Walmart and Symbotic Expand Commercial Agreement to Support Supply Chain Transformation
Key Highlights
- ➤$6 billion initial commitment expands Symbotic-Walmart agreement across multiple locations
- ➤25 U.S. regional distribution centers will receive additional automation capabilities
- ➤Walmart plans automation supporting e-commerce inventory, storage capacity and product movement
- ➤Symbotic (SYM) and Walmart (WMT) target broader supply-chain opportunities globally
Expert Statements
Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Symbotic
“Our partnership with Walmart started with a single product over a decade ago, and now we offer a full end-to-end solution to help power Walmart's growth across its supply chain for years to come”
Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Symbotic
“This expanded agreement reflects the strength of that collaboration – a partnership defined by trust and shared ambition.”
Rob Montgomery, Executive Vice President for Walmart U.S. Supply Chain Operations
“At Walmart, we're focused on bringing more items to more customers and members, faster than ever. Our investments in the physical and digital supply chain help us serve them however they choose to shop, whether in stores, at the curbside or at home”
Rob Montgomery, Executive Vice President for Walmart U.S. Supply Chain Operations
“Our work with Symbotic over the years, including this expanded agreement, helps us improve service, grow capacity, simplify work for our associates and lower costs.”
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM), a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced an expanded commercial agreement to bring further automation capabilities to 25 U.S. regional distribution centers, while supporting additional opportunities across Walmart’s global supply chain network.
Symbotic continues to invest in innovations that use AI to improve supply chain performance. Under the expanded agreement, Symbotic will bring additional capabilities to Walmart's U.S. distribution network. This agreement also supports the continued growth of Walmart’s supply chain capabilities globally, helping deliver greater value for customers in markets around the world. The agreement includes an initial commitment of approximately $6 billion in spend, covering work over several years across multiple locations.
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