Over the five-year period, NIO Inc.’s revenue figures display marked fluctuations. In 2020, revenue stood at approximately 16,258 million USD, followed by an anomalous drop to around 58 million USD in 2021 before rising modestly in 2022 (123 million USD) and 2023 (167 million USD). In 2024, revenue surged dramatically to approximately 65,732 million USD—a >20% swing compared to any previous year—highlighting either a significant scaling of business operations or potential changes in revenue recognition methodologies. Gross profit showed volatility as well, with 2020 at about 1,873 million USD, climbing to 6,821 million in 2021, then dipping to 5,144 million in 2022, 3,052 million in 2023, and rebounding modestly to nearly 6,493 million in 2024. This trend may indicate shifts in cost management or product mix, where increasing scale in 2024 possibly contributed to improved gross margins. Operating income and net income both followed a similarly erratic pattern. Although operating losses slightly narrowed from approximately –4,608 million USD in 2020 to –4,496 million USD in 2021, subsequent years saw worsening losses: –15,641 million in 2022 and –22,655 million in 2023, with only a minor recovery to –21,874 million in 2024. Net income also deteriorated over the period, moving from –5,304 million USD in 2020 to –4,017 million in 2021 and then deepening the losses in subsequent years. Overall, while the explosive revenue growth in 2024 suggests successful market expansion or product uptake, the persistent and sizable operating and net losses raise questions about cost efficiency and capital allocation. Investors should view these metrics with caution, noting that although the revenue spike is encouraging, sustainable profitability remains a critical challenge for the company.
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