1. The author initially rated Rivian 'Sell' in 2021 and upgraded to 'Buy' in July 2024, acknowledging his early and incorrect assessment. 2. Rivian's Q2 2024 results showed significant gross profit losses and production disruptions, leading to a downgrade of future earnings estimates by Wall Street. 3. Despite a strong cash position from the VW deal, Rivian's continuous cash burn and deferred break-even projections raise concerns. The challenges in growth and profitability, along with increasing EV competition, make it difficult to maintain a bullish stance. The author downgrades to 'Hold' based on fundamentals not supporting a bullish stance.