Rivian Shares Slide 2 1% as $830M Volume Surges to 112th Rank Amid Earnings Woes and Cost Hikes

On August 5, 2025, Rivian Automotive (RIVN) closed with a 2.10% decline, trading on a daily volume of $830 million—a 45.63% increase from the prior day—ranking 112th in market activity. The stock’s performance reflected broader investor concerns over the company’s financial outlook following its Q2 earnings report.

Rivian’s quarterly loss exceeded expectations, driven by rising production costs linked to China’s restrictions on heavy rare earth metal exports, critical for EV motor components. The company revised its 2025 adjusted core loss forecast to $2 billion–$2.25 billion, up from $1.7 billion–$1.9 billion, citing declining revenue from regulatory credit sales. Reduced demand for U.S. emissions credits, following policy changes under the Trump administration, further strained profitability. Rivian also temporarily halted production in Q2 and plans additional shutdowns in late 2025 to retool for its upcoming R2 SUV launch.

Vehicle deliveries fell 22% year-over-year to 10,661 units in Q2 as production was curtailed to align with the 2026 model transition. Despite revenue of $1.3 billion—slightly above estimates—cash reserves grew modestly to $4.81 billion. The expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit at year-end has added urgency to pre-September sales, though analysts caution fourth-quarter demand may soften without the incentive.

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