Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) Stock Analysis - DCF Valuation & AI Disruption Risk

RIVN — Q2 2026 (reported July 30): revenue rose 27% to $1.658B with a record gross profit of $179M as R2 deliveries began contributing, and the net loss narrowed by $278M YoY to $837M (-$0.63/share) — management reconfirmed full-year delivery guidance of 65,000-70,000 vehicles.

Quantitative model rating — not individualized investment advice.

RIVN Price Target & Rating

RIVN's quantitative grade is N/A, with elevated downside risk (CVaR -31.5%), and quality metrics (net margin -55%, ROE -58%). Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) trades at $16.00 with a N/A composite rating: net margins of -55.0%, beta 1.61 (highly aggressive risk profile).

  • Valuation: N/A grade
  • Risk: CVaR -31.5% (95th percentile, 1-month) indicates moderate tail exposure; beta of 1.61 amplifies broad market moves in both directions
  • Strengths: -55% net margin, -58% ROE dominate the factor profile
  • Catalyst: R2 delivery ramp pace toward the reconfirmed 65,000-70,000 FY2026 target; Standard trim ($44,990) availability timing; Uber robotaxi deployment timeline.
  • Bear catalyst: Close below $12 (R2 launch delays or cash burn increasing vs expectations)
RIVN — Quantitative Snapshot August 2026
RatingN/A
Price$16.00
Why N/AQuantitative factor profile is mixed — see full analysis below
Main riskElevated tail risk — CVaR -31.5% on a one-month horizon
Tail riskCVaR -31.5% over one month at the 95th percentile
Best useCore large-cap Consumer Cyclical holding — not a source of diversified sector exposure
Next watchEarnings surprise deceleration trend — monitor next quarter delivery closely

RIVN's composite five-factor score is 2.4/5, led by Value (3.0/5) and weakest on Quality (1.0/5).

RIVN Quantitative Factor Radar Chart Pentagon radar chart showing RIVN factor scores: Value 3.0, Quality 1.0, Momentum 3.0, Volatility 2.0, Size 3.0 — each scored on a 1 to 5 scale. VALUE 3.0 QUALITY 1.0 MOMENTUM 3.0 VOLATILITY 2.0 SIZE 3.0
RIVN five-factor radar — Value 3.0, Quality 1.0, Momentum 3.0, Volatility 2.0, Size 3.0 (out of 5).
Value
3.0 / 5
Quality
1.0 / 5
Momentum
3.0 / 5
Volatility
2.0 / 5
Size
3.0 / 5
RIVN Five-Factor Quantitative Scores
FactorScore
Value3.0 / 5
Quality1.0 / 5
Momentum3.0 / 5
Volatility2.0 / 5
Size3.0 / 5
AI Disruption Risk: Elevated

Rivian's durability is primarily a cash-runway and execution story, with its ADAS/autonomy roadmap (an in-house RAP1 autonomy chip now in final production testing) a genuine but secondary asset layered on top of persistent losses. Q2 2026 revenue rose 27% YoY to $1.658 billion on 12,194 deliveries, but the automotive segment still posted a $(36) million gross loss, consolidated adjusted EBITDA loss was $(379) million, and free cash flow was $(849) million for the quarter alone. Software and services -- including the Volkswagen joint venture, which supplied 60% of that segment's $515 million revenue -- is the one genuinely high-margin, AI/software-adjacent line (42% gross margin), suggesting Rivian's most durable near-term value driver may be licensing its EV software stack rather than vehicle manufacturing itself. Liquidity is adequate but externally dependent: $5.31 billion cash plus a $1.3 billion July equity raise brings pro forma liquidity to $7.16 billion. The trigger to watch is whether R2 hits its promised gross-profit-positive milestone by year-end 2026 -- a miss, combined with reliance on external capital partners, would be a bigger threat than any AI-driven competitive disruption.

