NIO Inc. has recently attracted attention with a powerful rally following the release of its Q2 2024 results, leading traders to wonder if the electric vehicle giant has finally bottomed out. With a surge in deliveries and a marked improvement in financial performance, combined with changing technical signals, NIO’s stock may be at a pivotal point.

Why Last Week’s Earnings Were So Well Received

NIO’s Q2 2024 earnings report was a turning point for the company, highlighting significant growth across several key metrics…

The company delivered a record 57,373 vehicles, representing a year-over-year increase of 143.9%, with total revenues growing 98.9% YoY to reach RMB 17.45 billion. Vehicle margins surged to 12.2%, a dramatic improvement from 6.2% in Q2 2023, thanks to cost optimisation and increasing market demand for NIO’s premium electric sedans and SUVs. Gross profit saw a massive jump, marking a strong recovery from previous quarters. NIO’s improved financials and operational efficiency signalled to investors that the company is regaining its footing after a challenging year.

Additionally, NIO's advancements in technology, such as the development of in-house intelligent driving chips and full-domain vehicle operating systems, positioned the company as a leader in EV innovation. Coupled with strategic initiatives like the “Power Up Counties” plan and the launch of the ONVO brand, these developments painted a promising future, explaining why investors responded positively to the earnings.

NIO’s Technical Landscape: Has the Stock Bottomed Out?

From a technical perspective, NIO’s share price has been locked in a long-term downtrend throughout 2024, with the 50-day moving average (MA) consistently trailing below the 200-day MA. However, recent price action suggests a potential shift in momentum. In August 2024, NIO's stock found key support at the April lows, which acted as a springboard for a sharp rally following the Q2 earnings release.

This surge in share price was accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume, a sign that buyers were stepping in. The rally pushed NIO’s stock above its 50-day MA and toward its 200-day MA, signalling a short-term change in momentum. For traders, the key question is whether this momentum is sustainable.

The next consolidation phase will be crucial in determining if NIO has truly bottomed out:

• If the stock undergoes a shallow pullback and consolidates near its recent highs, this would suggest accumulation, implying that investors are preparing for another leg higher.

• Alternatively, the formation of exhaustive candles, such as long-tailed pin bars, or a sharp pullback with equal momentum to the recent surge, would signal that NIO has once again succumbed to its long-term downtrend.

NIO Daily Candle Chart: Trend and Volume Analysis
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For long-term investors, a more decisive indicator of a trend reversal would be NIO breaking through the May 2024 swing highs. If the stock successfully clears this resistance, it could confirm a double-bottom pattern, traditionally viewed as a strong bullish reversal signal. Should this pattern complete, traders can use traditional technical targets to forecast further upside potential.

NIO Daily Candle Chart: Double Bottom
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