Symbotic (SYM) Q4 2025 Financial Results Summary
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Symbotic Inc. (SYM) Q4 2025 Financial Results Summary
Release Date: November 24, 2025
Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM), a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, which concluded on September 27, 2025. Below is a summary of key financial metrics and insights:
Fourth Quarter Highlights (Q4 FY2025)
- Revenue:
- $618 million, representing an increase of 9% from $565 million in Q4 FY2024.
- Net Loss:
- $19 million, down from a net income of $16 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
- Adjusted EBITDA:
- $49 million, a growth of 16.7% from $42 million in Q4 FY2024.
- Cash Position:
- Cash and cash equivalents rose by $467 million from the previous quarter, totaling $1,245 million at the end of Q4 FY2025.
Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights
- Total Revenue:
- $2,247 million, an increase of 26% compared to $1,788 million in fiscal year 2024.
- Net Loss:
- $91 million, growing from a net loss of $85 million in the previous fiscal year.
- Adjusted EBITDA:
- $147 million, up from $62 million in FY2024.
Business Developments
- Symbotic emphasized its commitment to achieving strong top-line growth and operational improvements, as highlighted by Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO.
- A notable addition to Symbotic’s customer base includes the healthcare sector with Medline becoming their first client in this vertical.
Operational Metrics
- Gross Profit for Q4 FY2025:
- $127 million, up from $96 million in Q4 FY2024, reflecting a gross margin of 20.6%, up from 17.1% year-over-year.
- Adjusted Gross Profit (Q4):
- Reached $136.8 million, resulting in an adjusted gross profit margin of 22.1%, compared to 17.9% in Q4 FY2024.
Future Guidance
- For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, Symbotic projected revenues between $610 million to $630 million and adjusted EBITDA between $49 million to $53 million.
Cash Flow
- Free Cash Flow (Q4):
- $494 million, significantly improved from -$121 million in Q4 FY2024.
- Operating Cash Flow:
- Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $530 million in Q4 FY2025.
Shareholder Actions
- Symbotic did not declare a quarterly dividend in the financial results announcement.
- There were no specific disclosures regarding share repurchase programs within the report.
Summary
Symbotic’s financial performance in Q4 FY2025 showcases a strategic focus on revenue growth, operational efficiency, and a solid cash position. The company continues to adapt and grow in the rapidly-evolving landscape of supply chain automation as it enters fiscal year 2026 with optimism and promising projections.
| (in thousands, except share and per share information) | Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2025 | June 28, 2025 | September 28, 2024 | September 27, 2025 | September 28, 2024 | |
| Revenue: | |||||
| Systems | $582,329 | $559,108 | $536,447 | $2,118,868 | $1,705,440 |
| Software maintenance and support | 9,271 | 8,121 | 5,893 | 29,602 | 14,173 |
| Operation services | 26,857 | 24,892 | 22,226 | 98,452 | 68,566 |
| Total revenue | 618,457 | 592,121 | 564,566 | 2,246,922 | 1,788,179 |
| Cost of revenue: | |||||
| Systems | 456,157 | 457,911 | 442,009 | 1,710,446 | 1,466,841 |
| Software maintenance and support | 2,827 | 1,756 | 2,748 | 8,562 | 8,949 |
| Operation services | 32,352 | 24,832 | 23,392 | 105,304 | 66,723 |
| Total cost of revenue | 491,336 | 484,499 | 468,149 | 1,824,312 | 1,542,513 |
| Gross profit | 127,121 | 107,622 | 96,417 | 422,610 | 245,666 |
| Operating expenses: | |||||
| Research and development expenses | 58,732 | 52,147 | 40,130 | 216,013 | 173,457 |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 83,638 | 75,670 | 45,399 | 298,730 | 188,934 |
| Restructuring charges | 6,513 | 16,361 | — | 22,873 | — |
| Total operating expenses | 148,883 | 144,178 | 85,529 | 537,616 | 362,391 |
| Operating income (loss) | -21,762 | -36,556 | 10,888 | -115,006 | -116,725 |
| Other income, net | 8,076 | 8,451 | 9,416 | 36,063 | 37,042 |
| Income (loss) before income tax | -13,686 | -28,105 | 20,304 | -78,943 | -79,683 |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 423 | -44 | -4,110 | 1,627 | -4,212 |
| Loss from equity method investment | -5,885 | -3,776 | -240 | -13,716 | -777 |
| Net income (loss) | -19,148 | -31,925 | 15,954 | -91,032 | -84,672 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | -15,526 | -26,012 | 13,118 | -74,095 | -71,182 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders: | $-3,622 | $-5,913 | $2,836 | $-16,937 | $-13,490 |
| Income (loss) per share of Class A Common Stock: | |||||
| Basic and Diluted(1) | $-0.03 | $-0.05 | $0.03 | $-0.16 | $-0.14 |
| Weighted-average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding: | |||||
| Basic | 111,697,093 | 109,201,745 | 104,146,479 | 108,670,159 | 95,697,368 |
| Diluted(2) | n/a | n/a | 108,646,977 | n/a | n/a |
| (in thousands, except share data) | September 27, 2025 | September 28, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,244,993 | $727,310 |
| Accounts receivable | 186,705 | 201,548 |
| Unbilled accounts receivable | 181,658 | 218,233 |
| Inventories | 164,390 | 106,136 |
| Deferred expenses | 20,532 | 1,058 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 92,050 | 101,252 |
| Total current assets | 1,890,328 | 1,355,537 |
| Property and equipment, net | 117,649 | 97,109 |
| Intangible assets, net | 79,149 | 3,664 |
| Goodwill | 59,871 | — |
| Equity method investment | 123,034 | 81,289 |
| Other assets | 131,166 | 40,953 |
| Total assets | $2,401,197 | $1,578,552 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $286,669 | $175,188 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 200,442 | 165,644 |
| Deferred revenue | 1,242,312 | 676,314 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,729,423 | 1,017,146 |
| Deferred revenue | 124,932 | 129,233 |
| Other liabilities | 63,629 | 42,043 |
| Total liabilities | 1,917,984 | 1,188,422 |
| Commitments and contingencies | — | — |
| Equity: | ||
| Class A Common Stock, 3,000,000,000 shares authorized, 112,635,932 and 104,689,377 shares issued and outstanding at September 27, 2025 and September 28, 2024, respectively | 13 | 13 |
| Class V-1 Common Stock, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 74,693,311 and 76,965,386 shares issued and outstanding at September 27, 2025 and September 28, 2024, respectively | 7 | 7 |
| Class V-3 Common Stock, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 403,559,196 and 404,309,196 shares issued and outstanding at September 27, 2025 and September 28, 2024, respectively | 40 | 40 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,564,815 | 1,523,692 |
| Accumulated deficit | -1,340,862 | -1,323,925 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -2,695 | -2,594 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 221,318 | 197,233 |
| Noncontrolling interest | 261,895 | 192,897 |
| Total equity | 483,213 | 390,130 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $2,401,197 | $1,578,552 |