How Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Makes Money: A Visual Guide
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) generated $5.39B in revenue (TTM through Q4 2025) but reported a net loss of $3.65B. Its largest revenue source is Automotive (71.1% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.
Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Income Statement Flow
Frequently asked questions
How does Rivian Automotive (RIVN) make money?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) primarily makes money through Automotive, which accounts for 71.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Rivian Automotive generated $5.39B in total revenue with a net profit margin of -67.7%.
What is Rivian Automotive (RIVN) gross profit margin?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reported a gross profit margin of 2.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $144.00M in gross profit. This means Rivian Automotive retains 2.7% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Rivian Automotive (RIVN) operating profit margin?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reported an operating profit margin of -66.5% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to −$3.58B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Rivian Automotive (RIVN) net profit margin?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) reported a net profit margin of -67.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to −$3.65B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Rivian Automotive (RIVN) invest in R&D?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) invested $1.67B in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (31.0% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Rivian Automotive (RIVN) spend on capital expenditures?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) spent $1.71B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (31.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Rivian Automotive (RIVN) free cash flow?
- Rivian Automotive (RIVN) generated −$2.49B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (-46.2% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
Data & methodology
What is a Sankey diagram?
- A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?
- We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?
- Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.
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