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Nikola Stock Surges over 20% Ahead of Earnings Call
Nikola stock price rallied yesterday as analysts called a βShort-Term Buyβ recommendation ahead of the companyβs earnings report.
What Happened?Β Deutsche Bank issued a βShort-Term Buyβ rating to Nikola, even as its long-term outlook for the company remains βHold.β This resulted in a 10% rally in the share price during Mondayβs trading hours. Executive Chairman Trevor Miltonβs update on Nikolaβs balance sheet also helped drive the price.
Emmanuel Rosner, an analyst at Deutsche Bank, added the EV start-up to the bankβs short-term βCatalyst Call Buy List.β Nikolaβs revenue isnβt the main attraction for tomorrowβs report. Instead, the company could use the earnings call to provide updates on the much-awaited BEV trucks while also sharing the latest developments on its hydrogen refueling network and the Badger pickup.Β
Nikola has had a bumpy ride recently. The recent announcement that the companyβs warrants would be available for redemption into shares saw the stock price nose-dive. However, it seems the excitement about electric vehicles is back. Executive Chairman Trevor Milton tweeted Nikola has $881M in cash and an additional $60M in warrants.
Market Reaction:Β Nikolaβs stock price rose 21.63% to close at $36.49. The share price is up 1.15% before trading hours.
Nikola Snapshot
NKLA $36.49 +6.49 (+21.63%)
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