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James Riccitelli

Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Needham & Company

James Ricchiuti is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Needham & Company, specializing in Advanced Industrial and Environmental Technologies. He covers notable companies such as Ametek, Cognex, IPG Photonics, MKS Instruments, and Itron, and is recognized for his analytical rigor and consistent industry outperformance, though specific metrics such as TipRanks success rates are not publicly disclosed. Ricchiuti began his analyst career in the 1990s, joining Needham & Company in 1999 after roles at First Albany Corporation and PaineWebber, and has since led influential research in the sector. He is a FINRA-registered securities professional, holding Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses, and is regularly cited for his expertise in institutional investment research.

James Riccitelli's questions to Symbotic (SYM) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

James Riccitelli asked about the significance of Symbotic's partnership with Nyobolt, a U.K. battery technology company, and how it might impact future deployments, including new projects and retrofits. He also inquired about geographic expansion plans for fiscal year 2026, specifically the opportunity to enter Europe beyond the existing Mexico site.

Answer

CEO Rick Cohen explained that all new batteries from February onwards would be Nyobolt, offering a 40-minute charge compared to the previous 8-minute ultra-capacitor charge, significantly improving bot reliability and system resilience to power flickers. He also confirmed that half of Symbotic's sales team is currently in Europe, expressing optimism about opportunities there due to demand for smaller, denser warehouses and the proven reliability of their systems.

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Question · Q4 2025

James Riccitelli inquired about the significance of the partnership with Nyobolt for battery technology, potential deployment plans (new projects vs. retrofits), and how geographic expansion, particularly into Europe, fits into fiscal year 2026 goals.

Answer

Rick Cohen (CEO, Symbotic) explained that all new bots from February onwards will use Nyobolt batteries, offering a 40-minute charge duration (up from 8 minutes for ultra-capacitors), significantly improving reliability during power flickers. He confirmed that half of Symbotic's sales team is in Europe, expressing optimism for the market due to smaller land spaces, restrictive labor laws, and Symbotic's proven reliability.

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