Rivian narrows losses, targets R2 deliveries in Q2 2026

Core Insights - Rivian Automotive reported a consolidated gross profit of $144 million in 2025, a significant recovery from a gross loss of $1.2 billion in the previous year [1] - The company narrowed its net loss to $3.64 billion from $4.74 billion, while full-year consolidated revenue increased by 8% to $5.38 billion [1] - Automotive revenue decreased by 15% to $3.83 billion, whereas software and services revenue surged by 222% to $1.55 billion [1] Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter, Rivian achieved a gross profit of $120 million on revenue of $1.28 billion, down from $170 million on $1.734 billion in the same period last year [3] - Automotive revenue in the fourth quarter fell by 45% year-on-year to $839 million, attributed to weaker regulatory credit sales and fewer deliveries after tax incentives expired [3] - The net loss attributable to common stockholders in the fourth quarter was $811 million, compared to $744 million in 2024 [4] Production and Deliveries - For 2025, Rivian produced 42,284 vehicles and delivered 42,247 units [2] - In the fourth quarter, the company produced 10,974 vehicles and delivered 9,745 at its Normal, Illinois plant [4] - The company forecasts deliveries of 62,000-67,000 vehicles for 2026 [6] Software and Services - Software and services revenue increased by 109% to $447 million, driven by vehicle electrical architecture and software development related to a joint venture with Volkswagen Group [4] - Rivian introduced its Universal Hands-Free assisted-driving feature and the AI-based software platform, Rivian Unified Intelligence, during the quarter [5] Future Outlook - Rivian anticipates an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.80 billion to $2.10 billion and capital expenditure of $1.95 billion to $2.05 billion for 2026 [6] - The company is on track with R2 manufacturing preparations, with initial validation builds completed in January 2026 [2] - CEO RJ Scaringe emphasized the focus on execution in 2025 to scale the business and highlighted positive early reviews of the R2 pre-production builds [7]