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Mar 31

Rivian Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Rivian reported a net loss but achieved positive gross profit for the second consecutive quarter.

Key Takeaways

Rivian delivered strong Q1 results with a $206 million gross profit, driven by a growing software segment and improved cost control, despite lower vehicle deliveries and a net loss of $545 million.

Achieved $206 million in gross profit, the highest in company history.

Unlocked a $1 billion investment from Volkswagen due to financial milestone.

Produced 14,611 vehicles and delivered 8,640 units during the quarter.

Software and services revenue grew to $318 million, outpacing automotive growth.

Total Revenue
$1.24B
Previous year: $1.2B
+3.0%
EPS
-$0.48
Previous year: -$1.24
-61.3%
Vehicles Produced
14.61K
Vehicles Delivered
8.64K
Adjusted EBITDA
-$329M
Gross Profit
$206M
Previous year: -$527M
-139.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.69B
Previous year: $5.98B
-21.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$526M
Previous year: -$1.52B
-65.5%
Total Assets
$15.5B
Previous year: $15.7B
-1.5%

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Forward Guidance

Rivian maintained its adjusted EBITDA outlook while raising capital expenditure guidance due to trade impacts and strong Q1 performance.

Positive Outlook

  • Maintains adjusted EBITDA loss guidance between $1.7B and $1.9B.
  • Continues to expect modest positive gross profit for FY2025.
  • R2 vehicle development and factory expansion remain on track.
  • Anticipates $1B investment from Volkswagen by end of Q2.
  • Strong momentum in software and services growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lowered delivery outlook to 40,000–46,000 vehicles for FY2025.
  • Raised capital expenditure guidance to $1.8B–$1.9B.
  • Facing potential impact from global trade and tariffs.
  • Continued losses despite gross profit gains.
  • Net cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $188 million.

Revenue & Expenses

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