Shares of Rivian Automotive (RIVN -1.16%) jumped on Thursday after the automaker boosted its full-year vehicle delivery target.
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Surpassing expectations
Rivian produced 12,613 vehicles and delivered 12,194 in the quarter ended June 30. That was well above the company's forecast of 9,000 to 11,000 vehicle deliveries.
The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer said the "robust growth" in sales of its battery-powered delivery vans and R1 pickup trucks, combined with the launch of its R2 midsize SUV, drove the gains.
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Key Data Points
These results and encouraging ongoing sales and production trends prompted Rivian to lift its 2026 full-year delivery target to between 65,000 and 70,000 vehicles, up from a prior estimate of 62,000 to 67,000.
Macroeconomic factors played a part
EV sales likely received a boost from the surge in oil and gasoline prices brought about by the conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Higher fuel prices made the cost of operating EVs more attractive relative to traditional gas-powered vehicles and helped offset the loss of federal tax credits for EV purchases.
Investors can expect to hear more about these and other factors impacting the EV industry when Rivian reports its second-quarter results on July 30. Management is scheduled to conduct a conference call that same day beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
