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 trading at $14.87, down 3.19% today. The stock is currently in a downtrend, sitting below its 200-day average of $16.29. This 200-day average is a common tool used to track the long-term direction of a stock's price.
The RSI—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—is at 39.1. Additionally, the P/E ratio, which compares price to earnings, is -8.3, indicating the company is not currently profitable. With the price near the $14.76 support level, or floor, the outlook remains cautious.
Should you buy Rivian stock?
Buying a stock in a clear downtrend carries significant risk. Given the negative earnings and the price sitting below key averages, it is wise to remain on the sidelines. Caution is necessary until the price shows signs of stabilizing above its recent resistance level of $17.18.
Is RIVN a good stock for beginners?
Rivian is a highly volatile stock, meaning its price can swing wildly in short periods. For a beginner, the lack of profitability and the current downward trend make this a difficult asset to manage. It is generally safer to prioritize stability over high-risk growth stories.
What's driving RIVN right now
The company currently has a P/E ratio of -8.3, showing it is not yet generating a profit.
The stock price of $14.87 is currently below both the 50-day average of $16.42 and the 200-day average of $16.29.
The stock is hovering near its recent support level of $14.76, which acts as a floor for the price.
The stock faces resistance, or a ceiling, at $17.18 that it must overcome to change its current trend.
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.
Who owns Rivian?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 40.5% of RIVN, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 10.97% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 158.36M | 10.97% | |
| 56.42M | 3.91% | |
| 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 | 884 | — | |
| 2026-07-20 | AWARD / VEST | 1.2K | — | |
| 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 stock trending downward and lacking current profit, investors should exercise extreme caution at these price levels.
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Beginner questions about RIVN
Should I buy RIVN stock?+
With the stock trading at $14.87 and below its 200-day average of $16.29, it is best to exercise caution rather than buying.
Is RIVN a good long-term investment?+
The company has a P/E ratio of -8.3, which highlights the financial challenges it must overcome to become a stable long-term holding.
Is RIVN a buy or a sell?+
The stock is in a downtrend and currently sits near its support level of $14.76, suggesting a cautious approach is warranted.
Is RIVN overvalued?+
With a negative P/E ratio of -8.3 and a price below its 50-day average of $16.42, the market is currently pricing in significant uncertainty.
Is RIVN a good stock for beginners?+
Due to the volatility and the fact that the price is trending downward, it is not an ideal choice for a beginner investor.
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 2026-08-17 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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