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title: "NIO Stock Set for Big Post-Earnings Move as Options Traders Expect 17% Swing"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286675656.md"
description: "NIO Inc. is set to announce its Q1 2026 results on May 21, with options traders anticipating a significant post-earnings move of 17.38%. This expected swing follows a 20% year-to-date rally and is notably higher than the stock's average post-earnings move of 5.8% over the last four quarters."
datetime: "2026-05-17T14:25:37.000Z"
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# NIO Stock Set for Big Post-Earnings Move as Options Traders Expect 17% Swing

Chinese EV manufacturer NIO Inc. (NIO) is scheduled to announce its results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, May 21, before the U.S. market opens. After rallying about 20% year-to-date, NIO stock is expected to see a sharp post-earnings reaction based on options market activity. Options traders are pricing in a potential 17.38% ($1.06) move in either direction following the Q1 2026 report. This implied move is significantly higher than the stock's average post-earnings move (in absolute terms) of 5.8% over the past four quarters.

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