Rivian Q2 Beat with R2 ramp and VW/Uber financing; guidance raised
Jul 30, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT3 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Stronger-than-expected top-line and raised guidance, plus strategic financing, reduce near-term downside risk and may attract buyers ahead of the R2 ramp; profitability remains negative but liquidity and cadence improvements are meaningful catalysts.
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Rivian reported solid Q2 results with revenue of $1.66 billion, beating estimates, and EPS of -$0.63. The company began external deliveries of the R2 and secured financing from Volkswagen and Uber, supporting liquidity. Full-year deliveries guidance was raised to 65,000–70,000, signaling confidence in the R2 ramp despite ongoing EBITDA losses.
EPS -$0.63 vs -$0.74 est; R2 external deliveries began.
Cash $5.3B; VW financing $1.0B and Uber $0.25B expected.
Guidance raised: 65k–70k deliveries; EBITDA loss $(1.8–2.0)B.
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