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Symbotic (SYM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$23.99 +0.95 (+4.12%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

About Symbotic Stock (NASDAQ:SYM)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$22.86
$24.69
50-Day Range
$23.04
$39.02
52-Week Range
$17.11
$57.16
Volume
3.25 million shs
Average Volume
1.82 million shs
Market Capitalization
$14.09 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$42.54
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Symbotic Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is an American robotics warehouse automation company at the forefront of revolutionizing supply chain operations. The company specializes in building and operating automated warehouse systems for clients in the United States and Canada, using advanced artificial intelligence in its software. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Symbotic aims to enhance efficiency, increase productivity and optimize customer inventory management.

Symbotic's mission is to transform how products are stored, sorted, and distributed within the retail and wholesale industries. With its innovative solutions, the company offers a seamless end-to-end warehouse automation system, streamlining the entire product distribution process. Symbotic's software and robotic systems enable swift and precise movement, empowering clients to improve their operational performance and meet the demands of today's dynamic market.

The company serves a diverse range of grocery, retail, and wholesale customers, including industry giants such as C&S Wholesale Grocers, Albertsons, Giant Tiger, Target, and Walmart. Symbotic's software is employed by over 1,400 stores, showcasing the widespread adoption and effectiveness of their advanced warehouse automation technology.

Symbotic Inc. is led by a skilled and experienced management team dedicated to driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. Richard B. Cohen brings extensive expertise to his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Symbotic. With a proven leadership and strategic vision track record, Cohen is pivotal in guiding the company toward success. Under his guidance, Symbotic has achieved significant milestones and expanded its customer base.

Symbotic Inc. has exhibited impressive financial performance in recent years, demonstrating its ability to capture market share and generate substantial revenue. 

Recent revenue reports show that year-over-year revenue has increased by over 100%. This significant increase in revenue underscores the company's ability to deliver value to its clients and gain traction in the market.

Symbotic's net profit margin is currently negative, demonstrating the challenges of scaling a technology-focused business. However, the company's focus on innovation and expanding customer reach positions it for long-term profitability. 

Symbotic operates in the dynamic and rapidly evolving industry of warehouse automation. The industry has gained significant importance in recent years as businesses strive to enhance operational efficiency and meet the demands of e-commerce and omnichannel retail.

The warehouse automation industry is highly competitive, with several players offering various solutions. Symbotic differentiates itself by utilizing artificial intelligence and robotics to create end-to-end automation systems that optimize the entire product distribution process. The company's untethered robots, capable of high-speed and flexible movements, provide a competitive advantage over traditional fixed-route systems.

The industry faces regulatory and political challenges, such as labor regulations and safety standards, which impact the adoption of automation technologies. However, as companies increasingly recognize warehouse automation's benefits in cost reduction, productivity improvement, and inventory management, the industry is poised for continued growth.

Symbotic Inc. has numerous growth opportunities to propel its success in the coming years.  As technology advances, Symbotic can invest in research and development to further enhance its software and robotics capabilities. Innovations such as machine learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics can contribute to even greater efficiency and optimization in warehouse operations.

While Symbotic Inc. has demonstrated impressive growth potential, it faces certain risks and challenges. The warehouse automation industry is highly competitive, with established players and emerging startups vying for market share. Symbotic must continuously innovate and differentiate itself to maintain its competitive edge.

Symbotic's growth depends on the overall economic conditions and consumer spending patterns. Economic downturns or recessions can impact the demand for warehouse automation solutions.

The rapid pace of technological advancements necessitates Symbotic to stay at the forefront of innovation. Failure to adapt to emerging technologies or evolving customer demands could render its solutions obsolete.

As the industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny, Symbotic must adhere to safety, labor, and privacy regulations. Non-compliance could lead to reputational damage and legal consequences.

Symbotic Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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73rd Percentile Overall Score

SYM MarketRank™: 

Symbotic scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 95th out of 330 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Symbotic has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Symbotic has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Symbotic's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Symbotic are expected to grow by 150.00% in the coming year, from $0.12 to $0.30 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Symbotic is -399.83, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Symbotic is -399.83, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Symbotic has a P/B Ratio of 35.81. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    39.74% of the float of Symbotic has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Symbotic has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Symbotic has recently increased by 23.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Symbotic does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Symbotic does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    39.74% of the float of Symbotic has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Symbotic has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Symbotic has recently increased by 23.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Symbotic has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 53 news articles for Symbotic this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    97 people have searched for SYM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 102% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    44 people have added Symbotic to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 267% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Symbotic insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,261,675.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    38.30% of the stock of Symbotic is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Read more about Symbotic's insider trading history.
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SYM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Symbotic's stock was trading at $51.33 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SYM stock has decreased by 53.3% and is now trading at $23.99.
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Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:SYM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 18th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05. Symbotic's revenue for the quarter was up 47.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Symbotic's top institutional investors include Baillie Gifford & Co. (2.40%), FMR LLC (0.18%), Thematics Asset Management (0.18%) and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Svf Ii Spac Investment 3 (De), Todd Krasnow, Charles Kane, Merline Saintil, Thomas C Ernst Jr, Michael David Dunn, William M Boyd III, Rollin L Ford, David A Ladensohn, Janet L Cohen and Richard B Cohen.
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Shares of SYM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/18/2024
Today
12/22/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
General industrial machinery,
Sub-Industry
Machinery
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:SYM
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,650
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$42.54
High Stock Price Target
$60.00
Low Stock Price Target
$10.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+77.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-13,490,000.00
Pretax Margin
-4.46%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.79 billion
Cash Flow
$0.02 per share
Book Value
$0.67 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
362,438,000
Market Cap
$14.09 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.73

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This page (NASDAQ:SYM) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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