Symbotic Inc. (SYM), a leader in AI-enabled robotics technology for supply chains, saw its stock plummet 14.47% in pre-market trading on Thursday. The sharp decline follows the release of the company's fiscal third-quarter results, which, despite beating revenue expectations, raised concerns among investors due to disappointing fourth-quarter guidance and warnings of potential short-term revenue impacts.

For the third quarter ended June 28, 2025, Symbotic reported revenue of $592.1 million, surpassing analysts' expectations of $533.2 million and marking a 26% year-over-year increase. However, the company's net loss widened to $32 million, compared to $27 million in the same quarter last year. The mixed results, coupled with a cautious outlook, triggered the sell-off.

Three main factors contributed to the stock's decline. First, Symbotic provided lower-than-expected Q4 guidance, forecasting revenue between $590 million and $610 million, falling short of the $636 million analysts were expecting. Second, the company warned of a potential short-term revenue impact due to the launch of a next-generation storage structure, which is expected to cause schedule shifts. Lastly, despite strong revenue growth, the widening net loss raised concerns about the company's path to profitability. These factors overshadowed the better-than-expected Q3 performance, leading investors to reassess their positions in the rapidly evolving field of warehouse automation.