People walk by electric truck maker Rivian’s newly opened storefront in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan on June 23, 2023 in New York City.
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Shares of Rivian Automotive surged 17.4% on Monday following the electric vehicle manufacturer’s surpassing of Wall Street’s quarterly delivery expectations.
Rivian revealed on Monday that it had achieved 12,640 vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, a 59% increase over the previous quarter and exceeding analysts’ estimates of 11,000 vehicles according to FactSet.
The automaker, known for producing electric R1T pickups and R1S SUVs for consumers, also reiterated its goal of manufacturing 50,000 units annually. Throughout the second quarter, Rivian produced approximately 23,400 vehicles, including electric delivery vans and consumer models.
The rise in the company’s stock price on Monday marked its return to positive territory for the first time since late February. In 2023, the stock has experienced a 5% increase. On Monday, Rivian closed at $19.56 per share, which represents the highest closing price since February.
The company has faced challenges in meeting its EV production timeline and has made efforts to minimize its spending to preserve its cash reserves.
Rivian’s announcement comes the day after leading EV manufacturer Tesla reported delivering 466,140 vehicles globally during the second quarter, also surpassing analysts’ expectations.
These better-than-expected delivery figures from both companies bode well for investors who are optimistic about EV stocks and the adoption of these emerging vehicles.
Following Tesla and Rivian’s delivery announcements, shares of struggling EV startups like Lucid, Canoo, and others experienced an uptick.