Rivian reported an 11% year-over-year revenue increase driven by strong growth in its software and services segment, alongside the start of R2 production. However, the company experienced a significant increase in operating loss and net cash used in operating activities, largely due to higher operating expenses and a decrease in automotive segment gross profit.
Consolidated revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $1,381 million.
positiveSoftware and services segment revenue grew 49% year-over-year to $473 million.
positiveStarted production of saleable R2 vehicles and made first deliveries to employees.
positiveCompleted winter weather testing for Volkswagen Group joint venture, unlocking a $1 billion equity investment.
positiveAnnounced a robotaxi partnership with Uber to deploy up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis, with Uber investing up to $1.25 billion.
positiveLoss from operations increased to $881 million from $655 million in the prior year quarter.
negativeNet cash used in operating activities increased significantly to $(703) million from $(188) million in the prior year quarter.
negativeFree cash flow was negative $(1,075) million, a deterioration from $(526) million in the prior year quarter.
negativeAutomotive segment gross profit loss was $(62) million compared to a gross profit of $92 million in the prior year quarter.
negativeTotal operating expenses increased to $1,000 million from $861 million in the prior year quarter.
negativeConsolidated gross profit decreased by $87 million year-over-year to $119 million.
negativeMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Automotive | N/A | — | — | — |
Software and services | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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With the launch of R2, we are excited to dramatically expand our market opportunity and have more people driving Rivians.
The support of the Department of Energy for the $4.5 billion loan to build our Georgia facility enables Rivian to grow American jobs and establish stronger U.S. technology and manufacturing leadership while further scaling our customer base.
With R2, Rivian has taken its design, performance and technology and brought it to a significantly broader audience without losing what makes a Rivian unmistakably Rivian.
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