VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS) Earns Buy Rating from Chardan Capital

VinFast Auto (NASDAQ:VFS)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Chardan Capital in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $5.50 target price on the stock. Chardan Capital’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 72.41% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on VFS. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $6.00 price target on shares of VinFast Auto in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of VinFast Auto in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $5.83.

VinFast Auto Trading Up 1.3%

NASDAQ VFS opened at $3.19 on Tuesday. VinFast Auto has a 12 month low of $2.56 and a 12 month high of $3.82. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.34 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3.34. The company has a market capitalization of $7.46 billion, a PE ratio of -1.99 and a beta of 0.87.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Lazard Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of VinFast Auto in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $600,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in VinFast Auto by 87.1% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 156,601 shares of the company’s stock valued at $523,000 after acquiring an additional 72,923 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in VinFast Auto by 26.8% in the 4th quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 86,949 shares of the company’s stock worth $294,000 after purchasing an additional 18,364 shares during the period. Vident Advisory LLC increased its holdings in VinFast Auto by 72.0% during the 4th quarter. Vident Advisory LLC now owns 86,449 shares of the company’s stock worth $289,000 after purchasing an additional 36,198 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of VinFast Auto by 132.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 75,194 shares of the company’s stock valued at $242,000 after purchasing an additional 42,826 shares during the period.

More VinFast Auto News

Here are the key news stories impacting VinFast Auto this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Chardan Capital reaffirmed a “Buy” on VFS and set a $5.50 price target, signaling broker confidence and implying meaningful upside versus the current share level — a direct catalyst for buying interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: VinFast signed an MoU with PlusX Electric (DEWA‑approved) to expand EV charging and ownership support in the UAE — this improves the company’s ability to grow sales and reduce consumer charging friction in a key regional market. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Company reports expanding partnerships and delivery growth, reinforcing execution on distribution and after‑sales support — confirmation of delivery momentum can bolster revenue cadence expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: VinFast completed a brand restructuring into three strategic lines and unveiled two new ultra‑luxury models (Lac Hong 800S and 900S) — product pipeline and move into higher‑margin segments may improve long‑term revenue mix, though commercialization timelines matter. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Aggregated broker coverage shows an average “Hold” rating on VFS, indicating mixed analyst views despite some buy-side support — this tempers upside expectations and suggests continued volatility. Article Title

About VinFast Auto

VinFast Auto, founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Vingroup, specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of electric vehicles and related mobility solutions. Headquartered in Haiphong, Vietnam, the company operates an integrated production complex that houses research and development, manufacturing and assembly facilities. Backed by Vingroup founder Pham Nhat Vuong, VinFast has rapidly expanded its product line from its first electric SUV, the VF e34, launched in late 2021, to a diverse portfolio of battery electric cars and electric scooters.

The company’s vehicle lineup includes the VF 8 and VF 9 sport utility vehicles, as well as electric passenger cars tailored for markets in Asia, North America and Europe.