Rivian (RIVN) Tops Q3: $1.56B Revenue, $416M Software & New ‘Mind Robotics’ Spinoff

Rivian’s Wild 2025 Ride: Stock Price Update, Q3 Surprises, EV Rivalry & Future Forecasts

6 November 2025

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) stayed in the spotlight today, Nov. 6, 2025, as investors digested a stronger‑than‑expected third quarter, a surprise jump in software revenue, and a new industrial AI spinoff. Shares held most of yesterday’s rally after the beat, while pre‑market trade showed slight consolidation. ^[1]

Key takeaways (Nov. 6, 2025)

Q3 revenue beat: Rivian posted $1.56 billion in Q3 revenue (+78% y/y) and a –$0.65 adjusted EPS, both ahead of Street estimates. The company also reported positive consolidated gross profit of $24 million, its first positive figure on that line. ^[2]
Software steps up:Software & services revenue hit $416 million (+324% y/y), driven largely by work flowing through the Rivian–Volkswagen technology venture. ^[3]
New spinoff, Mind Robotics: Rivian spun off “Mind Robotics” this month with ~$110–115 million in external seed capital to pursue industrial AI (“physical AI”) opportunities. ^[4]
Stock action today: After a ~23% surge on Wednesday, RIVN is little changed to modestly lower pre‑market today as traders digest the details. ^[5]
Guidance context: Management reaffirmed full‑year 2025 deliveries of 41,500–43,500 (midpoint ~42,500), a range it trimmed in October amid policy changes that ended a key EV tax credit on Sept. 30. ^[6]

What’s new today (Nov. 6)

1) Mind Robotics gets more oxygen
Follow‑up coverage today underscores Rivian’s move beyond vehicles. In its Q3 materials, the company disclosed the launch of Mind Robotics—a separate venture focused on industrial AI systems—with about $110–115 million in outside capital. Trade outlet MarkLines dated the item Nov. 6; additional reporting from TechCrunch and the Observer adds that Eclipse is involved and that CEO RJ Scaringe will chair the board. ^[7]

2) Stock holds gains after the beat
Coverage this morning highlights that RIVN is pausing after a ~23% post‑earnings jump as traders recalibrate around the mix of automotive and software revenue and the 2025 delivery outlook. ^[8]

3) Strategy check: no hybrids / EREVs
Post‑call analysis today continued to circulate CEO RJ Scaringe’s stance that Rivian won’t build extended‑range hybrids (EREVs), keeping the roadmap purely battery‑electric. That comment came on the Q3 call and is being re‑reported today as investors compare strategies across the EV field. ^[9]

Earnings highlights in focus

Top line & profit mix: Q3 revenue $1.56B (vs. ~$1.5B est.), adjusted EPS –$0.65 (better than –$0.72 est.). Importantly, Rivian recorded $24M in consolidated gross profit, reflecting cost progress and the contribution from software and services. ^[10]
Segment details:Automotive revenue $1.142B; Software & services $416M (up more than fourfold), with management and outside coverage crediting the Volkswagen JV for a meaningful share of that figure. ^[11]
Deliveries: Q3 deliveries were 13,201 (+32% y/y). ^[12]
Policy backdrop: Management noted a pull‑forward of demand ahead of the EV tax credit lapse and flagged tariff offsets that could reduce per‑vehicle costs from about $2,000 to just a few hundred dollars over time. ^[13]

The ‘Mind Robotics’ spinoff—what it is, and why it matters

Rivian says Mind Robotics will target industrial AI—using Rivian’s operations data to build a “robotics data flywheel” for applications in factories and logistics. The move is Rivian’s second 2025 spinoff (after micromobility venture Also Inc. earlier this year) and extends the company’s strategy to monetize its software and systems expertise beyond vehicles. Initial funding totals ~$110–115M from external investors, with Eclipse cited as a lead backer in at least one report. ^[14]

Why investors care: The Q3 print showed software and services scaling; if Mind Robotics catalyzes commercial contracts, software gross profit (already positive) could become a more durable margin lever alongside automotive cost reductions. ^[15]

Product & roadmap: R2 stays front and center

R2 timing: Rivian reiterated R2 production in the first half of 2026, with a dedicated R2 event and fuller portfolio details coming in early 2026. ^[16]
R2 Launch Edition: On the earnings call, Scaringe noted the first R2 Launch Edition will be a dual‑motor AWD configuration—“well‑appointed,” but not the most expensive trim. ^[17]
No EREV pivot: Rivian reiterated it won’t offer extended‑range hybrids, keeping focus on BEVs and software‑defined features. ^[18]

Headwinds & housekeeping

Workforce & legal: In late October, Rivian cut ~600 roles (~4.5%) and agreed to a $250M settlement linked to IPO‑era disclosures—moves meant to streamline ahead of R2. ^[19]
Policy & costs: Management expects tariff cost relief via U.S. policy offsets (targeting a few hundred dollars per vehicle) and continues to emphasize manufacturing cost downs. ^[20]

What to watch next

Software revenue durability: Can Rivian sustain the $400M+ quarterly pace, and how much of that is repeatable via the VW JV and new external customers? ^[21]
R2 execution: Look for pilot milestones and supplier readiness updates into early 2026. ^[22]
Demand normalization: After the tax‑credit pull‑forward, the next two months should clarify baseline order flow. ^[23]

Sources for today’s coverage

Q3 beat, deliveries, tariff offsets, and Mind Robotics mention: Reuters. ^[24]
Positive consolidated gross profit & headline figures: Rivian newsroom / Business Wire posting. ^[25]
Software & services revenue detail and VW JV contribution: WSJ / Business Wire. ^[26]
Mind Robotics funding and structure: TechCrunch, Observer; date‑stamped MarkLines item for Nov. 6, 2025. ^[27]
No‑hybrid/EREV stance: InsideEVs. ^[28]
Pre‑market move today: TipRanks. ^[29]
October layoffs & class‑action settlement: Reuters. ^[30]

Editor’s note: This article focuses on news published or updated on Nov. 6, 2025, plus material facts issued late Nov. 4–5 (U.S. time) that informed today’s market action and follow‑on coverage.

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