Rivian Stock (RIVN) in Focus: AI Autonomy Push, R2 Countdown, and Fresh Analyst Targets (Dec. 21, 2025)
Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a very different story than it started the year with. Yes, it’s still the maker of the adventure-flavored R1T pickup and R1S SUV—but this week, Rivian stock moved like a company trying to be valued as a software-and-silicon platform, not just an EV manufacturer. Because today is Sunday, December 21, U.S. markets are closed. Rivian shares last traded Friday, December 19, ending around $22.45 after a sharp rally and heavy volume. StockAnalysis+1 What lit the fuse? A rapid sequence of autonomy announcements, a “shipping now” driver-assistance