"Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. ( NASDAQ: RIVN) are trading for about 6% less than a week ago. In that time the electric vehicle (EV) maker announced that it delivered fewer vehicles in 2025 than in the prior year, it recalled about 20,000 vehicles, and its chief executive officer continued to sell shares. The share price is still 44.7% higher than six months ago, easily outperforming the S&P 500 in that time."
"Shares of Rivian have been on a rollercoaster this past year, surging and then falling after its first-quarter report. They recovered somewhat after the second-quarter report. In the latest results, revenue was up slightly year over year to $1.6 billion. The company posted a narrower-than-expected loss. The company noted this quarter was likely its strongest delivery quarter of the year due to the expiration of federal EV tax credits. Wall Street sentiment on the stock was mixed after the third-quarter report."
"The stock is 39.7% higher than a year ago, despite facing challenges from reduced delivery targets and tariff pressures in that time. However, it is countering those headwinds with cost efficiencies, strategic partnerships, and the anticipated R2 SUV launch this year. 24/7 Wall St. conducted some analysis to give investors a better idea of where they can expect the stock to be in a year. Let's take a look at whether Rivian can overcome its hurdles and return to growth."
"Rivian is grappling with significant obstacles. Fourth-quarter deliveries totaled 9,745 vehicles, a 31% decrease year over year. For all of 2025, it delivered 42,247 vehicles, which was an 18% decline compared with a year ago. It cited softening demand due to the expired EV tax credits, as well as economic uncertainties and shifting consumer sentiment, as well as tariffs that are increasing manufacturing costs. So, sales for the current quarter could be weak. Analysts anticipate Rivian will deliver about 66,000 EVs in 2026."
Rivian's share price has been volatile but is up roughly 39.7% year over year and 44.7% over six months despite recent weekly declines. Deliveries fell in 2025, with fourth-quarter deliveries at 9,745 (down 31%) and full-year deliveries of 42,247 (down 18%), amid the expiration of federal EV tax credits, softening demand, economic uncertainty, and tariff-related manufacturing cost increases. Revenue edged up to $1.6 billion and the company reported a narrower-than-expected loss. The company faces recalls and CEO share sales, while pursuing cost efficiencies, strategic partnerships, and an anticipated R2 SUV launch to drive a recovery.
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