Rivian's R2 SUV Set for 2026 Launch, Stock Up 67% in 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Stock Recovery: Rivian's stock has surged 67% in 2025, reaching $19 on December 12 for the first time since January 2024, indicating market optimism for future growth despite a flat performance over the past three years.
- New Model Anticipation: The company plans to launch the R2 SUV in 2026 with a starting price of $45,000, aiming to penetrate the 'affordable' electric vehicle market, which could be pivotal for its recovery.
- Sales Challenges: Despite a 32% sales increase in Q3, the primary R1 models saw a 36% year-over-year decline in Q1 2025, highlighting intense market competition and demand uncertainty.
- Competitive Analysis: The R2 SUV will face competition from Toyota's bZ, Tesla's Model Y, and Honda's Prologue; if R2 can compete effectively, it may bolster Rivian's long-term investment appeal.
RIVN
$21.225+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on RIVN
Wall Street analysts forecast RIVN stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RIVN is 13.98 USD with a low forecast of 7.55 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
5 Buy
8 Hold
5 Sell
Hold
Current: 21.180
Low
7.55
Averages
13.98
High
25.00
Current: 21.180
Low
7.55
Averages
13.98
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.





