Symbotic overview
Symbotic is a high-profile warehouse automation company focused on large-scale distribution center automation. Its system combines mobile robots, high-density storage, vision, AI software and robotic handling to automate case-level movement and pallet building.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 2007 |
Country | United States |
Address | 200 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA 01887 |
Employees | Approx. 1,400+ |
Specializes in | Warehouse automation, AI-enabled case handling, robotic storage and retrieval, supply-chain automation |
Products | Symbotic warehouse automation system, autonomous case-handling robots, storage structure, palletizing and depalletizing automation, AI software platform |
Typical projects | Large retail distribution centers, case-level depalletizing and palletizing, automated storage, Walmart distribution automation, wholesale and grocery supply chain systems |
Management and ownership | Symbotic Inc. is publicly listed in the United States. Founder, Chairman and CEO: Rick Cohen. Major ownership and control are associated with founder-related entities, alongside public shareholders. |
Website: www.symbotic.com
Symbotic review summary
Symbotic builds robotic systems that automate whole distribution centers for large retailers and wholesalers, with Walmart as its best-known customer. In its latest quarter it reported revenue of about USD 721 million, up 22%, and had 77 systems in deployment. This profile sets out its history, customers, results, leadership and share data.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Company | Symbotic Inc. |
Founded | 2007, as CasePick Systems; renamed Symbotic in 2012 |
Headquarters | Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA |
Quarterly revenue | About USD 721 million in the quarter that ended June 27, 2026 |
Systems in deployment | 77 |
Cash | USD 1.7 billion |
Stock listing | Nasdaq: SYM |
Market capitalization | About USD 25.8 billion in October 2026 |
Chairman and CEO | Rick Cohen |
Strengths
Systems proven at the scale of the largest retailers.
Revenue growing above 20% with improving profitability.
USD 1.7 billion of cash.
Challenges
Heavy dependence on Walmart.
Negative free cash flow in the latest quarter.
A share price that has fallen by a third in a year.
Read the full review: Symbotic Company Profile: History, Customers, Financials, Leadership and Stock
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