Symbotic Inc. ( SYM ) shares are trading higher Friday on continued upward momentum. The company announced on Thursday that it entered into agreements with Walmart de México y Centroamérica to implement its warehouse automation systems in two of the retailer’s locations.

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Symbotic ( SYM ) shares climbed more than 18% Thursday after the company said it will deploy its AI-powered robotic and software end-to-end systems at two Walmart distribution centers in Mexico. The first site is currently breaking ground and marks the largest system Symbotic ( SYM ) has deployed as a single-phase project.

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“We are pleased to welcome Walmex as a customer and to implementing state-of-the-art automation within its Mexican network that will enhance productivity in both its distribution centers and stores,” said Rick Cohen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Symbotic ( SYM ).

According to data from Benzinga Pro, Symbotic ( SYM ) shares are climbing on heavy volume Friday and trading well-above the stock’s 50-day moving average of $22.41.

Will SYM Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Symbotic ( SYM ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $38 on Symbotic ( SYM ). The Street high target is currently at $60 and the Street low target is $10. Of all the analysts covering Symbotic ( SYM ), 9 have positive ratings, 2 have neutral ratings and 3 have negative ratings.

In the last month, one analyst has adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Symbotic ( SYM ) have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Symbotic ( SYM ) is 38.74% down year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further upside ahead.

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SYM Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Symbotic ( SYM ) shares are up 8.69% at $29.90 at the time of publication Friday.

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