Rivian Q4 Earnings Top Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Core Insights - Rivian Automotive reported a narrower loss of 54 cents per share in Q4 2025, compared to a loss of 69 cents estimated by Zacks Consensus, but wider than the previous year's loss of 52 cents [1] - Revenues for the quarter were $1.29 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 billion, but reflecting a year-over-year decline of 25.8% [1] Production and Deliveries - Total production for the quarter was 10,974 units, down from 12,727 units in the same quarter last year [2] - Total deliveries decreased to 9,745 units from 14,183 units a year ago [2] Financial Performance - Gross profit was $120 million, down from $170 million in the prior-year quarter, with a gross margin of 9% [3] - Adjusted operating expenses rose to $712 million from $620 million in the previous year [3] - Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization was $465 million, compared to a loss of $277 million in Q4 2024 [3] Cash Flow and Expenditures - Net cash used by operating activities was $681 million, contrasting with net cash provided of $1.18 billion in the prior-year period [4] - Capital expenditures for Q4 were $463 million, up from $327 million a year ago [4] - Free cash outflow in the quarter was $1.14 billion [4] Segment Performance - The Automotive segment generated revenues of $839 million, a 45% year-over-year decline, primarily due to reduced regulatory credit sales and lower vehicle deliveries [5] - The Software and Services segment saw revenues of $447 million, more than doubling year-over-year, driven by new vehicle electrical architecture and software services [6] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2025, Rivian had cash and cash equivalents of $3.57 billion, down from $5.3 billion a year earlier [7] - Long-term debt remained relatively stable at $4.44 billion as of December 31, 2025, compared to $4.44 billion in the previous year [7] Future Guidance - For 2026, Rivian expects to deliver between 62,000 and 67,000 units, an increase from 42,284 in 2025 [8] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to remain negative, ranging from $1.80 billion to $2.10 billion [8] - Anticipated capital expenditures for 2026 are between $1.95 billion and $2.05 billion [8]