Symbotic Inc. (SYM) Expands Role in Next-Gen Manufacturing Solutions

Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:SYM) is one of the best manufacturing stocks to invest in now. On February 2, Chief Executive Officer Rick Cohen reiterated that operational execution and product innovation continue to yield tangible economic benefits. Likewise, management expects solid growth this year, supported by rising deployments and expanding profitability.

The remarks follow solid first-quarter fiscal 2026 results as profitability exceeded expectations, driven by stronger margins. Revenue in the quarter was up 29% year over year to $630 million, and the net income was $13 million. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA surged to $67 million from $18 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

“We are off to a strong start this fiscal year,” said Rick Cohen, Symbotic Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our operational execution and product innovation are yielding tangible economic benefits for both our customers and us.”

For the second quarter, Symbotic expects revenue to range between $650 million and $670 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to improve to between $70 million and $75 million.

Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:SYM) is an automation technology company that develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms to modernize supply chain logistics for large-scale retailers, wholesalers, and food/beverage companies. The company specializes in end-to-end warehouse automation, automating storage, retrieval, sorting, and palletizing to improve throughput, space utilization, and labor efficiency.

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