Operating Cash Flow
Rivian Automotive, Inc. Operating Cash Flow decreased by 3.2% to -$703.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 273.9%, from -$188.00M to -$703.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Operating Cash Flow shows a downward trend with a 36.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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Peer comparison
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net_cash_from_operatingHistorical 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 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$489.00M | -$685.00M | -$1.09B | -$1.03B | -$1.20B | -$1.37B | -$1.45B | -$1.52B | -$1.36B | -$877.00M | -$1.11B | -$1.27B | -$754.00M | -$876.00M | -$188.00M | -$681.00M | -$703.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -40.1% | -58.5% | +4.8% | -16.4% | -13.6% | -5.7% | -5.2% | +10.5% | +35.6% | -26.2% | -14.6% | +40.6% | -16.2% | +78.5% | -262.2% | -3.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -146.2% | -99.7% | -33.1% | -47.1% | -13.0% | +35.9% | +23.4% | +16.6% | +44.6% | +0.1% | +85.2% | — | -273.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) reported operating cash flow of -$703.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s operating cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s operating cash flow decreased by 273.9% year-over-year, from -$188.00M to -$703.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s operating cash flow has grown at a 36.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$2.62B to -$4.87B.
- What does operating cash flow mean?
- The amount of cash a company generates from its regular business activities.