Rivian Stock Remained Turbulent Today. Is It an Opportunity to Buy?
1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Rivian Stock Is Going to $23. Is It a Buy at Around $10.50?
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Rivian Automotive NASDAQ: RIVN has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks, with its stock price experiencing dramatic swings that reflect the turbulent nature of the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Despite the company's recent partnership with Volkswagen offering a glimmer of hope, investors remain skeptical.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Rivian Automotive (RIVN). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Rivian has been disappointing due to slower-than-expected growth, despite some progress on its long-term margin plan. The company is expected to see limited growth in 2025 when compared to other EV names. The valuation remains unattractive until growth starts to accelerate.
Rivian stock price jumped sharply on Wednesday after the company unveiled details of its $5.8 billion joint venture with Volkswagen. It jumped to $12, up by 25.6% from its lowest level this month, valuing the EV company at over $10 billion.
Goldman Sachs raised the firm's price target on Rivian Automotive (RIVN) to $12 from $10 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is positive on the company announcing the closing of its deal with VW (VWAGY) as it is significantly improving Rivian's balance sheet and liquidity, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The deal is also "emblematic" of the importance of the underlying vehicle tech platforms, including the ability to effectively sell software and service, Goldman Sachs adds. Rivian Automotive +1.465 (+13.87%) Volkswagen -0.22 (-2.40%)
Rivian said it has closed a major deal with Volkswagen that could be worth $5.8 billion by 2028.
A massive deal has reignited investors' expectations of the electric vehicle stock.
The mean of analysts' price targets for Rivian Automotive (RIVN) points to a 44.2% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.