10 Best Robotics Stocks to Buy for Automation Growth in 2025

Technological advancements, labor shortages and strategic investments are helping to drive the revenues and share prices of robotics stocks in 2025, led by Nvidia.

The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is a big catalyst for the sector as AI-powered robots become smarter, more adaptive and more autonomous, particularly in the food, consumer goods, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and supply-chain industries.

Despite that growth, the breadth of the sector means that not all robotics stocks are outperforming. The key to investing in the sector is to find undervalued gems with great upside. This guide features our 10 picks of the best robotics stocks worth considering right now. 

An in-depth look at these top robotics stocks

Here’s a closer look on the top robotics stocks to invest in. All of these companies have strong growth profiles and are increasing revenue.  

1. Nvidia: No signs of slowing down for this AI, robotics giant

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) should benefit for years from two megatrends: the growth of robotics and AI, as the company’s graphics processing units (GPUs), cloud services and software are crucial to both.

The stock is up more than 12% this year and more than 17% over the past year. Even with the potential of reduced sales in China, the semiconductor company’s future elsewhere remains bright.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Nvidia saw revenue of $44.1 billion, rising 12% from the previous quarter and up 69% year over year. Earnings per share (EPS) were $0.76, up 27% over the same year-earlier period. The one downside was that gross margin fell 17.9 points to 61%, due to tariffs. 

Nvidia’s strongest area of growth right now is in its Data Centers segment, where sales rose 73% year over year. However, it’s also seeing progress in its Automotive and Robotics segment, with sales rising 72% year over year.

In the quarter, it released the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open humanoid robot foundation model, and NVIDIA Blackwell systems to accelerate humanoid robot development. It also revealed it agreed to collaborate with General Motors to develop next-generation vehicles, factories and robots, using NVIDIA Omniverse, NVIDIA Cosmos and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX.

Despite concern about the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, it said it expects second-quarter revenue of $45 billion, give or take 2%, along with gross margin of between 71.8% and 72%.

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2. Intuitive Surgical: Dominant force in robotic-assisted surgery

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) rolled out its latest robotic surgery platform, the da Vinci 5, last year and in the first quarter, the company placed 147 da Vinci 5 systems and saw more than 32,000 procedures performed by the system.

While Intuitive is seeing increased competition from Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and PROCEPT BioRobotics in robotic-assisted surgery, Intuitive continues to benefit from its first mover status.

The company’s shares are up more than 1% so far this year and more than 191% over the past five years.

In the first quarter, revenue totaled $2.25 billion, rising 19% year over year, while EPS was $1.92, up 27%. A big reason for the surge was that the overall number of installed da Vinci platforms grew by 15% year over year to 10,189 systems. Those systems in turn provide revenue, both from a sales standpoint, but also from their maintenance costs.

For the year, Intuitive estimates that worldwide da Vinci procedure growth of approximately 15% and that non-GAAP gross profit margin will be within a range of 65% and 66.5% of revenue, compared to 69.1% in 2024, due to additional costs related to tariffs.

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3. ABB Group: Constantly evolving to remain competitive

ABB Group (OTC: ABBNY) was founded 142 years ago, initially bringing electrification to homes and railways in Sweden, and today it’s a maker of automation and electrical systems, parts and software. It sells robots, autonomous mobile robots and machine automation solutions, along with the software to run them.

The stock is up more than 7% this year and more than 174% over the past five years. The shares trade on the OTC market in the US, as well as on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

The Swedish firm is benefitting from increased demand for electrical applications, thanks to the growth of data centers, and its ability to provide green energy helps fit in with other trends, such as sustainability drive.

ABB deserves attention as a robotics stock as the company plans to spin off its robotics division into a separate company by the second quarter of 2026, to list it on stock exchanges as a separate entity. The ABB Robotics division has about 7,000 employees, and its 2024 sales of $2.3 billion accounted for about 7% of ABB Group’s overall revenue.

