Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) Receives $17.86 Average PT from Analysts

Shares of Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the twenty-five brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $17.8571.

Several equities analysts have weighed in on RIVN shares. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Rivian Automotive in a report on Wednesday. They set an “underperform” rating and a $14.00 target price for the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rivian Automotive in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating and set a $15.00 price objective on shares of Rivian Automotive in a research note on Tuesday. Wolfe Research downgraded Rivian Automotive from a “peer perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on Rivian Automotive from $13.00 to $17.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th.

Rivian Automotive Stock Up 1.1%

Rivian Automotive stock opened at $15.36 on Thursday. Rivian Automotive has a fifty-two week low of $10.36 and a fifty-two week high of $22.69. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.00 and a beta of 1.75. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $16.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $15.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 1.89 and a current ratio of 2.33.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.66) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.02. Rivian Automotive had a negative return on equity of 65.05% and a negative net margin of 67.68%.The business had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.70) EPS. The business’s revenue was down 25.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Rivian Automotive will post -3.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Rivian Automotive News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rivian’s planned global R2 SUV rollout and a managed‑charging partnership with EnergyHub expand addressable market and introduce potential recurring software/grid revenue — a clear growth catalyst if production and software monetization scale. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: TechCrunch reports Rivian is attempting one of the fastest new‑model launches in U.S. history for the R2; a successful rapid ramp could materially improve volumes and unit economics (high upside but execution risk remains). Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish retail/investor pieces argue the R2 could be a “Model 3”‑style inflection if demand and margins cooperate, which supports investor optimism ahead of near‑term catalysts. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Director Jay Flatley recently disclosed a 490‑share purchase (small scale) — insider buying tends to be read positively by markets even when size is modest. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Rivian presented at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference; investor Q&A offers management color on R2 timing, margins and capital allocation but is not an immediate market mover by itself. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America began/reinstated coverage — new institutional coverage can affect liquidity and visibility, though the impact depends on the published rating. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain split on demand, margins and regulatory risk; mixed ratings and wide price‑target dispersion suggest ongoing volatility rather than clear consensus direction. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Several hedge funds and institutional investors have adjusted positions recently; institutional ownership remains high, which can amplify moves but also stabilizes liquidity. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: OSHA has opened a probe into a worker fatality at a Rivian Illinois warehouse; the investigation (which could take months) raises near‑term regulatory, reputational and potential operational risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America assigned an Underperform with a $14 target — a prominent sell‑side call that can pressure sentiment and act as an immediate headwind for the stock. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Robert Scaringe sold 17,450 shares at an average price of $15 on March 3 — a sizable insider sale that often weighs on near‑term sentiment despite his large remaining stake. Read More.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Robert J. Scaringe sold 17,450 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.00, for a total value of $261,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,027,281 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,409,215. The trade was a 1.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Claire Mcdonough sold 27,133 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.80, for a total transaction of $455,834.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 680,836 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,438,044.80. This trade represents a 3.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 152,938 shares of company stock worth $2,675,717 over the last three months. 2.16% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rivian Automotive

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Rivian Automotive during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $220,323,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its stake in Rivian Automotive by 32.4% in the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 16,397,496 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $323,195,000 after acquiring an additional 4,012,386 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in Rivian Automotive by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 81,673,512 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $1,198,967,000 after acquiring an additional 2,597,310 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors lifted its stake in shares of Rivian Automotive by 13.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 20,769,844 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $409,374,000 after purchasing an additional 2,418,717 shares during the period. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Rivian Automotive by 496.6% during the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,305,236 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $31,490,000 after purchasing an additional 1,918,852 shares during the period. 66.25% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.