Is Aurora Innovation (AUR) One of The Best AI Penny Stocks to Invest In

Aurora Innovation Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) is one of the 11 most popular AI penny stocks to buy now. On February 17, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained an Overweight rating on Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR). The firm estimated a $12 target price, implying upside potential of more than 167% at the prevailing level.

Cantor Fitzgerald noted that the company has completed more than 4.5 million cumulative autonomous miles since January 31, 2026. This includes over 250,000 fully driverless miles, up from 100,000 driverless miles recorded as of the third quarter. Management is targeting more than 200 driverless trucks in operation by year-end, up from 10 as of December. Aurora is also aiming for breakeven gross margins by the end of 2026 and positive free cash flow in 2028. The company has an exclusive partnership with Continental to scale hardware production, with production scheduled to start in 2027.

On February 13, TD Cowen reduced the price target for Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) shares to $4.70 from $5.50, and maintained a Hold rating for the stock. The firm noted that updates from the company were encouraging and established a foundation for acceleration in 2026 and an inflection point in 2027. However, the 2026 guidance came in softer than the consensus estimates.

Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) is a self-driving technology company. It develops and operates Aurora Driver, which is an integrated self-driving platform for freight trucks and commercial vehicles. This platform combines several self-driving hardware, software, and data solutions to operate a range of vehicle types.

While we acknowledge the potential of AUR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you’re looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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