Nikola Corporation ( NKLA ) shares are trading lower Thursday. Nikola ( NKLA ) effected a 1-for-30 reverse stock split after the closing bell Monday and shares commenced trading on a split-adjusted basis Tuesday morning.

What To Know:

Nikola's ( NKLA ) stock saw a brief rally Wednesday as the broader EV market saw a boost on news of a joint-venture between Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen.  

However, Nikola ( NKLA ) shares have given back Wednesday gains and continue to fall post-reverse split. The stock is down nearly 50% over the past month. 

The company faces a rocky road ahead and is set to be removed from the Russell 3000 Index. The company's first-quarter  financial results saw a decline in total revenues and a net loss per share of $2.70. 

Nikola ( NKLA ) will report its second-quarter results later in the summer with analysts anticipating losses of 9 cents per share and revenue of $21.35 million, according to estimates from Benzinga Pro.

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Will NKLA Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Nikola ( NKLA ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Nikola ( NKLA ) have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Nikola ( NKLA ) is 77.92% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further downside ahead.

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NKLA Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Nikola ( NKLA ) shares are down 12.8% at $8.64 at the time of publication Thursday.

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