RIVN Key Metrics — Rivian Automotive Inc. 2026
MetricValue
Current Price$16.00
Forward P/E-9.0x
P/S Ratio3.9
EV/EBITDA-8.6
Beta1.61
Net Margin-55.0%
ROE-57.5%
Debt/Equity104.4%
CVaR (95%, 1M)-31.5%
Market Cap$23.2B
1-Month CVaR Methodology
  • Lookback: most recent 1 year of daily prices.
  • Return input: daily log returns on dividend/split-adjusted close prices.
  • Horizon construction: rolling, overlapping 21-trading-day (~1 calendar month) sums of daily log returns.
  • Confidence level: 95% (worst 5% of the resulting rolling-month observations).
  • Quantile convention: floor-based cutoff — the worst floor(N × 0.05) rolling-month observations (minimum 1), not a rounded or interpolated percentile.
  • CVaR: arithmetic mean of that worst-5% tail, expressed as a percentage.
  • Corporate actions: reflected via adjusted-close pricing (dividends and splits are accounted for).
1M CVaR-95 by lookback window
Method1M CVaR-95
Trailing 1-year historical-31.5%
Trailing 3-year historical-36.3%
Trailing 5-year historical-47.4%
Historical Simulation · Daily Log Returns
RIVN — Daily Return Distribution
Rivian Automotive Inc.  ·  250 trading days  ·  CVaR illustrated on real data
Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 Daily log returns
95%
-6.67%
1-Day VaR · 95%
95th-percentile loss threshold
-9.11%
1-Day CVaR · 95%
Avg loss in tail
13
Days in tail
of 250 sessions
250
Daily returns
Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
ℹ️
Risk Framework · A.L. Capital Advisory
CVaR & Tail-Risk Methodology
Why variance understates downside risk in non-normal distributions — and how CVaR corrects that blind spot
Analyst View
Anton Ladnyi, CFA · A.L. Capital Advisory Updated 2026-08-08

RIVN — Q2 2026 (reported July 30): revenue rose 27% to $1.658B with a record gross profit of $179M as R2 deliveries began contributing, and the net loss narrowed by $278M YoY to $837M (-$0.63/share) — management reconfirmed full-year delivery guidance of 65,000-70,000 vehicles.

↑ Bull Case
  • Q2 2026 actual: revenue grew 27% to $1.658B with a record quarterly gross profit of $179M as R2 began contributing; net loss narrowed by $278M YoY to $837M — the clearest sign yet that R2's gross-margin-positive trims are moving the overall business in the right direction.
  • Q1 2026 revenue $1.38B (+11%); adj EPS -$0.33 vs -$0.63 (+47.6% beat) — loss narrowing
  • R2 SUV employee deliveries started; public launch June 9 2026 — major catalyst
  • Amazon EDV (electric delivery van) contract for 100K vehicles provides revenue floor
  • Volkswagen JV $5.8B investment validates technology; shared platform reduces R&D cost
  • Normal, IL plant achieving 50K+ annual capacity; unit cost improving each quarter
  • R2 SUV deliveries commence June 9 (catalyst executing): Performance Launch Edition $57,990 — 330 miles EPA range, 3.6s 0-60, dual-motor AWD, 656hp, lifetime Autonomy+ included; Normal plant capacity upgrade 150K → 215K/year; Redwood Materials battery second-life partnership (10 MWh on-site); BNP estimates ~22K R2 deliveries in 2026
  • R2 public customer deliveries began June 9; every R2 trim ($44,990-$57,990) will be gross-margin positive; AT&T announced exclusive 5G connectivity partner for R2 (first vehicle with GSMA SGP.32 eSIM), adding recurring-revenue connectivity layer; Needham reiterated Buy/$23 PT citing R2 underpinning long-term view.
↓ Bear Case
  • The car business as a whole still lost money despite the record gross profit — R2's positive unit economics haven't yet been enough to offset R1-era fixed costs and R&D spend at the consolidated level.
  • Still burning $1B+/quarter; R2 launch must succeed to extend cash runway
  • Tariff uncertainty on imported components raises COGS and pricing complexity
  • Ford F-150 Lightning, GM Silverado EV competing in R1T truck segment
  • Consumer EV adoption slower than anticipated; reservation cancellations a risk
  • VW JV terms dilutive; technology licensing may limit long-term revenue potential
  • NHTSA opened investigation into rear toe link defects affecting 114,000+ vehicles — potential recall risk and remediation costs at a critical cash runway juncture
  • Rivian formally abandoned 2027 adjusted EBITDA positive target (March 19 SEC filing), citing accelerated autonomy/R&D spend tied to Uber robotaxi partnership; full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss guided -$1.8B to -$2.1B with no replacement profitability target — credibility setback.
  • R2 launch-day sell-the-news: stock fell -7.87% on June 9 despite 10 straight days of pre-launch gains; only highest-priced Performance trim ($57,990) immediately available — Standard ($44,990) and Premium trims push into 2027, skewing near-term deliveries to least-volume configuration.
Catalyst: R2 deliveries reaching 5,000+/month by Q4 2026; gross margin turning positive; R2 waitlist data confirming >100K reservations; Q3 production ramp above BNP est 7K
Model downgrade conditions: Close below $12 (R2 launch delays or cash burn increasing vs expectations)
The rating on RIVN is driven by a factor profile that is genuinely mixed — there is no clean narrative here, which is itself a signal worth taking seriously. The tail risk is the thing. A CVaR of -31.5% is not a number to dismiss — it means in bad months this position can move severely, and that has to be reflected in how much you size it, not just whether you own it at all. The scenario that changes my read is a genuine valuation reset — not a small pullback, but a re-rating that reflects the actual risk profile. Until that happens, the risk/reward is not there.
— Anton Ladnyi, CFA
RIVN Earnings History — EPS Surprise Rate 2026
QuarterEPS Est. (consensus)EPS Actual (adjusted, consensus basis)Surprise
Q2 2026$-0.78$-0.63+18.9%
Q1 2026$-0.72$-0.33+53.9%
Q4 2025$-0.79$-0.66+16.6%
Q3 2025$-0.86$-0.96-11.1%

