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Rivian Automotive Inc. faced a notable decline in its stock price, reflecting investor concerns despite positive delivery figures.

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) fell 3.12% yesterday, closing at CA$14.30. This decline came despite the company reporting third-quarter delivery numbers that exceeded expectations.

Investor takeaway: Investors reacted negatively to Rivian's decision to maintain its full-year delivery guidance, which overshadowed its strong quarterly performance.

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Rivian Automotive Inc

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↓ $1.50 (-9.23%)
74 day period
$14.64$17.39$20.14Jun 17Aug 11Oct 1

Market cap

$21.63B

52W high

$22.69

52W low

$12.39

1W change

-3.47%

Beta

1.62

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 29 analysts covering RIVN · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast RIVN stock price to rise 30.8% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Hold

3.48 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$19.31

+30.8% Upside

Current Price

C$14.76

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (29 analysts)

Strong Buy 7
Buy 3
Hold 16
Sell 3
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on RIVN's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$7.74C$10.34C$12.94C$15.54C$18.14C$20.74TodayJun 17Aug 11Oct 1Nov 13Dec 27Feb 8

30-Day Vol

36.6%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

66.3%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$12.35

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$13.91C$12.26 – C$15.78
60 trading daysC$13.10C$10.96 – C$15.66
90 trading daysC$12.35C$9.92 – C$15.36

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Bull case

Rivian's ability to ramp up vehicle production and deliveries, especially with the launch of its new R2 SUV, positions the company for potential growth in the competitive EV market.

Bear case

The unchanged full-year delivery guidance raises concerns about Rivian's growth trajectory. This has led to skepticism among investors regarding its ability to meet market expectations.

Rivian's Strong Quarter Overshadowed

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Rivian reported manufacturing 19,751 vehicles and delivering 19,248 in the third quarter, marking a 46% increase year-over-year. However, the company's decision to keep its full-year delivery guidance unchanged at 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles disappointed investors, who were hoping for a more optimistic forecast.

Market Reaction and Future Outlook

The market's reaction to Rivian's unchanged guidance reflects a broader concern about the company's growth potential. With the stock trading 36.8% below its 52-week high, investors are left questioning whether Rivian can achieve its ambitious sales targets amid increasing competition in the EV sector.

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Published: October 5, 2026
Last Updated: October 5, 2026

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