Investing
CapEx
Rivian Automotive, Inc. CapEx decreased by 19.7% to $372M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 10.1%, from $338M to $372M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows relatively stable performance with a -1.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
High capital expenditures indicate aggressive growth and infrastructure investment, while lower levels may signal a shift toward operational efficiency or capital preservation.
Detailed definition
This measures the cash outflows for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of long-term physical assets such as f...
Peer comparison
High for automotive manufacturers building new production facilities; peers in the sector typically show significant investment cycles.
Metric ID:
capital_expendituresHistorical Data
20 periods
| 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 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $431M | $467M | $456M | $418M | $359M | $298M | $294M | $283M | $255M | $190M | $298M | $254M | $283M | $277M | $327M | $338M | $462M | $447M | $463M | $372M |
| QoQ Change | — | +8.4% | -2.4% | -8.3% | -14.1% | -17.0% | -1.3% | -3.7% | -9.9% | -25.5% | +56.8% | -14.8% | +11.4% | -2.1% | +18.1% | +3.4% | +36.7% | -3.2% | +3.6% | -19.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -16.7% | -36.2% | -35.5% | -32.3% | -29.0% | -36.2% | +1.4% | -10.2% | +11.0% | +45.8% | +9.7% | +33.1% | +63.3% | +61.4% | +41.6% | +10.1% |
Range$190M – $467M
CAGR-3.1%
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s capex?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) reported capex of $372M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s capex changed year-over-year?
- Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s capex increased by 10.1% year-over-year, from $338M to $372M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s capex has grown at a -1.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.79B to $1.71B.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or upgrading long-term physical assets.