Symbotic (SYM) is an automation technology leader that designs and deploys AI-powered robotic systems to modernize warehouse and supply chain operations. Its end-to-end platform uses intelligent software and high-speed autonomous robots to store, retrieve, and sequence goods with high efficiency, helping large retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies improve speed, accuracy, and space utilization in distribution centers.
Founded in 2007, Symbotic is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Symbotic Surges to High
Symbotic's stock has been highly volatile, with the share price spiking over 55% in the past five days as investors reacted positively to its Q4 FY2025 results following negative sentiment earlier in the month. Over the last three months, the stock has been up 78%, and it has surged 195% over six months. Year-to-date (YTD), Symbotic has gained more than 255% and is trading at its 52-week high of $87.88.
By comparison, the Nasdaq Composite ($NASX) has gained close to 5% in five days and 21% YTD, and it is also trading near its 52-week high, but far below Symbotic’s explosive upside.
Symbotic Posts Q4 Results
Symbotic reported Q4 FY2025 revenue of about $490 million, growing strongly year-over-year (YoY) and coming in broadly in line to slightly ahead of analyst expectations, supported by the continued ramp-up of large-scale warehouse automation deployments. Adjusted EPS was modestly negative but better than feared, as higher volumes and improving operating leverage partially offset ongoing investment in growth and project execution costs. The market was initially worried about near-term profitability, but the scale of backlog and deal flow helped shift sentiment more positively after the release.
Gross margin remained pressured by the deployment mix and start-up costs but showed sequential improvement as Symbotic increased its software and services contribution and benefited from experience curve effects on repeat customer sites. Operating loss narrowed versus prior periods, and the company exited the year with a solid cash position, giving it flexibility to fund working capital and capex tied to new wins. Management highlighted a substantial contracted backlog with major retail and wholesale customers, high system utilization at live sites, and strong KPIs around throughput and uptime as validation of the platform’s economics.
For FY2026, Symbotic is guided to further robust revenue growth driven by continued rollout with existing anchor customers and expansion into new verticals, while targeting gradual improvement in adjusted EBITDA margins as deployments scale and standardize. Management expects bookings to remain strong, supported by secular demand for AI-driven warehouse automation and supply chain modernization, and reiterated a path toward sustained profitability as the installed base and recurring software and services revenue grow as a share of the mix.
Symbotic Optimistic About Future
Symbotic targets 25% to 29% revenue growth for Q1 2026, projecting revenue between $610 million and $630 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $49 million and $53 million.
While deployment schedules have shifted with the introduction of next-gen storage, the company expects higher margins over time. CFO Izilda Martins emphasized a stable backlog of $22.5 billion, buoyed by project pricing and new customer additions. The company remains focused on expanding revenue, optimizing margins, and capitalizing on opportunities in e-commerce, micro-fulfillment, and healthcare automation, with a cautiously optimistic outlook for the year ahead.
Should You Buy SYM Stock?
SYM stock has seen unprecedented gains this year, which also translates to an upgrade from a consensus “Hold” rating to a “Moderate Buy” rating among analysts. However, despite the upgrade, the stock still trades a few steps above its mean price target of $59.12, reflecting a downside potential of 31% from the market rate, signaling that Wall Street is yet to catch up to its growth.
The stock has been rated by 20 analysts, receiving six “Strong Buy” ratings, one “Moderate Buy” rating, 11 “Hold” ratings, and two “Strong Sell” ratings.
On the date of publication, Ruchi Gupta did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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