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Rivian (RIVN) is a company at a pivot point. After years of producing its premium R1 electric truck and SUV, it has just begun production of the R2, its first vehicle designed for a mass market. For investors, this is the moment the story changes. The stock has gained 25% over the past year but still trades about 23% below its 52-week high, reflecting both the promise and the peril of this transition. The practical question is whether this operational turning point makes RIVN stock a smart buy r

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Rivian delivered 12,194 electric vehicles in the second quarter, besting its guidance in what’s been a bruising year for EVs in the U.S., and sending its stock surging. The company had predicted deliveries of 9,000 to 11,000 for the quarter.

Rivian reports second-quarter deliveries of 12,194 vehicles. Wall Street was looking for about 11,000 vehicles.

The EV maker delivered 12,194 vehicles in the second quarter, topping its own forecast of 9,000 to 11,000 units

Rivian now expects to deliver between 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles in fiscal year 2026, up from its previous forecast of 62,000-67,000 deliveries during the year.

Shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) are up 11% in early trading Thursday to $19 and change, standing out as the clear leader among electric vehicle names on July 2. The move follows the company’s release of Q2 2026 production and delivery figures before the open, handing Rivian its first genuine company-specific catalyst in weeks. For ... Rivian Is Up 11% Today: Is It Outperforming Other EV Stocks Like Tesla and Lucid?

Investing.com -- Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares rose 5% Thursday following the company’s release of second quarter 2026 production and delivery figures and an upward revision to its full-year delivery guidance.

The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.

Deliveries exceed quarterly guidanceShares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) climbed 5% on Thursday after the electric vehicle manufacturer reported second-quarter production and delivery figures that surpassed its own expectations and prompted an increase to its full-year delivery outlook. During the quarter ended 30 June, Rivian produced 12,613 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, while customer deliveries reached 12,194 vehicles.

(Bloomberg) -- Rivian Automotive Inc. raised its full-year sales outlook in a promising sign as the maker of electric vehicles begins deliveries of its lower-cost SUV that’s seen as critical to the company’s future. Most Read from BloombergExxon to Change Name for First Time in Decades After RedomicileMeta Is Planning a Cloud Business to Sell AI Computing PowerKrafton Agrees to Pay ‘Subnautica 2’ Bonuses as Developer’s CEO ResignsUS Decides Against Renewing USMCA, Shifting to Rolling TalksSpaceX

The company now expects to ship a few thousand more vehicles by the end of 2026 than it previously expected, after launching its R2 SUV last month.

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The R2 will either make or break the underdog EV maker.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) both posted Q1 2026 results that beat Wall Street estimates, yet the businesses underneath are on opposite ends of the EV maturity curve. Tesla flexed margin expansion and AI ambition. Rivian leaned on partnerships and a fresh product launch to bridge to profitability. Comparing them now, with R2 ... Tesla’s Margin Expansion vs. Rivian’s R2 Bet: Two Paths to EV Dominance, One Winner

Rivian shares were up 1% at the time of writing as investors await second-quarter delivery numbers due on Thursday.

Black said he expects Tesla to deliver about 410,000 vehicles in the second quarter, which would be a 7% increase from a year earlier.

Rivian Automotive has begun first public deliveries of its R2 mid-size SUV to customers. The company plans to expand production to a new Georgia plant by 2028 to support R2 output. Rivian is broadening its technology ecosystem through partnerships with AT&T for 5G connectivity and ChargeScape for managed charging services. Rivian Automotive, traded as NasdaqGS:RIVN, is moving the R2 from concept into customers’ driveways, a key step as the company looks to turn its product roadmap into...

On 27 June 2026, Rivian Automotive, Inc. was added to several Russell growth indices, including the Russell 1000 Growth and Russell 3000 Growth benchmarks, expanding its presence across multiple index tiers. This broad index inclusion can meaningfully increase Rivian’s visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds, potentially deepening liquidity and embedding the stock more firmly in growth-focused portfolios. We’ll now examine how Rivian’s addition to multiple Russell...

The broader auto sector struggled as the EV boom cooled, with U.S. EV sales down 27% in Q1.

Rivian's Volkswagen alliance and Tesla's AI-powered ride-hailing platform highlight two sharply different approaches to electrifying the road ahead.

The company is spending billions to pivot from electric vehicles to robotics and autonomy, forcing investors to decide if the long-term vision is worth the near-term cost.

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Electric vehicle stocks are surging in midday trading on Monday as a broad tech rebound lifts high-beta names across the market. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is up 8% to $409.29, leading the group with a company-specific catalyst layered on top of the sector bounce. Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is climbing 7% to $16.67, while Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock ... Tesla Jumps 8%, Rivian and Lucid Rise 7% as EV Stocks Ride a Tech Rebound

Rivian, BYD, and Joby Aviation are still promising EV plays.

The JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study was just released. Deeply troubled, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) ranks last among all brands, a place usually occupied by Chrysler and Dodge. The rankings are based on overall new-vehicle quality, as measured by the total number of problems per 100 vehicles. The study covers answers about the first ... Rivian Posts Worst Scores On Quality Study (Maybe)

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British motoring journalist James May picked Rivian Automotive Inc.’s R1T over Tesla Inc.’s Cybertruck, saying he would choose the Rivian if forced to decide between the two electric pickups. May Praises Rivian’s Interior And Design May, best known for "Top...