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Symbotic Acquires Walmart’s Robotics Business, Boosts Partnership
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Symbotic Acquires Walmart’s Robotics Business, Boosts Partnership

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Symbotic ( (SYM) ) has provided an update.

On January 15, 2025, Symbotic Inc. agreed to acquire Walmart’s Advanced Systems & Robotics business, strengthening their long-term partnership to automate Walmart’s supply chain. This acquisition, along with a new Commercial Agreement, aims to enhance Walmart’s Accelerated Pickup and Delivery systems, potentially adding over $5 billion to Symbotic’s future backlog and expanding its market reach by $300 billion in the U.S. The transaction includes a $200 million cash payment and contingent considerations up to $350 million, contingent on the number of systems ordered. This strategic move is expected to close in Symbotic’s fiscal second quarter of 2025, further integrating Symbotic’s technology into Walmart’s operations.

More about Symbotic

Symbotic Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is a leader in automation technology, specifically focusing on A.I.-enabled robotics for the supply chain. The company reimagines warehouse and distribution processes for major retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies, enhancing the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of goods movement using advanced software and robotic platforms.

YTD Price Performance: 8.34%

Average Trading Volume: 2,398,946

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Buy

Current Market Cap: $14.76B

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