Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) saw its stock price soar 5.02% during intraday trading on Wednesday. The electric vehicle maker's shares rallied as the company announced significant workforce reductions aimed at improving profitability.
According to news reports, Rivian is laying off hundreds of employees, particularly in its service and customer organization that handles sales and marketing. The move is described as an effort to make the business profitable as the company prepares to launch a key new model.
Investors appeared to respond positively to the cost-cutting measures, viewing them as a strategic step toward financial sustainability and operational efficiency ahead of the new product introduction.