Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA), an innovative hybrid truck and energy solutions provider, has experienced a significant uptick in the value of its shares. On Monday, shares surged by 13.66%, following the strong upward momentum of previous sessions and a broad gain of 0.23% across NASDAQ as a whole.
Nikola’s Market Position and Business Operations
Despite the recent climb, Nikola’s shares remained 74.69% below their 52-week high as of Wednesday. The shares concluded the last session at $0.27, a steep fall from its peak value of $0.97. The Phoenix-based firm, known for its trailblazing technology in the energy and transportation sectors, maintains two distinct business units — Truck and Energy.
Nikola’s Current Projects
Nikola is actively involved in the development and commercialization of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). These endeavours primarily target the trucking industry. Concurrently, their energy business focuses on developing hydrogen fueling stations and providing BEV charging solutions, extended both directly to customers and through third-party alliances.
Nikola’s Financial Standing
The earnings per share (EPS) of Nikola currently stands at 1.4 for the most recent twelve months. Conversely, the firm’s return on equity over the same period reads a distressing negative number — 137.05% — suggesting considerable losses on equity invested.
Future Growth Expectations for Nikola
Looking forward, Nikola is expected to witness growth estimates of 12.15% for this quarter and 35.7% for the following quarter. These projections reflect the bullish trend of the company, indicating that, despite its recent performance trailing below its 52-week high, potential for expansion might yet be on the horizon.
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