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Why Is RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE IN A (RIVN) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 31, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET · reviewed against 39 wire stories

RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE IN A (RIVN) is down -9.12% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 39 stories on RIVN across 18 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 55/100).

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RIVN stock is down 9.12% at $15.29 following a mixed earnings report and continued skepticism about its path to profitability. The stock opened with a 4% gap up from the previous close but quickly reversed course, hitting a session low of $15.28. Despite beating revenue and delivery estimates and raising its full-year delivery guidance, investors remain focused on the company’s ongoing losses and broader market pressures in the electric vehicle sector.

What Happened

Rivian reported Q2 2026 results that included revenue of $1.66 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.52 billion. The company delivered 12,194 vehicles, also above expectations. It raised its 2026 delivery forecast to 65,000, 70,000 units as the R2 model begins deliveries and the company aims for point-to-point autonomy by year-end. However, the loss per share narrowed to $0.63 from $0.97 a year ago, and the stock fell more than 8% in early trading. Analysts from Cantor Fitzgerald and TD Cowen adjusted their ratings and price targets following the report, with Wells Fargo raising its price target to $16 but maintaining an equal-weight stance. The CEO highlighted the competitive challenge from Chinese EV manufacturers, noting their near-zero capital costs.

What The Data Shows

The stock traded with unusually high volatility, opening at $17.50 before falling to a session low of $15.28. Volume of 23.6 million shares is 70% above the 3-month average. Recent insider activity has been bearish, with multiple sales by directors and the CFO. Over the last 30 days, sentiment improved from 49 to 55 out of 100, but the stock remains down 4.8% over the last 8 sessions. The 52-week range is $11.57 to $22.69, and the stock is down 87% from its IPO price. Options activity showed heavy call buying, with $1.6 million in call premiums versus $8,000 in puts, indicating some short-term bullish positioning.

What To Watch

Rivian has no upcoming earnings scheduled. Investors will continue to monitor coverage breadth and analyst ratings for further direction as the company works toward profitability.

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RIVN by the numbers

Last: $15.29Session: -9.12%7 sessions: -11.59%Coverage: 39 stories / 18 sourcesAI sentiment: 55/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $24.0B52w: $11.57 to $22.69
RIVN · Jul 31 session (5-min) · -8.56% vs prior close · updated 8:55 PM ET
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AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 39 stories · 55/100 bullish
AI sentiment 55/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishYahoo Top · sentiment 28 · Rivian Stock Down 87% Since IPOYahoo Top · 28Rivian Stock Down 87% Since IPOYahoo Finance · sentiment 48 · Rivian reports higher revenue and improved profitability in Q2 as R2 deliveries beginYahoo Finance · 48Rivian reports higher revenue and improved profitability in Q2 as R2 deliveries beginStocktwits News · sentiment 38 · RIVN Stock Slides Toward Biggest Monthly Drop Since January – Wall Street Flags Profitability Challenges Despite Q2 BeatStocktwits News · 38RIVN Stock Slides Toward Biggest Monthly Drop Since January – Wall Street Flags Profitabi…Yahoo Finance · sentiment 38 · Rivian Sinks 8% Despite Q2 Beat and Raised Guidance; Lucid Falls 6%Yahoo Finance · 38Rivian Sinks 8% Despite Q2 Beat and Raised Guidance; Lucid Falls 6%Investing.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 61 · TD Cowen raises Rivian stock price target on Q2 results, R2 outlookInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 61TD Cowen raises Rivian stock price target on Q2 results, R2 outlookInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 50 · Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Rivian stock rating at NeutralInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 50Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Rivian stock rating at NeutralSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 63 · Rivian expects 65,000-70,000 2026 deliveries as R2 ramps and targets point-to-point autonomy by year-endSeeking Alpha · 63Rivian expects 65,000-70,000 2026 deliveries as R2 ramps and targets point-to-point auton…
10d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 63Product/PR

Rivian expects 65,000-70,000 2026 deliveries as R2 ramps and targets point-to-point autonomy by year-end

Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings call recap: R2 deliveries, raised 65k–70k outlook, margin/COGS and funding updates.

10d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 30, 2026 5:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsRobert Scaringe - Founder, CEO & Chairman of the...

10d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsNEUTRAL 50Analyst

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Rivian stock rating at Neutral

Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Rivian stock rating at Neutral

10d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 61Analyst

TD Cowen raises Rivian stock price target on Q2 results, R2 outlook

TD Cowen raises Rivian stock price target on Q2 results, R2 outlook

10d agoYahoo FinanceBEARISH 38Earnings

Rivian Sinks 8% Despite Q2 Beat and Raised Guidance; Lucid Falls 6%

Rivian just posted its cleanest quarterly beat in months and lifted full-year guidance, so why are shareholders waking up to an 8% drop while Lucid bleeds in sympathy and Tesla quietly holds its ground?

10d agoStocktwits NewsBEARISH 38Earnings

RIVN Stock Slides Toward Biggest Monthly Drop Since January – Wall Street Flags Profitability Challenges Despite Q2 Beat

Wells Fargo sees limited operating leverage for Rivian, with adjusted EBITDA expected to stay roughly flat despite deliveries being projected to double.

10d agoYahoo FinanceNEUTRAL 48Earnings

Rivian reports higher revenue and improved profitability in Q2 as R2 deliveries begin

Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares fell more than 6% on Friday following the company’s second-quarter 2026 results, as investors weighed an earnings beat against ongoing electric vehicle market pressures and profitability concerns. The EV maker reported an adjusted loss of $0.47 per...

10d agoYahoo TopBEARISH 28General

Rivian Stock Down 87% Since IPO

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN), the troubled EV company, went public on November 10, 2021. After a good deal of excitement, the stock is down 87% since then. Whatever hope new Q2 unit sales brought, the company is still on the ropes and is unlikely to get off them. Rivian just announced it delivered 12,194 vehicles to ... Rivian Stock Down 87% Since IPO

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