Rivian Automotive Stock Surged 40%, Here’s Why
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) surged 37%, fueled by a sharp revenue boost and a soaring valuation multiple. Behind the jump: beats on Q3 deliveries and earnings, a confident 2025 outlook, fresh production updates, and strategic CEO compensation moves. Let’s unpack what really sparked this rally.
| 8122025 | 11102025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 12.0 | 16.4 | 37.1% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5,151.0 | 5,835.0 | 13.3% |
| P/S Multiple | 2.7 | 3.4 | 27.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 1,155.0 | 1,220.0 | -5.6% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 36.7% |
So what is happening here? The stock rose 37%, driven by a 13% boost in revenue and a 28% jump in valuation multiple. Now, let’s dive into the events behind these impressive shifts.
Before we get into details of events that led to stock surge, here is what market wisdom says: A single stock can be risky, but there is a huge value to a broader, diversified approach we take with the Trefis High Quality Portfolio. We go beyond just equities. Is a portfolio of 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% crypto in addition to equities and bonds likely to return more during the next 1-3 years, and protect you better if markets crash 20%? We have crunched the numbers.
Here Is Why Rivian Automotive Stock Moved
- Q3 Deliveries Beat: Rivian delivered 13,201 vehicles in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations and in line with guidance.
- Q3 Earnings Beat: Q3 2025 EPS of -$0.70 beat consensus of -$0.72; revenue of $1.56B also topped estimates.
- 2025 Guidance Narrowed: Rivian narrowed its 2025 delivery guidance to 41,500-43,500 vehicles, signaling tightening outlook.
- R2 Production Update: R2 launch is on track for H1 2026, with details on a Launch Edition and bidirectional charging.
- CEO Comp Plan Announced: CEO Scaringe received a new compensation package tied to share price and financial performance targets.
Our Current Assesment Of RIVN Stock
Opinion: We currently find RIVN stock fairly priced. Why so? Have a look at the full story. Read Buy or Sell RIVN Stock to see what drives our current opinion.
Risk: A solid way to gauge risk is to check how much Rivian fell in past market shocks. During the inflation shock, it took a steep 93% plunge from peak to bottom. That’s a bigger hit than many other stocks faced in recent crises. Even with all the positive outlook and growth potential, the risk of deep declines is real. When the market turns sour, Rivian hasn’t been immune to serious drops. It’s a reminder that volatility can hit hard, regardless of the fundamentals.
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