Can the R2 Really Save Rivian Automotive?

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Key PointsIndustry titan Tesla is broadening its focus and deprioritizing EVs. Meanwhile, Rivian is preparing to launch its R2 lineup in 2026. Shares of the upstart EV maker are up nearly 69% year to date.10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) doesn't want to be known only for its electric vehicles. Elon Musk's company is shifting gears away from its car business and focusing more on AI-forward technologies, such …

Can the R2 Really Save Rivian Automotive?

Quick Read Rivian Automotive (RIVN) plans to launch the R2 midsize electric SUV in early 2026 at $45,000. The R2 targets a broader market than Rivian’s current lineup priced above $70,000. Rivian projects adjusted EBITDA losses of $2B to $2.25B for 2025. Analysts do not expect Rivian to reach profitability until at least 2032. U.S. battery-electric vehicle sales are projected to decline 2.1% in 2025. This marks the first year-over-year declin…

Rivian: Jim Cramer Warns EV Maker Needs to Raise Cash

CNBC‘s Jim Cramer said Rivian needs to raise capital, tempering enthusiasm days after shares reached their highest level in nearly two years. The company’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has rejected earlier this month suggestions that Rivian will exhaust its cash before scaling its R2 vehicle and reaching profitability. “We have a pretty clear line of sight” to turning the corner financially, Scaringe said after the company’s Autonomy Day event in…

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Hits a 52-Week High as Autonomy+ and R2 Momentum Builds — News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Matters Next (22.12.2025)

December 22, 2025 — Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is ending the year with a very different vibe than the one that dominated much of the post-IPO era: the stock is pushing to fresh highs, sentiment is swinging from “cash-burn problem” to “platform story,” and Wall Street is suddenly arguing about software subscriptions and AI chips instead of just vehicle deliveries. On Monday, Rivian shares touched a new 52-week high of $22.68, capping …

Analysts Are Betting Big on Rivian Stock Ahead of 2026. Should You Get In on RIVN Here Too?

Wedbush Securities sees Rivian stock pushing higher in 2026. Dan Ives explained his bullish view on RIVN shares in his recent note to clients.