Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Trading at $16.95 with $1B VW Investment

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) shares traded at $16.95 as of June 1. In Q1 2026, the company reported a loss of $0.33 per share compared to expectations of $0.60, achieving a 20% year-over-year growth in deliveries. Rivian received a $1 billion investment from Volkswagen and secured a 50,000-vehicle autonomous mobility agreement with Uber. The positive sentiment surrounding RIVN stems from its upcoming R2 vehicle launch and expanding software segment, which generated $181 million in gross profit during the quarter.