Nikola Corporation

OTCPK:NKLA.Q Stock Report

Market Cap: US$929.1k

Nikola Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Nikola's CEO is Steve Girsky, appointed in Aug 2023, has a tenure of 2.17 years. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth $1.05K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2 years and 4.8 years respectively.

Key information

Steve Girsky

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenure2.2yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenure2yrs
Board average tenure4.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19

Wall Street Lunch: Nikola Pulls The Plug

Summary Nikola filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to auction and sell assets while maintaining limited operations, citing market challenges and liquidity issues. January housing starts dropped 9.8%, impacting residential investment, while building permits slightly increased, indicating potential economic weakness in 2024. Celanese faces weak demand, reporting a quarterly loss, while SolarEdge rallies despite losses due to positive free cash flow and revenue guidance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 07

Nikola: Dead End Approaching Quickly - Strong Sell

Summary In recent months, ailing zero-emission transportation company Nikola Corporation has continued to dilute shareholders relentlessly in order to keep the lights on. Persistent share price declines have made it increasingly difficult for the company to replenish its dwindling cash balances. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported that NKLA is nearing a bankruptcy filing which would likely result in the company's assets being sold in a court-supervised auction. However, massive cash burn and lack of customer demand are likely to result in limited sales proceeds. With equity holders facing the very real risk of being wiped out in bankruptcy, I am reiterating my "Strong Sell" rating on the shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 29

Nikola: Take Your Money And Run (Technical Analysis)

Summary Nikola's stock is in a severe downtrend with no support levels, indicating further weakness and bearish sentiment. Moving averages and Bollinger Bands confirm the stock's persistent weakness, with significant resistance levels preventing a potential rally. Indicators like MACD, RSI, and stochastics are predominantly bearish, suggesting continued dominance by bears. Overall, the technical outlook for Nikola remains highly bearish, with all analyses pointing towards further stock decline. Cash burn is also a significant concern, as current cash and equivalents may run out in the near future, making bankruptcy a very real possibility. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 01

Nikola: Running Out Of Funds And Financing Options - Strong Sell

Summary On Thursday, zero-emission transportation start-up Nikola Corporation ("Nikola") reported another set of uninspiring quarterly results. The company continues to burn substantial amounts of cash. During the quarter, cash usage increased by 10% sequentially to $162.9 million. Management warned of funds running out in Q1/2025 - as a result, investors will likely have to prepare for additional, near-term dilution. After Thursday's market close, Nikola filed a prospectus supplement for the sale of up $237.6 million in newly issued common shares into the open market. As a result, the stock price is likely to mark new all-time lows sooner rather than later. Given these issues, I am downgrading Nikola Corporation's shares from "Sell" to "Strong Sell". Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 04

Nikola's 'One Truck At A Time' Strategy Has Only 2 Outcomes

Summary Nikola surged 20% following the announcement that it wholesaled 88 units in Q3 2024. The significant increase in stock price reflects investor confidence in Nikola's sales performance and future growth potential. The positive sales figures bolster the investment thesis that Nikola is gaining traction in the electric vehicle market. We need to couple a re-ignited excitement with the hard truth of Nikola's financials. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 25

Buy Nikola On Weakness To Exploit The Likely Strong Future Of Hydrogen Trucks

Summary With the hydrogen truck sector set for rapid growth and Nikola's business expanding, I recommend that some risk-tolerant growth investors buy its shares on major pullbacks. Despite major risks and the need for additional funds, Nikola's strong fundamentals suggest that it will have long-term success, with potential for a strong short-covering rally. Frost & Sullivan and Bosch predict significant growth for hydrogen-powered trucks, boding well for Nikola. Nikola's performance is improving, with significant orders from AiLO Logistics, Walmart Canada, and a major carrier, indicating strong market acceptance and future revenue potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 12

Nikola: Improved Results But Nowhere Near Viability - Sell

Summary Nikola reported mixed Q2/2024 results, with higher sales more than offset by increased cash usage. As a result, unrestricted cash was down by more than 25% sequentially to $256.3 million. At the current rate of cash usage, the company will have to raise additional capital by Q4/2024 at the latest point. With the market for FCEV trucks still in its infancy, NKLA won't be able to scale production in the way required to materially reduce cash consumption anytime soon. Considering the lack of a viable business model in combination with elevated capital needs, I am reiterating my "Strong Sell" rating on the shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 09

Nikola Corporation: Sell The Rally As Further Dilution May Be Looming

Summary Shares of ailing zero-emission transportation start-up Nikola Corporation have rallied by more than 50% from last week's all-time low after the company announced higher-than-expected FCEV truck sales. Unfortunately, recent changes in the company's go-to-market strategy are likely to result in increased cash burn. But even at the current rate of cash usage, Nikola would be required to raise additional capital in the second half of the year. Last month, the company gained shareholder approval for increasing the number of authorized shares by more than 1,500%, thus paving the way for additional shareholder dilution. Consequently, investors should consider using the recent rally for disposing of existing positions ahead of what I expect to be another dismal quarterly report in early August. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 14

