If You Invested $1,000 in Rivian Stock to Start 2026, Here's What It's Worth Now, and What's Next for the Automaker

Rivian's stock declined 12.2% in the first half of 2026, with a $1,000 investment at year-start now worth approximately $877. The EV maker continues burning cash to build production infrastructure, with capital expenditures rising and gross margins declining. The company's path to profitability depends on successfully scaling production at its new Georgia plant, making it a high-risk, high-reward investment.