NKLA vs. RIVN

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Nikola Corporation (NKLA) and Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN).

Performance

NKLA vs. RIVN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Nikola Corporation (NKLA) and Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

NKLA vs. RIVN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
NKLA Nikola Corporation	0.00%
RIVN Rivian Automotive, Inc.	0.95%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) NKLA : $68.86M RIVN : $5.39B
Gross Profit (TTM) NKLA : -$254.24M RIVN : $71.00M
EBITDA (TTM) NKLA : -$887.58M RIVN : -$2.69B

Returns By Period

NKLA

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

RIVN

• 1D: -0.73%
• 1M: -0.47%
• YTD: -24.20%
• 6M: 2.26%
• 1Y: 12.50%
• 3Y*: -1.18%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

NKLA vs. RIVN — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

RIVN

RIVN Risk / Return Rank: 50
RIVN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 48
RIVN Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
RIVN Omega Ratio Rank: 47
RIVN Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
RIVN Martin Ratio Rank: 51

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

NKLA vs. RIVN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nikola Corporation (NKLA) and Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	NKLA	RIVN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.20	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.45	—

Dividends

NKLA vs. RIVN - Dividend Comparison

Neither NKLA nor RIVN has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

NKLA vs. RIVN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum NKLA drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum RIVN drawdown of -95.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NKLA and RIVN.

Drawdown Indicators

	NKLA	RIVN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-95.12%	+95.12%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-38.84%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-91.31%	+91.31%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-86.19%	+86.19%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	20.90%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	NKLA	RIVN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	17.47%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	52.27%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	64.68%	-64.68%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	78.23%	-78.23%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	78.23%	-78.23%

Financials