RIVN has beaten consensus EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 reported quarters (75%).

$-0.81$-0.72$-0.63$-0.54 -11.1%+16.6%+53.9%+18.9% Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26 BEAT RATE3/4 ESTIMATEBEATMISS EPS ACTUAL vs ESTIMATE · RIVN
RIVN quarterly EPS — estimate vs. actual, 4 most recent reported quarters, 75% beat rate.
RIVN Forward EPS Consensus Estimates 2026
QuarterEPS Est.YoY EPSAnalysts
Q3 2026$-0.73+24.0%11
Q4 2026$-0.66-0.4%12
Q1 2027~$-0.54-63.6%15
Q2 2027~$-0.54+14.3%15
~ Estimated from annual consensus — not a direct analyst survey

Wall Street's next-quarter consensus EPS estimate for RIVN is $-0.73.

$-0.79$-0.78$-0.77$-0.76$-0.75$-0.74 +24%-0%-64%+14% Q3 2026Q4 2026Q1 2027Q2 2027 ESTIMATE TRENDMODEL-IMPLIED ACCELERATING CONSENSUS EPSANALYST RANGEBased on 11–15 analyst estimates per quarter — dashed bars are model-allocated from annual consensus, not direct quarterly surveys EPS FORWARD ESTIMATES · RIVN
RIVN consensus EPS estimates, next quarter $-0.73, 4 quarters shown.
RIVN Peer Valuation Comparison 2026
TickerP/E (TTM)Fwd P/EBeta1M CVaR-95Net Margin
RIVN-9.0x1.61-31.5%-55.0%
TSLA293.4x148.1x1.83-23.9%3.7%
NIO27.2x0.93-32.3%-9.1%
F7.3x1.85-20.0%-3.9%
AMZN21.9x26.6x1.45-16.8%17.4%
Revenue growth × exit multiple (editorial, not mechanically reproducible from disclosed inputs) · hover each scenario for detail · current price $16.00
BEAR$7BASE$20BULL$42 $16 ANALYST SCENARIO RANGE · RIVN
Bear Case
$7
-56.2%
Implied NTM P/E: — (target ÷ next-4Q consensus EPS — distinct from the exit multiple below, which is applied to a later-year EPS estimate)
20% revenue CAGR · 1.2x EV/Sales exit multiple
Base Case
$20
+25.0%
Implied NTM P/E: — (target ÷ next-4Q consensus EPS — distinct from the exit multiple below, which is applied to a later-year EPS estimate)
45% revenue CAGR · 2.0x EV/Sales exit multiple
Bull Case
$42
+162.5%
Implied NTM P/E: — (target ÷ next-4Q consensus EPS — distinct from the exit multiple below, which is applied to a later-year EPS estimate)
70% revenue CAGR · 3.2x EV/Sales exit multiple

0 of 10 peer pairs correlated above 0.60, indicating meaningful historical diversification across the selected names, although all remain exposed to common equity, sector and macro factors.

