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Rivian Automotive (DE:99U)
FRANKFURT:99U
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 12, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.54Last Year’s EPS
-0.35Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 21 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call communicated meaningful operational and product progress — including the company's first full year of positive gross profit, substantial per-unit improvements, strong Software & Services growth, a healthy cash balance and promising R2 and autonomy product milestones. However, material near-term challenges remain: the Automotive segment is still loss-making, substantial adjusted EBITDA losses are expected in 2026, R2 production will ramp slowly (single shift start with supply‑chain ramp dependency), working capital will be a cash outflow, and sizable 2026 capex and contingent JV funding introduce timing and execution risk. Overall, the update balances clear forward momentum and product/technology achievements against significant near-term financial and execution headwinds.Company Guidance
First Full Year of Positive Gross Profit
Rivian achieved greater than $1.3 billion improvement in full-year gross profit for 2025, marking the company's first full year of positive gross profit and demonstrating material improvement in unit economics.
Significant Per-Unit Improvements
Full year-over-year improvements included approximately $5,500 higher average sales price and roughly $9,500 reduction in automotive cost of goods sold (COGS) per unit driven by material cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
Q4 Revenue and Gross Margin
Consolidated Q4 2025 revenue was about $1.3 billion with consolidated gross profit of $120 million and a consolidated gross profit margin of 9%.
Automotive Production and Revenue
In Q4 2025 Rivian produced 10,974 vehicles and delivered 9,745 vehicles, generating $839 million of automotive revenue; automotive gross loss improved to negative $59 million in Q4, a $71 million sequential improvement from Q3.
Software & Services Strength
Software and Services posted Q4 revenue of $447 million and gross profit of $179 million (≈40% gross margin); approximately $273 million (about 60%) of S&S revenue came from the Volkswagen joint venture, and the company expects ~60% year‑over‑year growth in S&S with mid-30% margins going forward.
Cash and JV Funding
Rivian ended 2025 with approximately $6.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and expects an additional $2.0 billion of capital from Volkswagen in 2026 (including $1.0 billion contingent on successful winter testing and $1.0 billion nonrecourse debt expected in October).
R2 Product and Market Positioning
R2 launch edition: dual-motor AWD with >650 horsepower and >300 miles of range; management emphasizes R2 will address an underserved ~$50,000 midsize SUV segment and plans product/pricing details on March 12 — management called R2 an 'exceptional vehicle' and a potential game changer.
Autonomy & RAP1 Progress
Rivian showcased RAP1 chip and expanded 'universal hands-free' to >3.5 million miles of mapped roads; customer utilization of autonomy features has doubled since release and the company plans to deliver LiDAR, RAP1 chips and limited point-to-point functionality by year-end 2026.
Improving Adjusted EBITDA Trend
Q4 adjusted EBITDA loss of negative $465 million represented a $137 million improvement from Q3 2025, with adjusted EBITDA for the full year at the favorable end of guidance due to gross profit and cost management gains.
DE:99U Earnings History
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DE:99U Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | €12.20 | €14.90 | +22.13% |
Nov 04, 2025 | €10.70 | €13.44 | +25.61% |
Aug 05, 2025 | €10.50 | €10.16 | -3.24% |
May 06, 2025 | €12.00 | €11.32 | -5.67% |
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FAQ
When does Rivian Automotive (DE:99U) report earnings?
Rivian Automotive (DE:99U) is schdueled to report earning on May 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Rivian Automotive (DE:99U) earnings time?
Rivian Automotive (DE:99U) earnings time is at May 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Rivian Automotive stock?
The P/E ratio of Rivian Automotive is N/A.
What is DE:99U EPS forecast?
DE:99U EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.54.
