By Sabela Ojea
Shares of Symbotic jumped after the company said it entered into commercial agreements with Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica to implement a warehouse automation system in two of its locations near Mexico City.
The stock was up 20% to $27.82 on Thursday. Shares have dropped 46% since the beginning of the year.
The AI-enabled robotics technology company didn't disclose financial details of the deal, but said the agreements in Mexico represent a meaningful progress for its strategic international expansion plans.
Symbotic established a new business entity, Symbotic Mexico, to serve customers in the country and tap into the growing global demand for warehouse automation.
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October 10, 2024 15:30 ET (19:30 GMT)
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