Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) Upgraded at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Friday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. They currently have $23.00 price target on the electric vehicle automaker’s stock, up from their previous price target of $16.00.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on RIVN. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Rivian Automotive in a report on Monday, December 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of Rivian Automotive from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Rivian Automotive from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $12.00 price target on shares of Rivian Automotive in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Rivian Automotive in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Rivian Automotive presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $17.62.

Rivian Automotive Stock Up 26.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:RIVN opened at $17.73 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $21.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -5.78 and a beta of 1.76. Rivian Automotive has a 12-month low of $10.36 and a 12-month high of $22.69. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $17.66 and a 200 day simple moving average of $15.34. The company has a quick ratio of 1.89, a current ratio of 2.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The electric vehicle automaker reported ($0.66) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.68) by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.27 billion. Rivian Automotive had a negative return on equity of 65.05% and a negative net margin of 67.68%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 25.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.70) earnings per share. Analysts predict that Rivian Automotive will post -3.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Claire Mcdonough sold 21,210 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.14, for a total transaction of $363,539.40. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 738,056 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,650,279.84. This represents a 2.79% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Peter Krawiec sold 3,655 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.45, for a total value of $71,089.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 29,122 shares in the company, valued at approximately $566,422.90. The trade was a 11.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 120,154 shares of company stock worth $2,143,724. Company insiders own 2.16% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Rivian Automotive

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of RIVN. Brighton Jones LLC grew its position in Rivian Automotive by 28.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 17,685 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $235,000 after purchasing an additional 3,864 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Rivian Automotive by 1.5% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 386,384 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $4,733,000 after buying an additional 5,590 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in shares of Rivian Automotive by 10.1% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 54,560 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock valued at $679,000 after buying an additional 4,998 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in shares of Rivian Automotive by 29.0% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 64,534 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $803,000 after acquiring an additional 14,497 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Rivian Automotive by 57.1% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 5,107 shares of the electric vehicle automaker’s stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 1,856 shares during the last quarter. 66.25% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Rivian Automotive

Here are the key news stories impacting Rivian Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rivian delivered a Q4 surprise: revenue and adjusted loss beat consensus and management issued a strong 2026 delivery outlook, triggering the rally. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management now expects a large jump in 2026 deliveries (guidance ~62k–67k units / ~53% growth year‑over‑year), driven by rollout of the more affordable R2 SUV — investors view this as a clear growth path. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Broker activity has turned constructive: notable upgrades/target increases (Deutsche Bank upgrade to Buy with $23 PT; Wedbush reiteration at $25) helped fuel buying interest. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarter details: adjusted loss per share (~$0.54–$0.66 depending on source) beat estimates and revenue was roughly $1.28–1.29B; software/services showed meaningful YoY growth and management highlighted product & software initiatives. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: R2 progress: early reviews and management commentary point to R2 deliveries beginning in Q2 and strong demand potential, but it’s still early in the ramp. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying profitability and revenue mix remain weak: automotive revenue fell sharply (reported ~45% decline in Q4 auto revenue), the company still posts negative net margins and negative ROE. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Cash burn and capex: Rivian flagged continued losses as it ramps production and may spend >$2.1B on capex for expansion; a recent settlement also pressures near‑term cash. Article Title Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Operational risks remain: some metrics (vehicle margins, free cash flow) showed weakness even with the beat — the company still expects losses as it scales, leaving execution risk on the table. Article Title

Rivian Automotive Company Profile

Rivian Automotive, Inc is an American automotive technology company specializing in the design, development and manufacture of electric vehicles. The company is best known for its all-electric R1 platform, which underpins the R1T pickup truck and R1S sport utility vehicle. In addition to consumer products, Rivian has secured a significant commercial contract to produce electric delivery vans for a leading e-commerce provider, underscoring its capability to serve both retail and fleet customers.

Founded in 2009 by engineer and entrepreneur Robert “RJ” Scaringe, Rivian has grown from a research-focused startup into a publicly traded corporation.