Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) Stock Price Up 26.6% After Earnings Beat

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) traded up 26.6% during trading on Friday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock traded as high as $18.48 and last traded at $17.73. 127,282,190 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 292% from the average session volume of 32,503,723 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.00.

The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.66) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.02. Rivian Automotive had a negative return on equity of 57.33% and a negative net margin of 61.34%.The business had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.70) earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 25.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

More Rivian Automotive News

Here are the key news stories impacting Rivian Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rivian beat Q4 expectations — narrower adjusted loss and slight revenue beat — giving investors a near‑term earnings tailwind. Rivian Q4 Earnings Top Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued an aggressive 2026 deliveries guide (62k–67k vehicles, ~50%+ growth), driven by rollout of the smaller, more affordable R2 SUV — the principal catalyst cited for the rally. Rivian surges as upcoming affordable SUV powers EV delivery forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investors signaled renewed conviction: multiple upgrades/price‑target increases and prominent firms (e.g., Deutsche Bank, Wedbush) reaffirming upside helped momentum. Rivian Automotive gains as analysts point to long-term upside
• Neutral Sentiment: Software & services contributed meaningful YoY revenue growth in 2025 and helped deliver the company’s broader revenue profile — a structural positive but not yet large enough to offset auto revenue declines. Rivian was saved by software in 2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor reaction was swift and high‑volume (large pre‑market/after‑hours moves and heavy intraday trading) — amplifying short‑term volatility but not changing underlying fundamentals. Rivian stock soars 20% after earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Auto revenue slipped sharply (reported large YoY decline) and margins/cash flow weakened in Q4 — the company still expects losses while scaling production, a material risk to near‑term profitability. Rivian Automotive Widens Loss as Automotive Revenue Slides
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing cash burn and a recent lawsuit settlement raise balance‑sheet and cash‑flow concerns; investors should watch capex plans (Rivian flagged >$2.1B possible capex) as it scales R2. Rivian Lawsuit Settlement Tests Balance Between Legal Clarity And Cash Burn

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Benchmark boosted their price target on shares of Rivian Automotive from $18.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Wolfe Research cut Rivian Automotive from a “peer perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Canaccord Genuity Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Rivian Automotive in a research report on Monday, December 15th. UBS Group raised Rivian Automotive from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their price target for the company from $15.00 to $16.00 in a report on Friday. Finally, DA Davidson boosted their price objective on Rivian Automotive from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $17.62.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rivian Automotive

In other Rivian Automotive news, Director Peter Krawiec sold 3,655 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.45, for a total transaction of $71,089.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 29,122 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $566,422.90. This trade represents a 11.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Claire Mcdonough sold 21,210 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.14, for a total transaction of $363,539.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 738,056 shares in the company, valued at $12,650,279.84. This trade represents a 2.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 120,154 shares of company stock valued at $2,143,724 over the last 90 days. 2.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in RIVN. Assetmark Inc. grew its stake in shares of Rivian Automotive by 315.6% in the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,787 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 1,357 shares in the last quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Rivian Automotive by 113.6% in the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,880 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Rivian Automotive in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in Rivian Automotive during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Hemington Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of Rivian Automotive by 291.0% during the third quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 2,123 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,580 shares in the last quarter. 66.25% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Rivian Automotive Trading Up 26.6%

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $17.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $15.28. The firm has a market cap of $21.74 billion, a PE ratio of -5.70 and a beta of 1.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 2.71 and a quick ratio of 2.23.

Rivian Automotive Company Profile

Rivian Automotive, Inc is an American automotive technology company specializing in the design, development and manufacture of electric vehicles. The company is best known for its all-electric R1 platform, which underpins the R1T pickup truck and R1S sport utility vehicle. In addition to consumer products, Rivian has secured a significant commercial contract to produce electric delivery vans for a leading e-commerce provider, underscoring its capability to serve both retail and fleet customers.

Founded in 2009 by engineer and entrepreneur Robert “RJ” Scaringe, Rivian has grown from a research-focused startup into a publicly traded corporation.