Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.02 EPS

Key Points

• Small beat but still unprofitable: Rivian reported Q4 EPS of ($0.66) vs. consensus ($0.68) and revenue $1.29B (vs. $1.27B), yet posted a wide net loss (net margin -61.3%) and revenue was down about 25.8% year‑over‑year.
• Growth catalyst planned for 2026: Management set aggressive 2026 delivery targets of 62k–67k units driven by the lower‑cost R2 SUV, prompting some analysts to raise price targets even as the street’s average rating remains a "Hold" (avg. target $16.74).
• Material near‑term risks: Rivian flagged heavy capex (> $2.1B), continued losses and elevated cash burn, the stock fell ~5.1% on the report, and insiders have recently trimmed positions through stock sales.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.66) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.02, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. Rivian Automotive had a negative net margin of 61.34% and a negative return on equity of 57.33%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 25.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.70) earnings per share.

Rivian Automotive Stock Down 5.1%

Shares of NASDAQ RIVN traded down $0.76 on Thursday, reaching $14.00. 36,940,948 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 29,171,301. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $17.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $15.28. The company has a market cap of $17.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.50 and a beta of 1.76. Rivian Automotive has a 12 month low of $10.36 and a 12 month high of $22.69. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

RIVN has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on shares of Rivian Automotive from $14.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Robert W. Baird upgraded Rivian Automotive from a "neutral" rating to an "outperform" rating and boosted their price target for the company from $14.00 to $25.00 in a report on Thursday, December 18th. DA Davidson upped their price target on Rivian Automotive from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on Rivian Automotive from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Rivian Automotive from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and seven have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $16.74.

More Rivian Automotive News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rivian beat Q4 EPS expectations (reported -$0.54 vs. consensus -$0.68), showing better-than-expected near-term operating performance. View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Management set aggressive 2026 delivery targets (62k–67k units this year; Reuters cites a 53% delivery jump forecast for 2026) driven by the rollout of the lower-cost R2 SUV — a growth catalyst if production ramps as planned. Rivian sees 2026 delivery jump
• Positive Sentiment: Early reviews and commentariat buzz around the R2 (including positive takes from reviewers) support upside to demand and positioning versus mass-market EVs. R2 early reviews
• Neutral Sentiment: Services/software are an increasingly important revenue stream (TechCrunch: software/services helped revenue grow ~8% in 2025), which can widen margins over time but will take execution to scale. Rivian was saved by software
• Neutral Sentiment: Management flagged heavy near-term investment: MarketWatch notes Rivian may spend >$2.1B in capex as it expands the roadmap — supports future growth but increases cash burn and financing needs. MarketWatch story
• Negative Sentiment: Automotive revenue — the largest revenue component — fell sharply (WSJ: down ~45% in Q4 to $839M), contributing to a wider loss and underlining demand/average selling price pressure in the near term. WSJ coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the beat and growth plan, Rivian reiterated losses are likely to continue as production and investment ramp — keeping profitability distant and cash burn elevated. CNBC earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Legal costs/settlement risk remain a watch item — a recent lawsuit settlement story highlights a tradeoff between legal clarity and incremental cash outflows. Lawsuit settlement

Insider Transactions at Rivian Automotive

In related news, Director Peter Krawiec sold 3,655 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.45, for a total value of $71,089.75. Following the transaction, the director owned 29,122 shares in the company, valued at $566,422.90. The trade was a 11.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Robert J. Scaringe sold 17,450 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.03, for a total transaction of $279,723.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,115,209 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $17,876,800.27. This represents a 1.54% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 120,154 shares of company stock valued at $2,143,724 in the last quarter. 2.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Rivian Automotive

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in RIVN. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in Rivian Automotive by 113.6% during the second quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,880 shares of the electric vehicle automaker's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Rivian Automotive in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new position in shares of Rivian Automotive during the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Rivian Automotive in the 3rd quarter worth $39,000. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. bought a new stake in Rivian Automotive during the fourth quarter valued at about $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 66.25% of the company's stock.

About Rivian Automotive

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.

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