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Rivian reports $1.16 bn revenue, $1.46 bn loss in Q2 2024

...reaffirms 2024 production forecast

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
August 6, 2024
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Rivian Automotive has reaffirmed its production forecast for 2024, despite reporting higher-than-expected losses in the second quarter. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer revealed a net loss of $1.46 billion, surpassing last year’s $1.2 billion loss, leading to a more than 5% drop in its share price during volatile after-hours trading.

Rivian’s revenue for the quarter, ending June 30, reached $1.16 billion, slightly above analysts’ projections of $1.14 billion. CEO RJ Scaringe attributed part of this revenue beat to the company’s efforts to clear inventory through new lease offers aimed at boosting sales. “The challenge, of course, then is that in Q3 the inventory is depleted. So, we’re rebuilding our inventory base. We expect deliveries in Q3 to be slightly below that in Q2,” Scaringe said.

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Despite the optimistic revenue figures, Rivian’s losses per vehicle delivered were deeper than anticipated. The company’s loss amounted to 39% of a vehicle’s sales price, significantly higher than the estimated 34% loss. This financial strain shows the ongoing challenge for EV startups like Rivian, which continues to lose thousands of dollars per vehicle amid high production costs and intense market competition.

Rivian paused production for three weeks in Q2 to upgrade its assembly lines, a move expected to enhance efficiency and contribute to its first profitable margin by year-end. “Cost reductions from the factory retooling will be realised largely in the second half of the year,” Scaringe noted.

The company also reported a decline in its order backlog as deliveries increased and some customers cancelled reservations. As of June 30, Rivian’s cash and cash equivalents stood at $5.76 billion, down from $7.86 billion at the end of 2023. However, a recent $5 billion investment from Volkswagen Group, aimed at a joint venture to share expertise in EV architecture and software development, is expected to bolster Rivian’s financial stability until it launches its new R2 mid-size SUVs.

Amidst these developments, the broader EV market remains fiercely competitive, with Rivian and other startups like Lucid Motors facing the dual challenge of scaling production while competing against established automakers such as Tesla, Ford, and General Motors.

As Rivian navigates these financial hurdles, its focus remains on long-term growth and efficiency improvements to drive profitability in the increasingly crowded EV sector.

Read more on The secrecy behind Rivian, Volkswagen’s $5bn deal

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