Rivian: Successful EV Story With More Cash Burn Ahead - Reiterate Buy

Strong R2 sales conversion and completed Normal facility upgrading contributed to Rivian's raised FY2026 delivery guidance, with a heavily weighted Q4'26 cadence. The management expects to exit Q4'26 with positive R2 gross margins, with 2027 expected to bring forth improved top/bottom-line metrics. Partnerships with AMZN, VWAGY, and UBER underpin RIVN's ability to scale production, diversify revenue, and bridge to profitability over the next several years.