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Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) shares are trending upward on Monday as investors weigh an analyst upgrade against the public debut of the R2 mid-size SUV.
Analyst Upgrade Sparks Rebound
The recent momentum follows a rating change from TD Cowen. Analyst Itay Michaeli upgraded Rivian to Buy from Hold. He also raised the price forecast to $20 from $17. Michaeli cited a favorable risk-reward profile after a 20% year-to-date decline.
Michaeli’s analysis suggests a massive scale for the new platform. Full-scale U.S. demand for the R2 could reach 212,000 to 335,000 units, the analyst noted. This projection sits significantly above prior market consensus.
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