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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 31
Rivian Shares Sink 9.57% to $15.22 as $1.66 Billion Q2 Beat Fails to Ease R2 Doubts
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 31

Rivian Shares Sink 9.57% to $15.22 as $1.66 Billion Q2 Beat Fails to Ease R2 Doubts

3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 31

Summary

  • Rivian fell 9.57% to $15.22 even after reporting Q2 revenue of $1.66 billion, above the $1.51 billion analysts expected.
  • 53.9 million shares changed hands—about 52% above Rivian's three-month average—as investors focused on rising component costs, profitability pressure and whether the lower-priced R2 can draw enough buyers.
  • Rivian had already lifted 2026 delivery guidance to 65,000-70,000 vehicles from 62,000-67,000 as it started R2 production, and CEO R.J. Scaringe cited record demo drives as external deliveries began.
  • The selloff left Rivian down 85% from its 2021 IPO, showing investors still want clearer proof that R2 demand can scale into sustainable profits.

Insights

Despite a massive revenue beat and Volkswagen's billions, why are investors fleeing Rivian's stock at record speeds?
With heavy incentives driving sales and margins deeply negative, is Rivian's delivery growth actually accelerating its financial ruin?