

Shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) are trading marginally lower Friday afternoon, demonstrating relative resilience compared to the broader electric vehicle and high-growth technology sectors. Here's what investors need to know.

BYD is a profitable global giant with a massive vertically integrated supply chain and presence in 120 countries. Rivian Automotive focuses on the premium North American market and benefits from a significant commercial partnership with Amazon.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction) stock is advancing 6% to $378.75 in Thursday trading as traders position themselves ahead of the company's closely watched Cybercab event in Austin. Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is rising 3% to $4.

Shareholder dilution is one of the major differences between Rivian and Lucid, and investors should note how it looks going forward.

The EV industry is off to a slower than anticipated start in the U.S., making life difficult for young EV makers. Rivian's focus on removing redundant parts and improving production has helped improve its gross profitability.

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced that its leadership team will participate at two upcoming investor conferences:Goldman Sachs Communacopia

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced that its leadership team will participate at two upcoming investor conferences: Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 8. James Philbin, SVP, Autonomy & AI, Vidya Rajagopalan, SVP, Electrical Hardware and Chip Newcom Vice President, Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat at 5:25pm ET. A live webcast will be available here. Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Lagu.

Rivian's stock has dropped more than 80% since its public debut. But it looks undervalued relative to its long-term growth potential.