Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS) saw its stock price plummet by 5.05% in Tuesday's trading session, following the company's announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Robo-Team Holdings Ltd. for $80 million. The sharp decline comes despite Ondas' optimistic projections for the acquisition's impact on its future revenue and market position.
The acquisition of Roboteam, a global developer of rugged tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), is expected to expand Ondas Autonomous Systems' defense portfolio. Roboteam's robots, deployed with armed forces in about 30 countries, are used for bomb disposal, surveillance, and other hazardous missions. Ondas anticipates that Roboteam will contribute $3 million to $4 million in revenue in Q4 2025 and at least $30 million in 2026.
Despite the potential strategic benefits of the acquisition, including enhanced system-of-systems capabilities and access to new markets, investors appear to be concerned about the $80 million price tag and its immediate impact on Ondas' financials. The market's negative reaction suggests that shareholders may be worried about the company's ability to integrate Roboteam effectively or the potential dilution of existing shares if the acquisition is funded through equity. As Ondas moves forward with this significant acquisition, the company will need to demonstrate clear synergies and revenue growth to regain investor confidence and reverse the stock's downward trend.