First quarter revenue rose 1% to $7.94 billion year over year, and EPS was $0.60, up 22%. The company also cut its net debt from $2.08 billion to $1.46 billion a year earlier. For the second quarter, it said it expects revenue growth in the mid-single digit range, and the operational EBITA margin to be flat compared to 19% in 2024.

ABB also said it will buy back $1.25 million of its own shares this year, and it raised its annual dividend by 3%, so that the yield is now roughly 1.8%. The company has increased its annual dividend for four straight years and has never lowered its dividend since instituting it in 2006.

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4. Medtronic: Revenue, EPS and dividend growth in one package

Medical device company Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) offers thousands of products across four portfolios: cardiovascular, neuroscience, medical surgical and diabetes.

Its modular Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, designed for minimally-invasive soft-tissue procedures, has been approved in Europe, Canada and Australia. It could soon come to the US as the company recently submitted the system for approval to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a urologic indication.

The stock is up more than 7% this year after a strong set of full-year and fiscal fourth quarter earnings. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 revenue was $8.9 billion rising 3.9% year over year, and EPS jumped 67% to $0.82. Full-year revenue was up 3% to $33.5 billion, and EPS rose 31% to $3.61.

The company has an attractive dividend that it has increased for 48 consecutive years, including a 1.4% boost in fiscal 2026 to $0.71, equaling a yield of around 3.32%. The dividend is well-covered with a payout ratio of 51%.

Medtronic plans to spin off its diabetes business into a separate company some time next year, so that’s worth keeping an eye on, but is likely to unlock more shareholder value. Looking to 2026, Medtronic says it expects revenue to rise by between 4.8% and 5.1%, and it sees non-GAAP EPS rising roughly 4%.

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5. GE HealthCare: Building automation, robotics into its medical product lineup

GE Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: GEHC) is a big player in medical products with 53,000 employees. It specializes in healthcare services, medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and integrated, cloud-first AI-enabled applications and data analytics.

GEHC operates in four segments: Imaging, Advanced Visualization Solutions, Patient Care Solutions, and Pharmaceutical Diagnostics. The stock is down more than 4% so far this year.

It doesn’t have a separate robotics division, but the company has several products that incorporate robotics and AI. These include its Voluson Expert Series ultrasound, which incorporates AI-driven features and automation tools to enhance imaging performance and exam efficiency.

Its Prostate Volume Assist system, which uses AI to measure the prostate’s volume to help determine if the organ is cancerous, also belongs in this group. It also used Nvidia technology to develop the SonoSAMTrack, which uses AI to help segment on ultrasound images.

All of the company’s segments had a strong first quarter. The company cited strong demand for its imaging equipment, particularly in oncology and cardiology, as well as a big uptick in orders. First-quarter revenue was $4.78 billion, up 2.8% year over year, as well as EPS of $1.23, which rose 50.6% from a year earlier.

While the potential impact of tariffs is a concern, the company mostly reiterated its guidance for the year, as it expects organic revenue growth of 2% to 3%, and adjusted EPS of between $3.90 and $4.10. That would be down 13% to 9% from the 2024 adjusted EPS.

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6. Zebra Technologies: Making workflows and data tracking smarter

Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA)makes hardware and software for digitizing and automating workflows for various industries. Its rugged handheld tablets are primarily used in healthcare, retail, manufacturing and transportation.

It should see continued growth as more companies rely on data-tracking services and supply chain analytics. Zebra has been active in acquisitions, with 10 over the past decade, including buying Photoneo, a maker of 3D machine vision technology, this year.

The stock is down more than 20% this year after the company said it expects a gross profit impact of about $70 million this year from the Trump tariffs. However, it may be less affected by tariff concerns than some of its competitors as it has over the past 10 years, reduced its imports from China into the US to approximately 30% from 85%.

In the first quarter, revenue was $1.3 billion, up 11.3% year over year, and EPS was $2.62, rising 17.4%. For the full year, it said it expects revenue to climb between 3% to 7%, and Non-GAAP diluted EPS to be between $13.75 and $14.75, compared to $13.52 in 2024.

