Rivian Shares Slide to 297th in Trading Volume Amid $5B Georgia Expansion and Earnings Outlook

Rivian (RIVN) closed July 31 at $12.87, down 1.23% with a trading volume of $490 million, ranking 297th in the market. The stock’s decline outpaced broader indices, which saw losses of 0.37% for the S&P 500 and 0.74% for the Dow. The company announced plans to establish its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of a $5 billion investment in the state. The facility, opening in late 2025, will initially employ 100 workers and expand to 500 as it reaches full capacity. This move underscores Rivian’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the EV sector and aligning with Georgia’s growing EV manufacturing ecosystem.

Rivian is set to report earnings on August 5, with analysts projecting a loss of $0.65 per share, representing a 46.28% year-over-year improvement. Revenue is expected to reach $1.26 billion, a 9.04% increase from the prior-year quarter. For the full year, consensus estimates anticipate revenue of $5.23 billion and a loss of $2.45 per share, reflecting a 5.31% revenue growth and 39.36% improvement in losses compared to 2024. Analysts have revised earnings estimates upward by 0.49% over the past month, though the stock maintains a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), indicating cautious optimism about its near-term trajectory.

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