Equity

Retained Earnings

Rivian Automotive, Inc. Retained Earnings decreased by 1.5% to -$27.37B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 14.7%, from -$23.85B to -$27.37B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows a downward trend with a 74.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

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Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$3.91B-$6.37B-$7.97B-$9.68B-$11.40B-$13.13B-$14.48B-$15.67B-$17.04B-$18.56B-$20.00B-$21.46B-$22.56B-$23.31B-$23.85B-$24.97B-$26.14B-$26.95B-$27.37B
QoQ Change-62.9%-25.0%-21.5%-17.8%-15.1%-10.3%-8.3%-8.7%-8.9%-7.8%-7.3%-5.1%-3.3%-2.3%-4.7%-4.7%-3.1%-1.5%
YoY Change-191.4%-105.9%-81.7%-61.9%-49.4%-41.4%-38.2%-37.0%-32.4%-25.6%-19.2%-16.3%-15.9%-15.6%-14.7%
Range-$27.37B-$3.91B
CAGR+54.1%
Avg YoY Growth-49.8%
Median YoY Growth-37.0%
Current Streak18+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) reported retained earnings of -$27.37B in Q1 2026.
How has Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s retained earnings decreased by 14.7% year-over-year, from -$23.85B to -$27.37B.
What is the long-term trend for Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rivian Automotive, Inc.'s retained earnings has grown at a 74.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.69B to -$26.95B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.