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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$12.95 -0.42 (-3.14%)
Closing price 10/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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Rivian Automotive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
9
Buy
12

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Rivian Automotive in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 28 analysts, 7 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for RIVN.

Consensus Price Target

$19.00
46.72% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rivian Automotive, the average price target is $19.00. The highest price target for RIVN is $25.00, while the lowest price target for RIVN is $10.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 46.72% from the current price of $12.95.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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RIVN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$19.00$19.00$18.86$13.90
Forecasted Upside46.72% Upside22.27% Upside8.06% Upside3.65% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

RIVN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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RIVN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Rivian Automotive Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRivian AutomotiveConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.18
2.20
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside46.72% Upside253.88% Upside19.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/2/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell (D-)
9/28/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Andres Sheppard
Andres Sheppard
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/14/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Michael Ward
Michael Ward
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageHold$18.00+13.49%
8/24/2026Set Target$22.00+31.23%
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform
7/31/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$14.00 ➝ $16.00+3.33%
7/31/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$13.00 ➝ $14.00-10.11%
7/31/2026Boost TargetBuy$20.00 ➝ $21.00+37.66%
7/31/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$15.00 ➝ $16.00+1.30%
7/27/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$18.00 ➝ $20.00+26.26%
7/9/2026Boost TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $17.00-6.15%
7/8/2026Boost TargetOutperform$22.00 ➝ $24.00+48.35%
7/7/2026Boost TargetHold$16.00 ➝ $17.00+0.98%
5/11/2026Boost TargetNeutral$14.00 ➝ $15.00+5.23%
5/1/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$25.00+52.44%
4/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$25.00+62.02%
4/6/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$22.00+47.28%
3/12/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
3/4/2026 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$14.00-8.02%
2/13/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$25.00+47.88%
1/12/2026DowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform
12/18/2025UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $25.00+41.80%
12/15/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/12/2025Boost TargetNeutral$13.00 ➝ $16.00-15.98%
11/10/2025 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
10/20/2025Boost TargetUnderweight$9.00 ➝ $10.00-23.55%
10/20/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$14.00 ➝ $10.00-23.25%
10/2/2025 UpgradeModerate Sell
7/14/2025DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
1/29/2025 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$6.10-52.01%
1/22/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$13.00 ➝ $14.00+8.02%
1/16/2025Boost TargetHold$12.00 ➝ $14.00-0.14%

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Should I Buy Rivian Automotive Stock? RIVN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Rivian Automotive pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rivian Automotive
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rivian Automotive, Inc.:

  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. recently secured a full $1 billion funding commitment from Volkswagen Group, which provides critical liquidity to support operations and reduce the immediate pressure of cash burn while the company scales its production.
  • The company reported a record 19,248 vehicle deliveries in the third quarter of 2026, representing a 46% year-over-year increase, which demonstrates that the lower-priced R2 platform is successfully gaining market share and overcoming early manufacturing bottlenecks.
  • With the stock currently trading at $14.33, Rivian Automotive, Inc. is priced significantly below the consensus analyst price target of $19.00, suggesting potential for substantial upside if the company continues to execute on its delivery growth and cost reduction strategies.
  • Revenue growth has accelerated, with the most recent quarterly report showing an 11.4% year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.38 billion, indicating that the company is successfully expanding its top line despite the high costs associated with electric vehicle manufacturing.
  • The establishment of a software joint venture with Volkswagen Group positions Rivian Automotive, Inc. to generate new revenue streams through technology licensing and shared development, diversifying its income beyond just vehicle sales.

Rivian Automotive
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Rivian Automotive, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. continues to report significant losses, with a negative net margin of 54.96% and a negative return on equity of 73.90% in the most recent reported period, indicating that the company is spending far more than it is earning from its operations.
  • Despite beating delivery estimates, the stock price declined following the announcement, and management held full-year 2026 guidance steady at 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles rather than raising it, suggesting that investors remain skeptical about the sustainability of the growth trajectory.
  • The company has a high beta of 1.62, meaning its stock price is significantly more volatile than the broader market, which can lead to sharp declines in value during periods of market uncertainty or negative news.
  • Short interest remains elevated, with approximately 154 million shares shorted as of the most recent record date, representing a short percentage of float that indicates a substantial portion of the market is betting against the company's future performance.
  • Insider selling has been consistent, with the CEO and CFO regularly selling shares under pre-arranged trading plans, which can be interpreted by some investors as a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation potential.

RIVN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rivian Automotive is $19.00, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $10.00.

28 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rivian Automotive in the last year. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" RIVN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RIVN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Rivian Automotive's stock has a predicted upside of 46.72% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rivian Automotive's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Rivian Automotive less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Rivian Automotive is 2.18 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.20. Learn more on how RIVN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Rivian Automotive analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/2/2026.
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