Volkswagen Shares Hold Above 88 as Rivian Partnership Boosts Volkswagen AGXETR_DLY:VOWJohn_IsigeShares of Volkswagen AG are trading slightly above 88.00, stabilizing within a broader market correction. Investor sentiment improved after the company announced progress in its software partnership with Rivian Automotive. ⸻ Rivian Partnership Enters New Phase Volkswagen confirmed that winter testing of vehicles using Rivian’s software platform was successfully completed: •Tested at temperatures as low as –25°C •Supports 15+ sensor systems •Compatible with 20 electronic control units The platform will be used in future models from: •Volkswagen •Audi •Scout Motors ⸻ Major Investment in Software Strategy Key project details: •Initial engineering investment: €2.3 billion •Total partnership investment: $12 billion+ •Last payment: $5.8 billion (Nov 2024) Expected benefits: •Up to 500,000 EVs annually •Level 2+ autonomous driving •Faster model development (18–24 months) The partnership strengthens competition with: •Tesla •BYD •Global EV leaders ⸻ Earnings Outlook The Q1 report will be released April 30: •Revenue forecast: €78.90B (vs €77.56B YoY) •EPS forecast: €4.43 Dividend outlook: •Previous dividend: €6.30 •Expected yield: 7–8% •Industry median: 4.64% ⸻ Technical Analysis Volkswagen is attempting to rebound: •Ascending channel support: 115–96 •Sell signal weakening Indicators: •Alligator: bearish but weakening •AO: corrective negative bars ➡️ Potential stabilization forming ⸻ Key Levels Resistance •92.00 •100.00 Support •85.00 •75.50 ⸻ Trading Scenarios Bearish Scenario Sell below 85.00 •Entry: 84.95 •Target: 75.50 •Stop-loss: 90.00 •Timeframe: 7 days or more ⸻ Bullish Scenario Buy above 92.00 •Entry: 92.05 •Target: 100.00 •Stop-loss: 89.00 ⸻ Outlook Volkswagen remains supported by: •Rivian software partnership •EV expansion strategy •Strong dividend outlook •Break above 92.00 → bullish continuation •Break below 85.00 → downside risk Short-term outlook remains neutral with bullish potential.