Pairwise Correlation Matrix — RIVN vs TSLA vs F vs NIO vs AMZN 5×5 pairwise correlation matrix showing co-movement between RIVN, TSLA, F, NIO, AMZN over a trailing 12-month window. RIVN TSLA F NIO AMZN RIVN TSLA F NIO AMZN 1.00 0.38 0.26 0.21 0.10 0.38 1.00 0.26 0.24 0.37 0.26 0.26 1.00 0.13 0.17 0.21 0.24 0.13 1.00 0.19 0.10 0.37 0.17 0.19 1.00
RIVN pairwise correlation heatmap across 5 peers — 0 of 10 pairs above 0.60.
0 of 10 peer pairs correlated above 0.60, indicating meaningful historical diversification across the selected names, although all remain exposed to common equity, sector and macro factors.
Extended Analysis — Buy, Hold or Sell? Risk Factors. Portfolio Fit.

Is RIVN a buy, hold, or sell?

RIVN carries a quantitative grade of N/A.

The company has beaten estimates in 75% of the last 4 reported quarters. The most recent quarter delivered an 18.9% earnings surprise. Analyst estimate revisions are trending downward.

What are RIVN's key risk factors?

With a beta of 1.61, RIVN exhibits a highly aggressive risk profile relative to the broad market. The 95th-percentile CVaR of -31.5% on a one-month horizon should inform position sizing directly: at a 10% portfolio weight, this standalone tail outcome corresponds to approximately 3.1% of portfolio value before accounting for correlations with other holdings — not a marginal portfolio CVaR contribution, which depends on the full covariance structure. Net margins of -55.0% fall below the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 10%, suggesting margin pressure. Leverage is moderate with debt-to-equity at 104%.

At 0.50, the put/call ratio skews bullish, with call buyers dominating recent flow. Implied and realized volatility are roughly aligned at 53.1% and 55.5% respectively. Insider transactions show net buying of $981.8M over the disclosed transactions from 2024-08-16 to 2026-07-20, a signal often associated with management confidence. Short interest of 12.4% of float is elevated, reflecting meaningful bearish positioning.

How does RIVN fit in a diversified portfolio?

At typical HENRY portfolio weights — 10–20% of the equity allocation — RIVN carries a beta of 1.61, meaning it amplifies broad market moves proportionally. The appropriate weight is not a function of conviction alone, but of the full covariance structure across all holdings. See the Ledoit-Wolf covariance framework for the methodology behind these calculations.

Among closely correlated names, RIVN shows the strongest co-movement with TSLA (0.38), F (0.26), NIO (0.21). Investors seeking diversification should note these correlation dynamics when constructing multi-asset portfolios.

True portfolio risk is a function of the full covariance structure across all holdings — not individual stock metrics. The Portfolio Health Check quantifies this at the portfolio level: it surfaces hidden concentration, marginal CVaR contributions, and the degree to which your overall allocation deviates from an optimal risk-adjusted mandate. The RIVN analysis here is a single node in that larger structure.

What is RIVN's AI-Era Durability & Disruption Risk Score?

Rivian's durability is primarily a cash-runway and execution story, with its ADAS/autonomy roadmap (an in-house RAP1 autonomy chip now in final production testing) a genuine but secondary asset layered on top of persistent losses. Q2 2026 revenue rose 27% YoY to $1.658 billion on 12,194 deliveries, but the automotive segment still posted a $(36) million gross loss, consolidated adjusted EBITDA loss was $(379) million, and free cash flow was $(849) million for the quarter alone. Software and services -- including the Volkswagen joint venture, which supplied 60% of that segment's $515 million revenue -- is the one genuinely high-margin, AI/software-adjacent line (42% gross margin), suggesting Rivian's most durable near-term value driver may be licensing its EV software stack rather than vehicle manufacturing itself. Liquidity is adequate but externally dependent: $5.31 billion cash plus a $1.3 billion July equity raise brings pro forma liquidity to $7.16 billion. The trigger to watch is whether R2 hits its promised gross-profit-positive milestone by year-end 2026 -- a miss, combined with reliance on external capital partners, would be a bigger threat than any AI-driven competitive disruption.

Is RIVN a buy or sell in 2026?

Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) carries a N/A quantitative rating from A.L. Capital Advisory, set by Discounted Cash Flow margin-of-safety band with no analyst-conviction overlay applied. Five-factor model scoring (Value, Quality, Momentum, Volatility, Size) and CVaR tail risk measurement are shown separately on the page. Current price: $16.00. Composite factor score: 2.4/5. Strongest factor: Value (3.0/5). Weakest factor: Quality (1.0/5). Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: Rating Methodology (this page) →

What is the average analyst target price for RIVN?

