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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$16.00 +0.62 (+4.03%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$16.11 +0.11 (+0.70%)
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Rivian Automotive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
7
Hold
8
Buy
12

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 7 have given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for RIVN.

Consensus Price Target

$18.95
18.47% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rivian Automotive, the average price target is $18.95. 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 18.47% from the current price of $16.00.
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
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
1 Month Ago
7/9/25 to 7/9/26
3 Months Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26
1 Year Ago
8/8/24 to 8/8/25
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
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$18.95$18.81$18.52$13.73
Forecasted Upside18.47% Upside3.81% Upside30.27% Upside16.46% 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

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Rivian Automotive Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRivian AutomotiveConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.19
2.21
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.47% Upside140.76% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuyUnderperform
7/31/2026
Tom Narayan
Tom Narayan
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetSector Perform$14.00 ➝ $16.00+3.33%
7/31/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Percoco
Andrew Percoco
5 of 5 stars
Boost 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%
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$23.00+36.66%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$19.00+15.29%
7/27/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$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%
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7/7/2026Boost TargetHold$16.00 ➝ $17.00+0.98%
7/6/2026 UpgradeSell (E+)Sell (D-)
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%
2/17/2026Boost TargetBuy$17.00 ➝ $20.00+21.48%
2/13/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$25.00+47.88%
1/12/2026DowngradePeer PerformUnderperform
12/18/2025UpgradeNeutralOutperform$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 SellHold
10/20/2025Boost TargetUnderweight$9.00 ➝ $10.00-23.55%
10/20/2025Reiterated RatingNeutralUnderperform$14.00 ➝ $10.00-23.25%
10/2/2025 UpgradeModerate Sell
7/14/2025DowngradeBuyNeutral
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 Friday, August 7, 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. has secured a significant commercial contract to produce electric delivery vans for a leading e-commerce provider, showcasing its ability to cater to both retail and fleet customers.
  • The company is advancing its technology with the upcoming launch of its third-generation autonomy hardware, which includes its first in-house silicon design, RAP1, and lidar, expected to enhance vehicle capabilities.
  • The current stock price is around $22.91 billion in market capitalization, indicating a strong valuation in the electric vehicle market.
  • Rivian's all-electric R1 platform, which includes the R1T pickup truck and R1S sport utility vehicle, has generated significant consumer interest and demand.
  • With a quick ratio of 1.64 and a current ratio of 2.10, Rivian Automotive, Inc. demonstrates strong liquidity, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations effectively.

Rivian Automotive
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a P/E ratio of -5.76, indicating that it is currently not profitable, which may raise concerns for investors looking for immediate returns.
  • Rivian's beta of 1.60 suggests that its stock is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, Rivian Automotive, Inc. has a significant amount of debt compared to its equity, which could pose risks in terms of financial stability.
  • The company is still in the early stages of scaling production, which may lead to operational challenges and delays in meeting market demand.
  • Recent market conditions and competition in the electric vehicle sector could impact Rivian's growth potential and market share.

RIVN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rivian Automotive is $18.95, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $10.00.

27 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rivian Automotive in the last year. There are currently 7 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 18.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rivian Automotive's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Rivian Automotive less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for Rivian Automotive is 2.19 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.21. Learn more on how RIVN compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:RIVN) was last updated on 8/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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