CN Energy shares surge 60.14% premarket after launching PATHENBOT robotics platform targeting SME automation solutions.

CN Energy Group (CNEY) surged 60.14% in premarket trading following the announcement of its subsidiary PATHENBOT’s launch of a robotics solutions platform targeting small and medium-sized industrial, logistics, and catering businesses in North America. The platform, which integrates robotics, software, and AI, aligns with growing demand for automation in the region and reflects the company’s strategic pivot into high-growth sectors. While the news highlighted CNEY’s historical stock decline and financial challenges, the launch underscores a forward-looking initiative to leverage automation trends, potentially diversifying revenue streams. The move signals a bold expansion into a $25B SME automation market, positioning CNEY to capitalize on AI-driven efficiency demands, despite execution risks and limited technical differentiation.