NIO Inc. (09866.HK) is scheduled to release its second-quarter results on Tuesday. According to analyst consensus estimates compiled by Visible Alpha, NIO expects a net loss of RMB 558.4 million (approximately US$83 million) for the second quarter, significantly lower than the RMB 5.14 billion loss in the same period last year. Second-quarter revenue is expected to be RMB 33.71 billion, higher than the RMB 19.01 billion in the same period last year. NIO's second-quarter vehicle deliveries fell short of the company's previous guidance, and investors will be watching to see if the company's second-quarter revenue also falls short of previous guidance. NIO's vehicle profit margin in the first quarter was 18.8%, and its gross margin was 19%. Investors will be watching to see if the company can achieve a gross margin of 20% in the second quarter to assess its profitability. Investors will also be watching NIO's third-quarter revenue and delivery outlook to understand how NIO plans to address intense competition and weak demand in the domestic market.