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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$14.99 -0.41 (-2.66%)
Closing price 09/18/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$15.06 +0.07 (+0.50%)
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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
26.75% 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 26.75% from the current price of $14.99.
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
9/19/25 to 9/19/26
1 Month Ago
8/20/25 to 8/20/26
3 Months Ago
6/21/25 to 6/21/26
1 Year Ago
9/19/24 to 9/19/25
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)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
7 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
6 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$19.00$18.95$18.57$13.67
Forecasted Upside26.75% Upside18.39% Upside12.42% Upside-4.92% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

RIVN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.18
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.75% Upside188.03% Upside18.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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%
8/24/2026
Stifel Nicolaus logo
Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Stephen Gengaro
Stephen Gengaro
5 of 5 stars
Set Target$22.00+31.23%
8/10/2026
Chris Pierce
Chris Pierce
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuyUnderperform
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%
7/28/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$19.00+15.29%
7/27/2026UpgradeNeutralOverweight$18.00 ➝ $20.00+26.26%
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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%
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%
2/13/2026Reiterated 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 Thursday, September 17, 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.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $15.40, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $19.00 set by twelve equities research analysts, suggesting potential for substantial upside if the company meets its operational goals.
  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. has demonstrated improving financial health, with a current ratio of 2.10 and a quick ratio of 1.65, indicating strong liquidity and the ability to cover short-term liabilities without relying on inventory sales.
  • The company recently beat analyst expectations in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of ($0.63) against a consensus estimate of ($0.66), while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $1.66 billion in sales compared to the expected $1.52 billion.
  • Institutional interest is growing, as evidenced by recent new positions opened by major entities such as Norges Bank, which acquired a stake valued at approximately $220.3 million, and Bank of New York Mellon Corp, which bought a new stake worth about $49.9 million.
  • The upcoming launch of the R2 midsize SUV is viewed by management as an inflection point, with CEO RJ Scaringe describing the current period as an inflection point year that could drive significant growth through scaling production and expanding software and autonomy initiatives.

Rivian Automotive
Bear Case

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

  • The company continues to operate at a loss, with a negative net margin of 54.96% and a negative return on equity of 73.90% in the most recent quarter, indicating that it is spending significantly more than it is earning.
  • There is persistent concern among analysts, including Citigroup, that Rivian Automotive, Inc. has not yet demonstrated the ability to manufacture vehicles at high volume, creating execution risk for the longer-term investment case.
  • Insider selling has been frequent, with CEO RJ Scaringe and CFO Claire Mcdonough both selling shares in recent months, such as Scaringe selling 34,818 shares in May and Mcdonough selling 8,023 shares in August, which may signal a lack of confidence from key executives.
  • The stock has a high beta of 1.62, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market and may experience larger price swings in response to market movements, increasing the risk for investors.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk if interest rates rise or if the company struggles to generate sufficient cash flow.

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 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 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 26.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rivian Automotive's stock had 2 upgrades 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 2.19. 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 9/14/2026.
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