Prediction: Robotics Will Be the Biggest Industrials Story of 2027. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy Before Then.

The article predicts robotics will be the biggest driver of growth in the industrials sector in 2027. It recommends two robotics stocks: Symbotic, which manufactures warehouse and manufacturing automation robots primarily for Walmart, and Kraken Robotics, a Canadian company specializing in autonomous underwater vehicle technologies and sensors. Both stocks have declined significantly from their peaks but offer growth potential.

10/23/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Robotics in Warehousing Market Size and Forecast, 2026-2035 | USD 102.67 Billion by 2035 as E-Commerce, Labor Gaps, and RaaS Drive 23.37% CAGR

The AI robotics in warehousing market is projected to grow from USD 12.57 billion in 2025 to USD 102.67 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 23.37%. Growth is driven by e-commerce expansion, labor shortages, and the adoption of Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) models. Key players include Geek+, AutoStore, Locus Robotics, and Amazon Robotics, with challenges including battery degradation and charging infrastructure.

10/16/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Symbotic Announces Acquisition of cellumation, Advancing Next-Generation Sortation Technology for the Global Supply Chain

Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) has acquired cellumation GmbH, a Bremen, Germany-based automation company known for its celluveyor technology. The celluveyor is a software-driven sortation platform featuring omnidirectional cells that replace traditional conveyor infrastructure, offering greater density, throughput, and efficiency. cellumation will continue operating independently while being integrated into Symbotic's solutions, strengthening Symbotic's European presence and expanding its AI-enabled robotics portfolio.

10/13/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Symbotic Has a $22.5 Billion Backlog. Here's Why It Could Be the Best Robotics Stock Nobody Talks About.

Symbotic, a warehouse automation robotics company with a $22.5 billion backlog, is gaining traction with major retailers like Walmart, Albertsons, and Target. Despite recent stock underperformance, analysts remain bullish with a consensus price target 45% above current levels. The global warehouse robotics market is projected to grow at 23.1% annually through 2034, reaching $117.3 billion.

10/11/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Symbotic's Backlog Sits at $22.5 Billion. Here's The Customer Concentration Risk Nobody Talks About

Symbotic, a warehouse automation company, has a $22.5 billion backlog and is valued reasonably at less than 7x next year's sales. However, the company faces significant customer concentration risk with Walmart accounting for 85% of its fiscal 2025 revenue. While Symbotic is attempting to diversify through partnerships with Target, Albertsons, and SoftBank's Greenbox venture, its long-term contract with Walmart extends through 2037, providing stability but also dependency.

09/01/2026, 3:17 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Robotics and Automation Stocks to Buy in August

The industrial robotics market is projected to grow from $65 billion to $344 billion by 2036, driven by AI and automation advancements. Three stocks offer different exposure to this growth: Rockwell Automation provides the control systems, Ouster offers LiDAR perception technology, and Symbotic delivers warehouse automation solutions backed by Walmart.

08/05/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Symbotic's CTO Sold Nearly 20,000 Company Shares. Here's What That Means for Investors.

Symbotic's CTO James Kuffner sold 18,987 shares (~$766,703) on July 24, 2026, to cover tax withholding obligations from RSU vesting. This non-discretionary sale does not signal negative sentiment, as Kuffner retains over 214,000 directly-held shares and 287,539 derivative securities. Despite a 25% stock decline over the past year, the company reported strong 23% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2026.

07/30/2026, 5:01 PM • The Motley Fool

Amazon's Warehouse Robot Army Keeps Growing. Is Symbotic Still the Best Way to Play It?

Amazon has deployed over 1 million warehouse robots since 2012, and the global warehouse automation market is expected to grow to $59.5 billion by 2030. Symbotic, a smaller robotics company trading around $40, surged 150% in 2025 but has dropped over 30% in 2026 after missing earnings expectations. Despite high customer concentration risk with Walmart (85% of revenue), the long-term outlook for warehouse automation remains promising.

07/29/2026, 11:05 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Stocks To 5X Your Money in 5 Years

The article presents five stock recommendations for investors with higher risk tolerance seeking potential multibagger returns over a 5-year period. The stocks mentioned include companies in AI semiconductors, advertising technology, and automation sectors.

07/14/2026, 1:28 AM • The Motley Fool

Symbotic Announces Acquisition of ARMS Innovations, Advancing a New Era of Warehouse Operations Optimization

Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) announced the acquisition of ARMS Innovations Ltd., a UK-based software company specializing in real-time operational intelligence for automated warehouses. The acquisition expands Symbotic's capabilities from automation execution to comprehensive warehouse operations optimization, creating an AI-powered 'operational nervous system' that unifies automated systems and human workflows to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce downtime.

07/02/2026, 3:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Exol™ Launches U.S. Physical AI Facilities and Groundbreaking Fulfillment-as-a-Service Model to Expand Access to Enterprise-Grade Automation

Exol, backed by SoftBank Group and Symbotic with a $7.5 billion commitment, has opened its first Physical AI-powered U.S. fulfillment facility in Atlanta and announced plans for six nationwide sites totaling six million square feet. The company introduces a new fulfillment-as-a-service model providing enterprise-grade robotic automation without large upfront capital investments, targeting retail, wholesale, and consumer goods companies facing rising labor and operational costs.

04/08/2026, 7:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Symbotic Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026

Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM), an AI-enabled robotics technology company for supply chain automation, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026, ranking #9 in the Robotics & Engineering category. This marks the company's second recognition on the list. The company's platform combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and software to optimize warehouse operations for major retailers, wholesalers, and healthcare companies.

03/24/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Wall Street Expected SYM to Soar. Here's Why the Bulls Could Be Dead Wrong.

Symbotic has impressed Wall Street with a $22.3 billion backlog and record revenue, but the article argues the bulls may be overestimating its potential. The company derives 84% of revenue from Walmart, making it a vendor rather than a diversified platform. With only 13% of backlog converting to revenue within 12 months and a premium valuation of 17x trailing revenue, the stock appears overpriced relative to its hardware-heavy business model and 10.6% EBITDA margins. Recent earnings missed expectations by 75% on the bottom line, highlighting unpredictable project timing risks.

03/19/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now

Despite recent share price declines due to Wall Street's concerns about AI's negative ramifications, Alphabet and Symbotic present buying opportunities. Alphabet's Google Cloud saw 48% year-over-year sales growth to $17.7 billion in Q4, justifying its increased capital expenditure plans. Symbotic, an AI robotics company serving Walmart, reported 29% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal Q1 and turned profitable, with strong balance sheet fundamentals and growth prospects through 2029.

03/01/2026, 2:23 PM • The Motley Fool

Symbotic Insider Sells 8,306 Shares for $457,700

Maria G Freve, VP and Chief Accounting Officer of Symbotic, sold 8,306 shares on January 28, 2026, for approximately $457,722, representing 93.91% of her direct holdings. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, suggesting it was pre-arranged for liquidity or tax purposes rather than reflecting concerns about the company. Despite the insider sale, Symbotic recently achieved GAAP profitability, acquired Fox Robotics, and received an analyst upgrade to overweight.

02/20/2026, 9:06 AM • The Motley Fool