Wall Street consensus target for RIVN: $19.23 (+20.2% upside from the current price of $16.00). The analyst target range spans $13.00 (most bearish) to $25.00 (most bullish). Consensus recommendation: Hold. Note that analyst price targets typically reflect a 12-month forward horizon and are derived from a blend of DCF, comparable-company, and sum-of-the-parts analysis. A.L. Capital Advisory's N/A composite rating is calculated from the blended margin-of-safety grade, applicable automatic fundamental penalties, and a disclosed qualitative analyst-conviction overlay — not from five-factor scores or CVaR, which are supporting diagnostics shown elsewhere on this page. The displayed blended fair value combines the standalone DCF output with Street consensus for well-covered names (see the DCF Assumptions box for the exact blend weight), so it does not track Street consensus mechanically, but it is not fully independent of it either. When the composite rating and the Street consensus recommendation diverge, the divergence itself is informative: it can reflect differences in time horizon, valuation methodology, or the degree to which the current price already discounts the consensus case. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: Data & Sources (this page) →

How does RIVN score on Value, Quality, Momentum, Volatility, and Size?

RIVN five-factor scores (A.L. Capital Advisory, 1–5 scale): Value 3.0/5 (neutral) — measures the trailing P/E multiple versus the sector median (not the DCF or blended fair-value range, which are separate metrics on this page); Quality 1.0/5 (weak) — captures profitability metrics including return on equity (ROE: -57.5%) and net margin (-55.0%) — sustained above-peer ROE and margins are the model's proxy for economic moat and pricing power; Momentum 3.0/5 (neutral) — reflects recent price trajectory and earnings surprise consistency; Volatility 2.0/5 (below average) — inverse measure derived from beta, where lower historical volatility earns a higher score; Size 3.0/5 (neutral) — market capitalisation rank (mega-cap $1T+ scores 5/5). Composite: 2.4/5. Factor scores above 4.0 signal a tailwind in that dimension; below 2.0 signals a material headwind. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory.

What is RIVN's tail risk and CVaR?

The 95th-percentile Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR) for RIVN on a one-month horizon is -31.5%. CVaR represents the expected average loss in the worst 5% of monthly outcomes — a more conservative tail risk measure than standard VaR, which only marks the loss threshold. Beta of 1.61 indicates above-market systematic sensitivity with amplified drawdown exposure — beta measures historical sensitivity to market moves, not total volatility. For reference, a diversified S&P 500 ETF carries a one-month CVaR of roughly -8% to -12% in normal market conditions; individual equity CVaR is higher due to idiosyncratic risk. At the portfolio level, what matters is the marginal CVaR contribution of each holding — not its standalone figure. The A.L. Capital Advisory Portfolio Health Check quantifies each position's marginal tail-risk contribution across your entire holdings. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: CVaR & Tail-Risk Methodology →

What would trigger a rating upgrade or downgrade for RIVN?

Upgrade trigger: Upgrade to Strong Buy on accelerating earnings momentum, improving factor scores, and a wider margin of safety. Downgrade trigger: Continued earnings misses or deteriorating balance sheet quality reducing the Quality factor score below 2.0/5. These triggers are reassessed each time the underlying fundamentals, price, or earnings data refresh — the current N/A rating is not held on a fixed review calendar. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: Rating Methodology (this page) →

Does RIVN consistently beat earnings estimates?

RIVN has beaten consensus EPS estimates in 3 of the 4 most recently reported quarters (75%) — indicating consistent delivery across the latest 4 reported quarters. The most recent reported quarter beat consensus by 18.9%. Sustained above-consensus delivery supports both the Momentum and Quality factor scores and provides a tailwind to the current rating. Across the 4 most recently reported quarters with valid consensus data, a beat rate above 70% signals consistent execution in this model, while a rate below 50% typically corresponds to a Momentum factor score of 3.0/5 or below. Earnings surprise magnitude and direction are incorporated into the Momentum and Quality dimensions of the five-factor scoring model. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: Earnings History (this page) →

How does RIVN contribute to portfolio risk and diversification?