Nikola Corporation: Messy Picture Continues - Strong Sell (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Last week, ailing zero-emission transportation start-up Nikola Corporation reported another set of disappointing quarterly results. Reported gross margin of (768)% reached a new all-time low, mostly due to higher inventory reserves and increased warranty accruals. Unrestricted cash was down by approximately $120 million quarter-over-quarter to $345.6 million as the company abstained from raising additional funds during Q1. Going forward, Nikola will be focusing on winning large national accounts in order to scale the business in a way sufficient to achieve profitability. Given the ongoing lack of a viable business model in combination with the proposed reverse stock split and a very high likelihood of additional near-term dilution, I am downgrading the stock from "Sell" to "Strong Sell". Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 01

Nikola Stock Surges Past $1 Milestone After Nearly 4 Months; Is It A Buy Now?

Summary Nikola's stock has rallied by more than 50% over the last week, but the rally looks unsustainable to me. The company's fundamentals are still extremely weak and the competition is likely to intensify. My valuation analysis suggests that NKLA is overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 01

Nikola Corporation: Weak 2024 Outlook With More Dilution Likely Ahead - Sell

Summary Ailing zero-emission transportation start-up Nikola Corporation reported another set of disappointing quarterly results. Painfully weak FCEV truck gross margins resulted in average cash losses of more than $450,000 for each truck sold during the quarter. Adding insult to injury, forward guidance was also well below consensus expectations. Based on the company's projections, 2024 cash usage would be above $400 million thus consuming most of Nikola's reported liquidity at year-end. Given the disappointing trajectory of the business and very high likelihood of further, material dilution, investors should consider selling existing positions and moving on. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Steve Girsky's remuneration changed compared to Nikola's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$635m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$861m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$867m

Dec 31 2023US$9mUS$388k

-US$865m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$887m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$697m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$730m

Dec 31 2022US$294kn/a

-US$738m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$722m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$753m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$723m

Dec 31 2021US$327kn/a

-US$690m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$673m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$485m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$471m

Dec 31 2020US$813kn/a

-US$384m

Compensation vs Market: Insufficient data to establish whether Steve's total compensation is reasonable compared to companies of similar size in the US market.

Compensation vs Earnings: Steve's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Steve Girsky (63 yo)

2.2yrs
Tenure
US$8,798,118
Compensation

Mr. Stephen J. Girsky, also known as Steve, serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at Nikola Corporation since August 04, 2023 and served as its Acting Chief Financial Officer since February 14, 2...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Stephen Girsky
President2.2yrsUS$8.80m0.11%
$ 1.0k
Mary Shio Chan
Chief Operating Officer2yrsUS$2.49m0.013%
$ 119.1
Britton Worthen
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary5.3yrsUS$1.24m0.012%
$ 112.5
Thomas Okray
Chief Financial Officer1.6yrsno data0.069%
$ 636.6
Soei Shin
Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Joseph Pike
Chief Human Resources Officer5.3yrsUS$2.15m0.0080%
$ 74.3
Umran Ashraf
Global Head of Vehicle Engineeringno datano datano data
Ryan McGeachie
President of Energyno datano datano data
Dirk Hoefelmann
President of Energy1.7yrsno data0.0020%
$ 18.7
Thomas Schmitt
Chief Commercial Officer1.2yrsno datano data
Brian De Hoog
Corporate Controllerno datano datano data
Dhillon Sandhu
Investor Relations Leadno datano datano data
2.0yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: NKLA.Q's management team is considered experienced (2 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Stephen Girsky
President5.3yrsUS$8.80m0.11%
$ 1.0k
Steven Shindler
Independent Chairman5.1yrsUS$344.83k0.023%
$ 210.0
Mary Petrovich
Independent Director4.8yrsUS$90.20k0.0061%
$ 56.5
Bruce Smith
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$82.00k0.0057%
$ 52.8
Andrew Vesey
Independent Director3yrsUS$82.00k0.0048%
$ 45.0
Michael Mansuetti
Independent Director5.3yrsUS$82.00k0.0063%
$ 58.2
Jonathan Pertchik
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$42.45k0.0018%
$ 17.1
John Vesco
Independent Director2.2yrsUS$79.12k0.0030%
$ 27.6
Carla Tully
Independent Director1.7yrsno data0.0011%
$ 10.7
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: NKLA.Q's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/06 16:33
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/06 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Nikola Corporation is covered by 10 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael ShliskyColliers Securities
Emmanuel RosnerDeutsche Bank
Jae il LeeEugene Investment & Securities Co Ltd.