Rivian stock has trended upward recently despite facing challenges. Here is a look at where the stock could be in a year.

Rivian said on Friday that its board approved a new pay package for CEO RJ Scaringe that could be worth $4.6 billion over the next ten years, according to Reuters. The plan links the payout to specific company performance targets and future share-price milestones,

Rivian shares are trading lower Friday, continuing a pullback that began Thursday and erasing strong mid-week gains.

The all-electric Rivian R2 SUV will have a Launch Edition variant when it launches in early 2026 and will feature bidirectional charging capability.

Rivian just had one of its best weeks of 2025. Rivian Automotive ( RIVN +23.24%) shares are up 23% over the past 24 hours. There are two reasons for the big move, one of which could presage even more growth in 2026.

Rivian agrees to a $250M settlement over alleged IPO price misrepresentation as it focuses on launching the R2 SUV.

Rivian posted another quarter showing its lack of progress. Its stock has underperformed this year, and the report is unlikely to change that.

Rivian has successfully navigated the challenges of the electric vehicle (EV) market by capitalizing on expiring EV credits, resulting in a revenue beat for the third quarter of 2025. This strategic maneuver has not only bolstered the company’s financial performance but also led to a significant rise in its stock price following the earnings