Rivian's next EV will drive the stock -- the question is in which direction.Rivian Automotive (RIVN -4.00%) recently released its second-quarter earnings update, and there were no real surprises. But it's likely we are in the calm before the storm for Rivian, and investors should start paying attention.That's because the electric vehicle (EV) start-up is getting ready to begin production next year on the R2 SUV, its first new model. The smaller and less expensive R3 will follow. If these new EVs launch succ ...

2025 might seem like an empty year for Rivian, but investors shouldn't overlook this aspect of its business.Long-term Rivian (RIVN -4.00%) investors might be experiencing some angst. The stock is down 85% since its late-2021 IPO. But while the electric vehicle (EV) industry trudges along with slower-than-anticipated growth, it's still rapidly evolving with cost cuts, vehicle launches, and improved battery technology, among other developments.The question facing Rivian investors is, how does the company brid ...

Rivian announced a temporary suspension in production of its Amazon delivery vans.Rivian Automotive (RIVN -3.74%) shares were dropping on Friday afternoon after the company made a surprising announcement. While most of the focus on the electric vehicle (EV) maker has recently related to the unveiling of its next-generation SUV, today's news was about its commercial delivery vans.Shares plunged as much as 5.5% on news that the company has suspended production of the vans destined for e-commerce giant Amazon. ...

Key TakeawaysRivian halted production of Amazon electric vans because of a parts shortage.The EV maker said it expects to make up the missed production, and the problem doesn't affect its RT1 pickup and RS1 SUV.Amazon has committed to purchasing 100,000 Rivian vans by 2030, and reported last month that 15,000 were on the road in the U.S. since 2022. Rivian Automotive (RIVN) shares declined in intraday trading Friday after the electric vehicle (EV) maker halted production of vans for Amazon (AMZN) because of ...

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RoschetzkyIstockPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) reported better than expected Q2 results on both the top and the bottom line and posted narrower losses as well as improving unit economics for its EV operations. The solid earnings report for Q2 came on the heels of the Rivian-Volkswagen partnership deal that was announced during the second-quarter, which caused new excitement for Rivian's shares. Unfortunately, this excitement didn't last and shares of Rivian have tren ...

Rivian's success isn't guaranteed, but the company is making the right moves.The electric vehicle (EV) industry hasn't been kind to investors. Many emerging EV companies that went public over the past few years have seen their share prices tumble as rising interest rates and increasing vehicle costs dampened EV demand.Rivian Automotive (RIVN -4.01%) hasn't been immune to the EV drop. But it's premature to write the obituaries of electric vehicle companies, especially Rivian. Here's why I'm betting on Rivian ...

To understand the mainline concern about electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) and why retail investors shouldn’t immediately jump on the technically bullish sentiment in the options market comes down to the classic cost-benefit analysis. Yes, RIVN does look more attractive thanks to its Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) deal. That should help Rivian stock, especially in the pursuit of cheaper EVs. However, there’s a catch.Professional baseball offers an excellent analogy. Offensively, two ...

hapabapa Last week, we received second quarter results from Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), seen in this shareholder letter. While the company did make progress on some of its cost cutting efforts, production guidance for the year was only maintained and cash burn remained high. With some potential tough times still ahead, investors might want to consider selling this premium valuation name for now. Previous coverage on the name: When I last covered the stock, Rivian had just announced its major partnership with ...

The electric vehicle upstart is struggling. Can it turn the corner?Making cars is tough, and it's even tougher if you start a new vehicle brand from scratch. The huge upfront investments required for production create a barrier to entry, so very few new automotive brands achieve sustainable success. Recent examples include Tesla and BYD, but there are dozens of failures for every successful car business.Rivian Automotive (RIVN -5.23%) is trying to become the next sustainable automotive brand. By focusing on ...