Is Rivian (RIVN) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on Rivian stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
Rivian is currently trading at $16. This price sits below its 200-day average of $16.2 and its 50-day average of $16.53. When a stock price stays below these averages, it often indicates a downward trend, suggesting that sellers are currently more active than buyers.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far or fallen too fast—is at 48.1. This neutral reading shows the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. With a P/E ratio of -9, the company is not yet generating positive earnings, which adds risk.
Should you buy Rivian stock?
Deciding to buy depends on your risk tolerance, but the current downward trend warrants extreme caution. Since the price is struggling to break above its recent ceiling of $17.99, it is wise to wait for clearer signs of stability.
Is RIVN a good stock for beginners?
Rivian is a highly volatile stock, meaning its price can swing significantly in short periods. For a beginner, the lack of positive earnings and the downward price trend make this a challenging asset to hold safely.
What's driving RIVN right now
The P/E ratio of -9 shows the company is currently operating without a profit.
The stock price of $16 remains below both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
The stock has established recent support, or a price floor, at $15.1.
The recent resistance, or price ceiling, sits at $17.99, which limits upward movement.
What Rivian actually does
Rivian Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells category-defining electric vehicles. It operates through two segments, Automotive, and Software and Services. The company offers consumer vehicles, including a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck under the R1T brand; and a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle under the R1S name. It also provides software and services, such as vehicle electrical architecture and software development, as well as Autonomy+, remarketing, vehicle repair and maintenance services, software subscriptions, vehicle accessories, financing, insurance, and other services. In addition, the company designs, develops, and manufactures the Rivian Adventure Network Direct Current fast chargers; and FleetOS, a proprietary, end-to-end centralized fleet management subscription platform. Further, it offers Rivian Commercial Van platform for Electric Delivery Van with collaboration with Amazon.com, Inc. Rivian Automotive, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Irvine, California.
Rivian by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on RIVN is Hold. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
Rivian's earnings history
Earnings per share for Rivian's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has risen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -3.07 |
| 2024-12-31 | -4.69 |
| 2023-12-31 | -5.74 |
| 2022-12-31 | -7.40 |
Who owns Rivian?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 37.1% of RIVN, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 10.97% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 158.36M | 10.97% | |
| 53.97M | 3.74% | |
| 43.21M | 2.99% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat Rivian insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for Rivian, 1 was a sale and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 5 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | AWARD / VEST | 1.2K | — | |
| 2026-07-20 | AWARD / VEST | 769 | — | |
| 2026-07-20 | AWARD / VEST | 1.2K | — |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading RIVN?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. 5 disclosures name RIVN — filed by 4 separate members and worth $19K–$110K combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 4 purchase-side, 1 sale-side, most recently on 2022-01-21.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-21 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2021-12-23 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2021-12-17 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
Names withheld — plus 2 more records not shown.
See which membersWith the price stuck below key averages and no current profit, investors should exercise significant caution before considering a position.
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Beginner questions about RIVN
Should I buy RIVN stock?+
With the stock trading below its 200-day average of $16.2 and showing a negative P/E ratio, it is best to be very careful.
Is RIVN a good long-term investment?+
Long-term success requires profitability, yet the company currently has a P/E ratio of -9.
Is RIVN a buy or a sell?+
The stock is in a downward trend, trading at $16, which is below its 50-day average of $16.53.
Is RIVN overvalued?+
Valuation is difficult when a company has a negative P/E ratio of -9, indicating it is not currently profitable.
Is RIVN a good stock for beginners?+
Beginners should note the high volatility seen in the 52-week range of $11.79 to $22.69.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold Rivian (RIVN) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-08-07 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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