Symbotic Inc. Delivers 26% Revenue Growth, Widens Net Loss

Symbotic Inc. reported a 26% YoY increase in revenue to $592 million in Q3 FY25, despite a wider-than-expected net loss of $32 million. The company is projecting revenue between $590 million and $610 million and adjusted EBITDA between $45 million and $49 million for Q4. Symbotic is working on game-changing innovations to unlock new opportunities across the supply chain.

Symbotic Inc. (SYM) reported a robust 26% year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue to $592 million in Q3 FY25, despite a wider-than-expected net loss of $32 million. The company's next-generation storage technology and advancements in system deployment have emerged as key growth catalysts. The quarterly results were bolstered by disciplined cost control and improved operational efficiency [1].

The company's backlog remains strong at $22.4 billion, reflecting increased customer adoption of its automation systems. Software revenue doubled to $8.1 million, and operations services revenue grew 54% to $24.9 million, underscoring Symbotic's operational progress [1].

Despite the strong revenue growth, Symbotic faces execution risks related to the scalability and management of complex deployments. The company's commercial launch of the new storage system, which aims to reduce storage footprint by up to 40% and enable faster deployment through modular pre-assembled components, is expected to significantly impact customer adoption rates and the company's ability to deliver on its substantial order backlog [1].

Shareholder David A Ladensohn sold 15,000 shares worth $815,300, marking a significant transaction in the company's stock. Analysts have adjusted price targets in response to the company's performance. Oppenheimer raised its price target due to faster anticipated revenue growth, while Baird downgraded the stock to Neutral, highlighting differing views on Symbotic's growth potential and execution risks [1].

Symbotic's outlook anticipates $3.8 billion in revenue and $515.3 million in earnings by 2028, assuming a 26.2% annual revenue growth rate and an earnings increase of about $529.4 million from current earnings of -$14.1 million [1]. The company's innovative storage technology and operational advancements position it as a leader in the $200 billion+ automation market, with a competitive edge over rivals like Amazon through ultra-dense cantilever design and AI-driven robotics [1].

For Q4 FY25, Symbotic projects revenue between $590 million and $610 million and adjusted EBITDA between $45 million and $49 million. The company is working on game-changing innovations to unlock new opportunities across the supply chain.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/symbotic-stock-sees-major-shareholder-sell-815-300-worth-shares-q3-revenue-growth-2508/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/symbotic-q3-2025-earnings-call-key-contradictions-asr-revenue-margins-deployment-strategies-2508/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/symbotic-gen-storage-system-catalyst-warehouse-automation-shareholder-2508/