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Operating Expense Breakdown
Details core costs like R&D, manufacturing, and admin, offering insight into how efficiently Rivian operates and where it’s directing its resources for growth and innovation.Aside from a one‑time 'Other' spike in late‑2021, operating costs fell as production scaled then began rising again from 2024: R&D is deliberately being rebuilt to fund autonomy (RAP1, lidar, software) while SG&A is climbing to support R2 commercialization, demos and service/network expansion. That explains why revenue and software margin gains haven’t yet delivered profitability—ramp-related costs and renewed operating spend keep EBITDA negative, so near‑term investor outcomes hinge on Q4 ramp efficiency, credit tailwinds, and monetizing autonomy/software investments.
Date | Research and Development | Selling, General, and Administrative | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2026 | $485.00M | $572.00M | $0.00 |
Jun 30, 2026 | $466.00M | $549.00M | $0.00 |
Mar 31, 2026 | $458.00M | $542.00M | $0.00 |
Dec 31, 2025 | $424.00M | $529.00M | $0.00 |
Sep 30, 2025 | $453.00M | $554.00M | $0.00 |
Jun 30, 2025 | $410.00M | $498.00M | $0.00 |
Mar 31, 2025 | $381.00M | $480.00M | $0.00 |
Dec 31, 2024 | $374.00M | $457.00M | $0.00 |
Sep 30, 2024 | $350.00M | $427.00M | $0.00 |
Jun 30, 2024 | $428.00M | $496.00M | $0.00 |