Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) saw its stock price rise by 26.64% to close at $17.73 on Friday after exceeding Q4 2025 expectations. Trading volume reached 126.7 million shares, significantly higher than the three-month average of 39.1 million shares. The company reported $1.3 billion in revenue, with a strong $120 million gross profit.

In comparison, the S&P 500 inched up 0.05% to 6,836, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.22% to 22,547. Rivian’s industry peers, Tesla and Lucid Group, also saw gains, though more modest than Rivian. Investors are closely watching Rivian’s R2 SUV launch, which management believes will be a key growth driver.

Rivian’s positive Q4 results and 2026 delivery guidance have sparked investor optimism, with expectations of over a 50% jump in deliveries. The company’s R2 SUV, set to be a signature vehicle, is expected to drive growth. A more affordable starting price of about $45,000 is anticipated to be announced on March 12.

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Read more at Nasdaq: Stock Market Today, Feb. 13: Rivian Automotive Surges After Q4 Results Beat Expectations