Rivian Automotive (RIVN) to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of ($0.66) per share and revenue of $1.5189 billion for the quarter. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.55) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.60) by $0.05. Rivian Automotive had a negative return on equity of 75.65% and a negative net margin of 63.62%.The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.48) EPS. Rivian Automotive’s quarterly revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Rivian Automotive to post $-3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Rivian Automotive Stock Performance

Rivian Automotive stock opened at $16.69 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.72 billion, a P/E ratio of -5.72 and a beta of 1.60. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $16.46 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $15.93. Rivian Automotive has a 52-week low of $11.57 and a 52-week high of $22.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 2.10 and a quick ratio of 1.64.

Trending Headlines about Rivian Automotive

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

• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler upgraded Rivian to Overweight from Neutral and raised its price target to $20 from $18. The analyst cited improving demand, a potentially smoother R2 launch and a stronger balance sheet. Piper also identified Rivian as its preferred stock versus Stellantis, providing a significant near-term sentiment boost. Rivian vs. Stellantis: This Wall Street Bank Just Told You Which EV Stock to Own and Which to Dump
• Positive Sentiment: Production and deliveries are reportedly running ahead of expectations, and Rivian raised its delivery guidance. Investors are watching whether this momentum demonstrates stronger demand and improves the company’s path toward scale. Why Did Rivian Automotive Raise Its Delivery Guidance This Quarter?
• Positive Sentiment: Rivian’s upcoming earnings report is viewed as a potential catalyst. Investors want evidence of rising sales, lower costs and promising early traction for the R2 SUV. A favorable update could reinforce the recent analyst optimism. Rivian Automotive’s Next Earnings Report on July 30 Could Send the Stock Soaring
• Neutral Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its Neutral rating while raising its price target to $19. The higher target and revised estimates suggest some upside, but the unchanged rating signals that meaningful execution and profitability risks remain.
• Neutral Sentiment: Rivian is seeking reimbursement of tariffs plus interest. Any recovery could help cash flow, but the timing and outcome are uncertain. Rivian Wants Tariff Money Back—Plus Interest
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the rebound, valuation remains demanding and long-term returns are weak. Rivian’s shares are described as rich relative to sales, while the stock’s three-year total return remains down about 40.4%, limiting confidence that the recovery is established.
• Negative Sentiment: R2 launch spending and manufacturing expansion may continue pressuring operating margins. Rivian still faces substantial losses, so stronger deliveries must be accompanied by cost reductions and improving cash generation to justify the bullish outlook. Rivian Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Robert J. Scaringe sold 34,818 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.00, for a total transaction of $522,270.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 922,286 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,834,290. This represents a 3.64% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Claire Mcdonough sold 8,023 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.00, for a total value of $128,368.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 887,007 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,192,112. This represents a 0.90% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 68,385 shares of company stock valued at $1,125,094. 1.48% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rivian Automotive

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its holdings in Rivian Automotive by 32.4% in the fourth quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 16,397,496 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $323,195,000 after buying an additional 4,012,386 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position 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 valued at $31,490,000 after acquiring an additional 1,918,852 shares during the last quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Rivian Automotive by 1,353.6% during the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 2,058,284 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $28,281,000 after acquiring an additional 1,916,686 shares during the last quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Rivian Automotive by 541.6% in the 4th quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 2,137,073 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $42,122,000 after purchasing an additional 1,803,978 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Rivian Automotive by 16.7% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,512,612 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $110,342,000 after purchasing an additional 1,072,553 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 66.25% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

RIVN has been the subject of several analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $22.00 price target on shares of Rivian Automotive in a report on Monday, April 6th. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Rivian Automotive from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Rivian Automotive from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on shares of Rivian Automotive from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Rivian Automotive from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Rivian Automotive has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $18.95.

Rivian Automotive Company Profile

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.