01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 24, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2025 results for the periods ended September 27, 2025, via an 8-K furnishing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
For the fourth quarter, revenue was $618 milliona, compared with $565 million in the year-earlier quarter. The company posted a net loss of $19 million in the quarter, versus net income of $16 million a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA of $49 million, compared with $42 million. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1,245 million at quarter end, an increase of $467 million from the prior quarter.
For fiscal year 2025, revenue was $2,247 millionb, reflecting 26% year-over-year growth, with a net loss of $91 million and adjusted EBITDA of $147 million. Free cash flow for the full year was $787.9 million, based on operating cash flow of $866.9 million, and fourth-quarter operating cash flow was $530.7 million. Restructuring charges totaled $22.9 million for the year.
Management highlighted the addition of Medline as its first health care vertical customer. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company expects revenue of $610 million to $630 millionc and adjusted EBITDA of $49 million to $53 million.
Management said the start of fiscal 2026 is consistent with expectations for customers' transition to its next-generation storage structure. The presentation cites a total backlog of about $22.5 billiond as of Q4 2025.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Q4 FY2025 revenue of $618 million, up from $565 million in Q4 FY2024; net loss of $19 million versus net income of $16 million a year earlier.
- Full-year FY2025 revenue of $2,247 million, reflecting 26% year-over-year growth; net loss of $91 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $147 million for FY2025 (Q4: $49 million), compared with $62 million for FY2024 as reported in the presentation.
- Free cash flow of $787.9 million for FY2025, driven by operating cash flow of $866.9 million, versus negative free cash flow of $102.5 million in FY2024.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $1,245 million at fiscal year-end, up $467 million from the prior quarter.
- Q1 FY2026 guidance: revenue of $610 million to $630 million and adjusted EBITDA of $49 million to $53 million.
- Deferred revenue rose to $1,242 million (current) from $676 million a year earlier, and the presentation cites approximately $22.5 billion of total backlog as of Q4 2025.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Symbotic perform in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025?
Revenue was $618 million, up from $565 million a year earlier. The company reported a net loss of $19 million, compared with net income of $16 million in the prior-year quarter, and adjusted EBITDA of $49 million, versus $42 million a year earlier.
What was Symbotic's full-year fiscal 2025 performance?
Revenue was $2,247 million, reflecting 26% year-over-year growth. The company posted a net loss of $91 million and adjusted EBITDA of $147 million, and free cash flow of $787.9 million.
What guidance did Symbotic provide for the first quarter of fiscal 2026?
The company expects first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $610 million to $630 million and adjusted EBITDA of $49 million to $53 million. Management said the start of fiscal 2026 is unfolding consistent with its prior expectations as customers transition to its next-generation storage structure.
Why did cash and cash equivalents increase substantially?
Cash and cash equivalents rose by $467 million from the prior quarter to $1,245 million. The fourth-quarter operating cash flow of $530.7 million, which included a $489.1 million increase in deferred revenue, was the main driver of the increase.
Did Symbotic add any notable customers?
Chairman and CEO Rick Cohen said the company added Medline, its first customer in the health care vertical.
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