Rivian Q2 2024 Earnings Beat Estimates, Raises Delivery Forecast
Rivian Automotive reported second‑quarter revenue of $1.66 billion, up 27 % year over year and above analysts’ average estimate of $1.51 billion. The company delivered 12,194 vehicles in the quarter, an increase from 10,661 a year earlier, and raised its full‑year delivery outlook to 65,000‑70,000 units, up from the prior 62,000‑67,000 range. Production at the Normal, Illinois plant rose to 12,613 vehicles, and capital spending was lowered to $1.7‑1.8 billion from $1.95‑$2.05 billion. Software and services revenue grew 37 % to $515 million, including $308 million from the joint venture with Volkswagen. CEO RJ Scaringe said the conversion rate of reservations to orders for the R2 Launch Edition was “meaningfully above” internal projections and expects the R2 to generate a positive automotive gross margin in the back half of the year. The R2 SUV began customer deliveries in June, with record demo drives and strong feedback. Despite the earnings beat, Rivian’s shares fell about 9.6 % after hours, reflecting investor concerns over cash burn and ongoing market challenges. The company also announced a partnership with Uber to develop up to 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis, targeting a launch in 2028.
Entities: R2 SUV · RJ Scaringe · Rivian Automotive · Uber · Uber Technologies Inc. · Volkswagen · Volkswagen AG
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- [● 11 SOURCES] Rivian delivered 12,194 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 10,661 a year earlier. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Rivian lowered its planned capital spending to $1.7‑1.8 billion, down from $1.95‑$2.05 billion. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Software and services revenue rose 37 % to $515 million, including $308 million from Rivian's joint venture with Volkswagen. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 12 SOURCES] CEO RJ Scaringe said the conversion rate of reservations to orders for the R2 Launch Edition was meaningfully above internal projections. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Rivian raised its full‑year delivery forecast to 65,000‑70,000 vehicles, up from 62,000‑67,000. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Rivian's second‑quarter revenue increased 27 % to $1.66 billion, beating analysts' average estimate of $1.51 billion. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Rivian expects to achieve a positive gross margin on the R2 vehicle in the back half of the year. (Rivian Q2 results)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Rivian increased production to 12,613 vehicles at its Normal, Illinois facility. (Rivian Q2 results)