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Rivian Automotive (RIVN) R&D spending by quarter
Rivian Automotive's R&D spending was $485M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $381M (Q1 2025) to $485M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $485M | +4% | +7% |
| Q2 2026 | $466M | +2% | +14% |
| Q1 2026 | $458M | +8% | +20% |
| Q4 2025 | $424M | -6% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $453M | +10% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $410M | +8% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $381M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Rivian Automotive, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+38% year over year), operating margin -40.9%, net loss $907M, operating cash flow −$758M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Rivian Automotive's R&D spending?
Rivian Automotive's R&D spending was $485M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026.
How has Rivian Automotive's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $381M (Q1 2025) to $485M (Q3 2026).