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7. PTC Inc.: Bringing efficiency to automation through software

PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) operates in two segments: product data authoring software and product data management and process orchestration software. It has had eight consecutive years of double-digit top-line growth (in revenue and ARR), as more companies turn to PTC software to improve efficiency.

The fast-growing stock, while down more than 7% this year, is up more than 124% over the past five years.

In the second quarter, annual run rate (ARR), its preferred operational metric, rose 10% year over year to $2.29 billion. ARR represents the annualized value of the company’s portfolio of active subscription software, SaaS (software as a service), hosting, and support contracts as of the end of the reporting period.

Revenue was $636 million, up 6% year over year. EPS rose 42% to $1.35. However, that figure is slightly misleading as it includes a non-cash tax benefit of $4.2 million or $0.03, due to the release of a tax reserve related to prior years.

The company issued conservative guidance for the third quarter, showing it expects revenue to be between $560 million to $600 million, up 11.9% year over year at the midpoint. It also said it expected third-quarter EPS to be between $0.56 to $0.88, down from $0.98 in the same period a year earlier.

For the year, it raised revenue guidance to say it expected revenue between $2.445 billion and $2.565 billion, up 10% at the midpoint. It also said it expected full-year EPS to be between $3.78 and $4.73, an increase of 37.5% at the midpoint.

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8. UiPath: Making smarter chatbots for various industries

UiPath (NYSE:PATH) focuses on what it calls agentic automation, helping other companies to use AI agents to autonomously execute and optimize complex business processes. The process of agentic automation is AI-powered and enables software to make decisions based on its understanding of a situation and goals.

The stock is up less than 1% so far this year but up more than 4% over the past year.

The company’s platform helps healthcare companies, insurance companies, financial companies, and other diverse industries to do task mining, workflow orchestration and process optimization, using end-to-end automation. The company boasts a 108% dollar-based net retention rate among its customers. 

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company posted revenue of $357 million, up 6% over the same period a year earlier. Annual run rate (ARR) rose 12% year over year to $1.693 billion. UiPath posted a loss per share of $0.04, compared to a loss per share of $0.05 in the first quarter of 2025.

The company’s 2026 full-year guidance calls for revenue of between $1.549 billion and $1.554 billion, up from $1.43 billion in 2025. It also sees ARR of between $1.820 billion and $1.825 billion, up from $1.666 at the end of 2025.

One concern is the company isn’t consistently profitable yet. It reported its first quarter of positive EPS in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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9. Symbotic: In the right place for growing warehouse automation

Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) is an automation technology leader, focusing on the supply chain for major retailers, wholesalers and food and beverage companies.

Its SymBots are part of 15-year contracts that provide huge automated storage and sorting systems, along with supporting software and maintenance services. Its clients include Walmart, Target, Albertson’s and others. 

In the second quarter, revenue rose 40% year over year to $550 million, and thanks mainly to that result the stock is up around 55% so far this year.

It isn’t consistently profitable, but its net loss of $21 million represents an improvement of 61.8% over the same period last year. It has adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $35 million, up 288% year over year. 

A report by Grand View Research says the global logistics robot market is expected to grow from $14.5 billion in 2024 to $35 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9% in that period.

The reasons for that are an increased demand for automation, technological advancements and a surge in e-commerce and omnichannel retailing. Symbotic stands to benefit from that trend.

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10. Teradyne: Looking to emerge stronger from robotics shakeup

Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) makes automated test equipment and advanced robotics systems. It operates in three different segments: Semiconductor Test, Robotics and Product Test. Its Robotics segment has two separate divisions devoted to robotics: Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Universal Robots (UR).

The stock is down more than 27% this year after the company issued disappointing second-quarter guidance even after reporting good numbers overall for the first quarter. The company recently shook up both robotics divisions, with Jean-Pierre Hathout moving over from MiR to take over the UR segment, and Kevin Dumas taking over as president of MiR. 

