Rivian Automotive Inc. Class A Common Stock Earnings Recaps
Q1 2026
May 2, 2026
Rivian shares fell 6.5% post-earnings, with investor disappointment centered on margin compression and a significant swing to an automotive gross profit loss despite higher revenues, as margin headwinds outweighed the excitement around R2 production ramp.
Key takeaways
- Automotive gross profit swung to a loss of $62 million, compared to $92 million gross profit in the prior-year first quarter, largely due to a $100 million decline in automotive regulatory credit sales.
- Consolidated gross margin fell to 9%, with gross profit at $119 million; adjusted EBITDA loss was $472 million, reflecting increased operating costs tied to R2 scaling and autonomy investment.
- Q1 consolidated revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, as Rivian produced 10,236 vehicles and delivered 10,365 vehicles.
- R2 production has started, with initial deliveries to employees and a plan to ramp up to two shifts by year-end, targeting 4,000 vehicles per week at full scale.
- While management emphasized structural cost reductions for R2 and long-term positive automotive gross profit, near-term execution risks and compressed margins prompted investor concern.
Q3 2025
Nov 6, 2025
Rivian's Q3 2025 results reveal solid revenue growth, driven by strong vehicle deliveries, alongside continued investment in R2 and technology development, marking a pivotal moment in their production and innovation strategies.
Key takeaways
- Consolidated revenues reached approximately $1.6 billion, with Q3 being the highest delivery quarter of the year at 13,201 vehicles.
- Adjusted EBITDA losses amounted to $602 million, influenced by increased R&D expenses and SG&A costs associated with scaling operations.
- Automotive gross profit showed a loss of $130 million due to low fixed cost absorption from plant preparations for R2, despite improved unit economics and material costs.
- R2 development remains on track, with plans for increased manufacturing capacity and a new facility in Georgia projected to create 7,500 jobs.
- The Software and Services segment contributed $416 million in revenue, aided significantly by a joint venture with Volkswagen Group, showcasing growth in software integration and vehicle maintenance services.