Symbotic Inc. (SYM) stock is skyrocketing in Tuesday's pre-market trading, surging by 32.47% following the company's impressive fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings report and a series of analyst upgrades. The warehouse robotics maker has not only exceeded revenue expectations but also provided an optimistic outlook, sparking significant investor enthusiasm.
Symbotic reported Q4 revenue of $618.5 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $604 million and marking a substantial increase from the previous year. The company's strong performance was driven by growth across all segments, with CEO Rick Cohen highlighting "strong top-line growth, a significant rise in operational systems, and strong margin expansion." Looking ahead, Symbotic provided a positive outlook for Q1 fiscal 2026, projecting revenue between $610 million and $630 million.
The stellar results and promising forecast have prompted several analysts to raise their price targets for Symbotic. Deutsche Bank increased its target to $63 from $55, Citigroup raised it to $70 from $60, and Needham boosted its target to $70 from $57. This wave of upgrades further fueled the stock's pre-market rally. Additionally, Symbotic announced Medline as its first customer in the healthcare vertical, signaling potential for broader market opportunities and contributing to investor optimism about the company's growth prospects.