Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) Stock Price Down 2.6% – Here’s Why

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares traded down 2.6% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $20.69 and last traded at $21.18. 36,355,361 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 7% from the average session volume of 39,294,715 shares. The stock had previously closed at $21.75.

More Rivian Automotive News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rivian expanded its software capabilities with the 2025.46 release — wider hands-free driving coverage, Digital Key and new performance tools — which supports higher vehicle value and recurring software upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and media are increasingly bullish heading into 2026, spotlighting upside from autonomy/AI narratives and lifting sentiment among growth investors. This has helped push RIVN toward new highs. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Market momentum: coverage notes RIVN (and peers) hit fresh highs as investors chase EV/autonomy themes, which can sustain investor interest into 2026. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Price-forecast pieces show strong recent gains and a range of long-term scenarios; these attract attention but are speculative and may not move fundamentals near-term. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: The R2 midsize SUV (production targeted H1 2026) is framed as Rivian’s strategic growth lever — success would be material, but outcomes remain binary and timeline-dependent. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-form takes assess Rivian’s turnaround path (technology, brand, improving finances) but emphasize the company’s long road from IPO losses to sustained profitability — mixed implications for near-term trading. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term pullback: coverage specifically notes RIVN is easing after hitting 52‑week highs, consistent with profit-taking and traders reducing exposure after rapid gains. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Capital concerns: high-profile commentary (Jim Cramer) saying Rivian likely needs to raise cash has reignited investor worry about dilution and financing risk, which weighs on the stock. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity: reporting on large “whale” option bets shows increased speculative positioning and potential for volatility — this can amplify moves in either direction but doesn’t by itself signal a directional fundamental change. Read More.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on RIVN shares. Robert W. Baird upgraded shares of Rivian Automotive from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their price target for the company from $14.00 to $25.00 in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $12.00 target price on shares of Rivian Automotive in a report on Monday, December 8th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their price target on shares of Rivian Automotive from $14.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wedbush upped their price objective on shares of Rivian Automotive from $16.00 to $25.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on Rivian Automotive from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.73.

Rivian Automotive Stock Down 2.6%

The firm has a market capitalization of $25.96 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.81 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 2.23 and a current ratio of 2.71. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $15.77 and its 200 day moving average is $14.28.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.65) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.71) by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.56 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. Rivian Automotive had a negative return on equity of 57.33% and a negative net margin of 61.34%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 78.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($1.08) EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Rivian Automotive, Inc. will post -3.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Rivian Automotive

In other Rivian Automotive news, CFO Claire Mcdonough sold 8,039 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.00, for a total value of $144,702.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 730,017 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,140,306. The trade was a 1.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Peter Krawiec sold 3,655 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.45, for a total value of $71,089.75. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 29,122 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $566,422.90. This trade represents a 11.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 120,154 shares of company stock valued at $2,017,909. 2.16% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Rivian Automotive by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 81,673,512 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $1,198,967,000 after buying an additional 2,597,310 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors grew its holdings in shares of Rivian Automotive by 13.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 18,351,127 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $269,395,000 after acquiring an additional 2,161,394 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Rivian Automotive by 4.9% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 14,614,204 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $200,200,000 after acquiring an additional 689,045 shares during the last quarter. Soma Equity Partners LP raised its holdings in Rivian Automotive by 9.9% during the third quarter. Soma Equity Partners LP now owns 9,204,745 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $135,126,000 after acquiring an additional 829,782 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank bought a new stake in Rivian Automotive during the second quarter worth about $105,629,000. 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.