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SYM·Symbotic Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$42.00
Open
$41.16
Market Cap
25.12B
52W High
$87.88
Low
$40.63
P. Close
$41.68
P/E
-
52W Low
$30.70
Fwd P/E
329.39
DailyIQ Est.
$73.88
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
Symbotic’s acquisition of Walmart’s Advanced Systems and Robotics Business, completed just over two days ago, adds a high‑profile customer and a new commercial agreement that deepens the partnership, potentially shifting revenue concentration and scaling the platform. This deal is likely to lift near‑term revenue conversion rates, as the backlog now includes a large, diversified contract that could accelerate order fulfillment and reduce execution risk. Management’s guidance for continued revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, reiterated in the same timeframe, suggests the company expects to capitalize on the expanded customer base, but margin durability remains a key concern. The combination of a larger backlog and the Walmart partnership may improve earnings outlook, yet the premium valuation still pressures the stock to deliver strong execution within the next 10 trading days. Investors should watch the upcoming earnings release for confirmation of backlog conversion pace and any updates on margin improvement, as these metrics will directly influence short‑term valuation. In addition, the Q2 results, which showed a 23% YoY revenue rise to $676.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $77.8 million, provide a baseline for assessing whether the company is meeting its guidance. The high forward P/E of 92.59 and the $22.7 billion backlog raise concerns about valuation sustainability, so any sign of revenue conversion lag could trigger a reassessment of the growth narrative. Finally, monitor insider activity, such as the recent sale of 19,655 shares by Todd Krasnow, which could signal changing confidence among key stakeholders and affect short‑term sentiment.
Earnings Summary
Symbotic Inc. is a technology innovator focused on revolutionizing warehouse operations through advanced automation, positioning itself within the specialty industrial machinery segment of the industrials sector. The company’s core business centers on developing systems that streamline the handling of goods from pallets to individual items, thereby improving operational efficiency at the front end of the supply chain. Recent quarterly performance shows a mixed but generally upward trajectory: Q2 2026 revenue of $676.48 million rose 9.6% YoY from Q2 2025’s $592.12 million, while EPS of $0.44 fell from Q3 2025’s $0.5804 but still beat the $0.12143 estimate, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of earnings beats out of the last five. Compared to the prior two quarters, Q4 2024 and Q1 2025, the company maintained a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations, with EPS beats in each of those periods as well. Historically, Symbotic has shown a strong YoY revenue growth trajectory, with a 23% increase reported for Q2 2026 and a 14.5% rise from Q2 2025, while EPS growth has been more volatile yet consistently surpassing forecasts, indicating a pattern of robust top‑line expansion coupled with earnings volatility. Recent news highlights a $22.7 billion backlog largely driven by a Walmart partnership, underscoring robust demand for its automation solutions and suggesting that the company is on track to meet revenue targets for the coming quarter; the high valuation and market caution are tempered by the company’s solid fundamentals and strategic pipeline. Forward‑looking watch points include monitoring how effectively Symbotic converts its backlog into revenue, as this will validate the optimistic earnings outlook; investors should also watch for any guidance revisions in the upcoming earnings release, as a downward adjustment could dampen sentiment, and keep an eye on cost‑control measures and potential acquisition discussions that could influence the company’s valuation and competitive positioning.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.05$0.13$0.31$0.48$0.66Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.13 - -
Q2'26$0.12$0.44+262.3%
Q3'25$0.08$0.58+635.4%
Q2'25$0.05$0.07+46.8%
Q1'25$0.05$0.05+7.5%
Q4'24$0.03$0.32+901.3%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$452M$527M$601M$675M$750MQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$715M - -
Q2'26$698M$676M-3.1%
Q3'25 - $618M -
Q2'25 - $592M -
Q1'25 - $550M -
Q4'24 - $487M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

SYM Stock Snapshot

SYM is currently trading at $41.27, giving Symbotic Inc. a market cap of 25.12B. Today's range spans $40.63–$42.00, with shares opening at $41.16 and moving down $0.41 (1.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL).

Over the past year SYM has traded between $30.70 and $87.88 - the current price is +34.4% off the 52-week low and -53.0% from the high. 25 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $65.67 (range $44.00–$84.00), implying upside of +59.1%.

The options market is expressing concern about SYM - elevated put activity in large-cap Industrials names with SELL signals (27/100) is common when the technical and sentiment inputs (neutral, -/100) both deteriorate. Price: $41.27 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). At 25.12B in capitalization, that hedging activity from institutional holders can become a feedback loop that amplifies the initial selling pressure. Range: $30.70–$87.88.

The current SELL phase for SYM (27/100) at $41.27 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at -/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 25.12B in Industrials capitalization, SYM has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $30.70–$87.88 range.