RIVN carries a beta of 1.61 (high-volatility / growth-sensitive relative to the broad equity market). A beta above 1.0 means the position amplifies market moves in both directions at a typical portfolio weight. Strongest peer co-movement: TSLA (0.38), F (0.26), NIO (0.21). Holding RIVN alongside these names in the same portfolio increases concentration risk. True portfolio risk is a function of the full covariance structure — a single stock's beta does not reveal its marginal contribution to portfolio tail loss. The A.L. Capital Advisory Portfolio Health Check quantifies concentration risk (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index), pairwise correlations, and marginal CVaR contribution across all your holdings. If a single position such as this one makes up an outsized share of your net worth — employer stock, RSUs, or concentrated equity compensation — a Strategic Session builds the sequencing plan and the written allocation that follows from it. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: Ledoit-Wolf Covariance Framework →

What quantitative methodology does A.L. Capital Advisory use to analyse RIVN?

A.L. Capital Advisory analyses Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) using a four-part quantitative research framework grounded in CFA Institute standards (not all four parts feed the composite rating formula directly — see below). (1) DCF Valuation: a two-stage earnings-based DCF that projects EPS (not free cash flow) under bear and bull assumptions, discounts at the CAPM cost of equity (the applicable rate for an equity-level metric like EPS, not a debt-weighted WACC) to produce an intrinsic value range with margin-of-safety calculation. (2) Five-Factor Scoring: each equity is scored 1–5 on Value, Quality, Momentum, Volatility, and Size. (3) CVaR Tail Risk: 95th-percentile Conditional Value at Risk from historical simulation of daily returns on a one-month horizon. (4) Earnings Surprise Analysis: quarterly beat rate and magnitude, shown for context alongside the factor scores. The current N/A composite rating for RIVN is calculated separately from this broader framework: it consists of a N/A quantitative grade, any automatic fundamental penalty, and a disclosed qualitative analyst-conviction overlay — see this page's Rating Methodology section for the exact formula. Five-factor scoring, CVaR and earnings surprise analysis below are supporting research diagnostics shown separately on this page; they are not direct numerical inputs into this specific composite-rating calculation. Analysis by Anton Ladnyi, CFA (ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-J.P. Morgan) · A.L. Capital Advisory. Full methodology: DCF Valuation Framework →  ·  CVaR & Tail-Risk Methodology →

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Anton Ladnyi — Founder & Portfolio Architect, A.L. Capital Advisory, ex-Goldman Sachs, CFA
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Founder & Portfolio Architect — A.L. Capital Advisory
Ex-Goldman Sachs Equity Research · Ex-J.P. Morgan Wealth Management · CFA Charterholder
Data & Sources
RIVN data sources and as-of dates
MetricSourceObservation basis
[1] Company financials & management guidanceSEC EDGAR filings (all forms — 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K earnings releases) →Most recent reported quarter: 2026-06-30
[2] Market priceYahoo Finance quote →2026-08-08T11:52:35+00:00 (UTC) · Market closed (weekend)
[3] Consensus EPS & analyst price targetsYahoo Finance analyst estimates →Retrieved 2026-08-08T11:52:35+00:00 (UTC); see per-quarter analyst counts in Earnings Forecast; individual target ages/dates are not disclosed by the data provider
[4] Insider transactionsYahoo Finance insider transactions →Disclosed transaction dates shown inline where cited (SEC Form 4 basis)
[5] Short interestYahoo Finance key statistics →Most recent exchange settlement date on file with the data provider (exact settlement date not exposed by the provider's API; retrieved 2026-08-08T11:52:35+00:00 UTC)
[6] DCF valuation, five-factor model & composite ratingA.L. Capital Advisory proprietary model →Calculated 2026-08-08T11:52:35+00:00 (UTC); see Rating Methodology above for the exact formula
Legal Disclaimer & Important Notices

This analysis is produced using a systematic quantitative framework applied to market data and does not constitute investment advice. Prose commentary is AI-assisted and generated from structured quantitative inputs. All data and metrics are as of 2026-08-08 and are point-in-time estimates subject to revision without notice. CVaR figures are based on historical simulation and do not guarantee future outcomes. DCF ranges and upgrade/downgrade triggers are forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and may not materialise. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This analysis does not account for individual circumstances, tax position, or investment objectives — consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. This content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute regulated investment advice under MiFID II or FCA guidelines. This content is not intended for US persons or residents of jurisdictions where its distribution would be contrary to local law or regulation. This service is not directed at residents of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, or Poland. The author may hold long or short positions in securities mentioned in this analysis. Nothing on this page represents a solicitation to buy or sell any security. A.L. Capital Advisory is an independent private advisory practice and is not affiliated with Rivian Automotive Inc.

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