Claire McDonough, Chief Financial Officer of Rivian Automotive , Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN), recently sold a portion of her holdings in the company. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, McDonough sold 18,501 shares of Rivian's Class A Common Stock on December 16, 2024, at a price of $15.00 per share, totaling $277,515. The transaction occurred as the stock has shown significant volatility, with InvestingPro data showing a 33% gain over the past six months despite current trading at $13.06. This transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the sale, McDonough holds 351,900 shares directly. According to InvestingPro analysis, Rivian maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, while analysts have recently revised earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and 12 additional ProTips, subscribers can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, the US Autos sector, including Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM), has seen a continued growth trajectory in the fourth quarter, according to Bernstein. In contrast, Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) faces challenges, with November sales down 9% and a potential downside of 9% reflected in its price target. The company, however, maintains strong fundamentals and plans to increase volumes by 20% over the next six months. Rivian Automotive, with a Neutral rating from Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), emphasizes vertical integration within its software development and potential use of AI in enhancing its offerings. Additionally, the company secured a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy for a loan of up to $6.6 billion. Meanwhile, the incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's transition team proposes significant policy changes that would end support for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, which could impact major automakers like General Motors. These are some of the recent developments in the auto sector.
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