$517.0 million), representing an increase of 31.5% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 25.4% from the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB3,595.5 million (US$494.8 million), representing an increase of 34.6% from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of 22.7% from the first quarter of 2024. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the second quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to (i) the increase in personnel costs related to sales functions, and (ii) the increase in sales and marketing activities.
Loss from Operations

Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB5,209.3 million (US$716.8 million), representing a decrease of 14.2% from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 3.4% from the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB4,698.5 million (US$646.5 million) in the second quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 14.0% from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 8.1% from first quarter of 2024.
Net Loss and Earnings Per Share/ADS

Net loss in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB5,046.0 million (US$694.4 million), representing a decrease of 16.7% from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 2.7% from the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB4,535.2 million (US$624.1 million) in the second quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 16.7% from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 7.5% from the first quarter of 2024.

Net loss attributable to NIO's ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2024 was RMB5,126.4 million (US$705.4 million), representing a decrease of 16.3% from the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 2.5% from the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted net loss attributable to NIO's ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP) was RMB4,532.6 million (US$623.7 million) in the second quarter of 2024.

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS in the second quarter of 2024 were both RMB2.50 (US$0.34), compared with RMB3.70 in the second quarter of 2023 and RMB2.57 in the first quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS (non-GAAP) were both RMB2.21 (US$0.30), compared with RMB3.28 in the second quarter of 2023 and RMB2.39 in the first quarter of 2024.
Balance Sheet

Balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment and long-term time deposits was RMB41.6 billion (US$5.7 billion) as of June 30, 2024.
Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects:

Deliveries of vehicles to be between 61,000 and 63,000 units, representing an increase of approximately 10.0% to 13.7% from the same quarter of 2023.

Total revenues to be between RMB19,109 million (US$2,630 million) and RMB19,669 million (US$2,707 million), representing an increase of approximately 0.2% to 3.2% from the same quarter of 2023.
This business outlook reflects the Company's current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, which is subject to change.