01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed February 4, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) reported first quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended December 27, 2025, in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and a supplemental investor presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
Revenue was $630 milliona, up 29% year-over-year from $486.7 million, and the company reported net income of $13 million, compared with a net loss of $17 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA reached $67 million, versus $18 million a year earlier. Gross profit margin was 21.2% and adjusted gross profit margin was 23.4%, compared with 16.6% and 17.7% in the year-ago quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.8 billionb at quarter end, a $574 million increase from the prior quarter that includes $424 million of net proceeds from a Class A common stock issuance. Operating cash flow was $191.5 million and free cash flow was $189.5 million for the quarter. The investor presentation cites approximately $22.3 billion of total backlog and 51 operational systems with 57 systems in deployment.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Symbotic expects revenue of $650 million to $670 millionc and adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $75 million. The company notes it is not providing net income guidance because reconciling forward-looking adjusted EBITDA to net income is unavailable without unreasonable effort.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Revenue of $630 million for Q1 FY2026, up 29% year-over-year, with systems revenue of $590.3 million.
- Net income of $13.4 million versus a net loss of $16.9 million a year earlier; net income attributable to common stockholders was $2.6 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $66.9 million, nearly quadrupling from $17.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Gross profit margin of 21.2% and adjusted gross profit margin of 23.4%, both higher than the year-ago 16.6% and 17.7%.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $1.82 billion, including $424.4 million of net proceeds from a Class A common stock issuance; free cash flow of $189.5 million.
- Q2 FY2026 outlook calls for revenue of $650–$670 million and adjusted EBITDA of $70–$75 million.
- Investor presentation cites approximately $22.3 billion of backlog and 57 systems in deployment, with 51 operational systems.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Symbotic perform in the first quarter of fiscal 2026?
Revenue rose 29% year-over-year to $630 million, the company swung to net income of $13 million from a prior-year net loss of $17 million, and adjusted EBITDA reached $67 million. Gross margins also improved year-over-year.
What is the company's outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2026?
Symbotic expects revenue of $650 million to $670 million and adjusted EBITDA of $70 million to $75 million. It does not provide net income guidance, citing the unavailability of reconciling information without unreasonable effort.
How did Symbotic's cash position change during the quarter?
Cash and cash equivalents rose by $574 million to $1.8 billion. The increase included $424 million of net proceeds from a follow-on offering of Class A common stock, and operating cash flow was $191.5 million.
What is the company's backlog and deployment status?
The investor presentation cites approximately $22.3 billion of total backlog as of Q1 2026, with 57 systems in deployment and 51 operational systems.
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