Why One Analyst Thinks Rivian’s (RIVN) Liquidity Story Matters More Than Losses

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Why One Analyst Thinks Rivian’s (RIVN) Liquidity Story Matters More Than Losses

Ghazal Ahmed

Sat, February 14, 2026 at 11:23 PM GMT+9 1 min read

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Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is one of the AI stocks currently on Wall Street’s radar.

Rivian has gained constructive analyst commentary from Benchmark recently, with analyst Mickey Legg pointing to solid liquidity, in-line deliveries, and funding visibility supporting execution. The firm reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with an $18.00 price target on February 11.

Benchmark anticipates Rivian to report fourth-quarter revenue of $1.27 billion, marginally above the consensus estimate of $1.26 billion. Meanwhile, it expects earnings per share of $(0.61) compared to consensus expectations of $(0.71).

Why One Analyst Thinks Rivian’s (RIVN) Liquidity Story Matters More Than Losses

A Riivan vehicle. Photo from Rivian website

Rivian delivered 42,247 vehicles in 2025, in-line with the firm’s guidance and model. Investors will be focused on the company’s guidance for adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.7-1.9 billion, capital expenditures of $1.6-1.7 billion, and Rivian’s commitment to achieving modest full-year gross profit.

“We believe liquidity remains solid with $7B cash and >$10B incremental capital, supported by VW JV funding and DOE loan access. Maintain Buy & $18 Price Target.”

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is an automaker that creates and manufactures electric vehicles, as well as software and services.

While we acknowledge the potential of RIVN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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