Free cash flow
Rivian Automotive, Inc. Free cash flow increased by 6.0% to -$1.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 104.4%, from -$526.00M to -$1.08B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Free cash flow shows an upward trend with a -17.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.
Detailed definition
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Peer comparison
Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.
free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$920.00M | -$1.15B | -$1.54B | -$1.45B | -$1.56B | -$1.67B | -$1.74B | -$1.80B | -$1.62B | -$1.07B | -$1.41B | -$1.52B | -$1.04B | -$1.15B | -$526.00M | -$398.00M | -$421.00M | -$1.14B | -$1.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | -25.2% | -33.9% | +5.8% | -7.6% | -6.6% | -4.4% | -3.7% | +10.4% | +34.0% | -31.7% | -8.4% | +31.9% | -11.2% | +54.4% | +24.3% | -5.8% | -171.7% | +6.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -69.9% | -44.6% | -12.8% | -24.2% | -3.4% | +36.0% | +19.3% | +15.6% | +35.8% | -8.1% | +65.5% | +61.6% | +63.5% | — | -104.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) reported free cash flow of -$1.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow decreased by 104.4% year-over-year, from -$526.00M to -$1.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow has grown at a -17.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$4.42B to -$2.49B.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.