Fion Wenjuan Zhou Sells 22,113 Shares of Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) Stock

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) CFO Fion Wenjuan Zhou sold 22,113 shares of Niu Technologies stock in a transaction on Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3.48, for a total transaction of $76,953.24. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 142,171 shares in the company, valued at approximately $494,755.08. This represents a 13.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Niu Technologies Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NIU stock opened at $2.89 on Thursday. Niu Technologies has a 12-month low of $2.73 and a 12-month high of $5.67. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $3.40 and a 200-day moving average of $3.76. The firm has a market capitalization of $225.19 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -36.13 and a beta of -0.24.

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March 16th. The company reported ($0.16) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.03). Niu Technologies had a negative return on equity of 4.37% and a negative net margin of 0.94%.The business had revenue of $96.66 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $89.24 million.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Niu Technologies

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NIU. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Niu Technologies during the 4th quarter worth about $80,000. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in shares of Niu Technologies by 101.4% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,649,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,058,000 after acquiring an additional 1,837,089 shares during the last quarter. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Niu Technologies in the fourth quarter valued at about $97,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new stake in Niu Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $47,000. Finally, Millennium Management LLC boosted its position in Niu Technologies by 180.2% during the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 243,788 shares of the company’s stock valued at $739,000 after purchasing an additional 156,769 shares during the last quarter. 75.06% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Niu Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Niu Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company guidance and full‑year progress — Management guided to strong 2026 unit/sales growth and reported healthy full‑year revenue growth with improved margins and a smaller full‑year loss, supporting a recovery narrative if execution continues. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year margin improvement — Management highlighted better gross margins and reduced adjusted net loss for the year, suggesting operating leverage and a higher‑margin mix (China/accessories) could support profitability gains. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly revenue beat but EPS miss — Q4 revenue of $96.7M topped estimates, yet EPS missed (loss $0.16 vs. -$0.13 est.), creating a mixed near‑term earnings signal. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst trim to $3.50 (Neutral) — Citigroup lowered its price target from $3.70 to $3.50 and kept a Neutral rating; the new target still implies upside from current levels but may limit near‑term buying. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Product press — Reviews of NIU’s new FQiX urban EV raise product interest but question U.S. market fit; positive for brand but uncertain near‑term sales impact. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Sharp Q4 operational weakness — Q4 e‑scooter units fell and international unit sales plunged (~68% YoY), the primary driver of the quarterly revenue decline and investor concern about overseas demand. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — CFO Fion Wenjuan Zhou sold 22,113 shares (~13.5% reduction in her reported holding), which can be perceived negatively even if the amount is modest. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Headline selling and volume spike — Post‑earnings coverage of weak international sales triggered heavier trading and headline-driven downside pressure. Read More.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

NIU has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Niu Technologies from $3.70 to $3.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Niu Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Niu Technologies in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $3.50.

Niu Technologies Company Profile

Niu Technologies Co, Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, is a leading designer and manufacturer of smart electric scooters and micro-mobility solutions. The company integrates Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity into its vehicles, enabling real-time monitoring of battery status, vehicle diagnostics, and location tracking through its proprietary mobile application. By leveraging lightweight materials and modular battery systems, Niu aims to deliver efficient urban transportation alternatives that reduce reliance on conventional gasoline-powered motorcycles and cars.

Niu’s product portfolio encompasses a range of electric scooters, motorcycles, and e-bikes marketed under its NQi, MQi, and UQi series.