Rivian Faces Analyst Downgrades, Stock Drops Nearly 10%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 15 Jan 26
Source: Fool
Rivian Automotive's stock fell nearly 10% following a downgrade from a Wall Street analyst, with the price target set at $15 per share.
The downgrade reflects concerns about Rivian's future performance, as analysts believe the company's ambitious plans for the R2 SUV and autonomous driving technology may be overly optimistic. Despite a significant stock increase last year, the lack of near-term catalysts for AI technology has raised doubts about Rivian's ability to meet high market expectations.
Investors are advised to consider the long-term implications of 2026 for Rivian, as this year is crucial for the company's development and market performance.
Analyst Views on RIVN
Wall Street analysts forecast RIVN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RIVN is 17.78 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
18 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 15.750
Low
10.00
Averages
17.78
High
25.00
Current: 15.750
Low
10.00
Averages
17.78
High
25.00
About RIVN
Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an automotive manufacturer, which is engaged in developing and building category-defining electric vehicles (EVs) and accessories, as well as software and services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. The Company’s R1 platform consists of two vehicles: the R1T, a two-row five-passenger pickup truck, and the R1S, a three-row seven-passenger sport utility vehicle (SUV). In the commercial market, the Company offers a Rivian Commercial Vehicle (RCV) platform. The vehicle on this platform is the Electric Delivery Van (EDV), designed and engineered by Rivian in collaboration with Amazon. The Company also offers FleetOS, its proprietary, end-to-end centralized fleet management subscription platform. It also offers a variety of services, including vehicle repair and maintenance, financing, insurance, software subscriptions and FleetOS solutions. Its value-added services include vehicle electrical architecture and software development services, and more.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