First-quarter revenue totaled $686 million, rising 14% from a year earlier. Earnings per share (EPS) was $0.61, up 52.5% over the same year-earlier period. The driver for the revenue growth was its Semiconductor Test, which was responsible for $543 million in revenue. Robotics had $69 million in sales, down 21% year over year.

In the second quarter, the company expects revenue of between $610 million and $680 million, and non-GAAP EPS in a range from $0.41 to $0.64.

The key is that the company should continue to see continued growth in Semiconductor Test and that will help it survive any short-term woes in robotics.

It has helped its stock with $159 million in share repurchases in the first quarter and it also has a quarterly dividend, which it raised by 9% last year to $0.12, equaling a yield of 0.56%.

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Year-to-date performance of these top-ranked robotics stocks

Compare our top picks, based on their year-to-date performance and price-to-earnings ratio, in an easy-to-view format.

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The case for investing in robotics stocks

The rationale for investing in robotics stocks is fundamentally strong, rooted in the ongoing global shift towards automation and an increasing demand for efficiency across industries. As businesses grapple with labor shortages, rising operational costs, and the need for enhanced productivity, robotics provides a powerful solution. 

The integration of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning is making robots more versatile, intelligent, and capable of performing complex tasks with greater precision and less human intervention.

This technological leap is expanding the applications of robotics far beyond traditional manufacturing, into burgeoning sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and even personal assistance, creating a vast and growing addressable market that promises significant long-term revenue growth for companies at the forefront of this innovation.

The main types of robotics stocks 

Robotics is a wide sector and will continue to broaden as the use of robotics increases across sectors. These are the main types of robotics stocks to consider:

• Manufacturing stocks: Industrial robots are widely used in factories for assembly, welding, painting, and quality control.
• Healthcare stocks: Robots assist in surgeries, rehabilitation, patient care, and even dispensing medications.
• Logistics and warehousing stocks: Robots are used for inventory management, order fulfillment, and transporting goods.
• Exploration stocks: Robotic spacecraft and rovers explore distant planets and hazardous environments.
• Agriculture stocks: Robots can help with planting, harvesting, and monitoring crops.
• Service and consumer stocks: Examples include robotic vacuum cleaners, delivery robots, and even humanoid robots for assistance and entertainment.

Pros and cons of investing in the robotics sector now 

The growth of the robotics sector makes investing in robotics compelling. We have compiled some of the advantages and the disadvantages of investing in robotics companies.

Some of the benefits of investing in robotics stocks

• High growth potential: The robotics market is experiencing significant growth, driven by advancements in AI, machine learning, and increased demand for automation across various sectors.  
• Diverse applications and market expansion: Robotics is not limited to factory automation. It’s expanding into numerous fields such as healthcare (surgical robots), logistics (warehouse robots, autonomous delivery), agriculture, defense, and even consumer products (home cleaning robots). This broad applicability creates diverse investment opportunities and can provide portfolio diversification.
• Technological advancements: Continuous innovation in AI, computer vision, and battery storage is making robots more capable, adaptable, and cost-effective, opening up new possibilities and markets.
• Competitive advantage for adopters: Companies that effectively integrate robotics often gain a significant competitive advantage, forcing their rivals to adopt similar technologies, which further drives industry growth.

Some of the drawbacks of investing in robotics stocks 

• High volatility: Like many emerging technology sectors, robotics stocks can be highly volatile and subject to significant market fluctuations. This is especially true for newer companies that may be valued based on future potential rather than current profitability.
• Technological uncertainty and obsolescence: The rapid pace of technological advancement means that today’s leading technology could become obsolete quickly, impacting a company’s competitive position.
• “Hype” vs. reality: Some companies in the robotics space may be overhyped, leading to inflated valuations based on promises rather than proven business models and execution. Investors need to be wary of “AI washing” where companies overstate AI’s involvement in their products.

A summary of the benefits and drawbacks of investing in robotics stocks

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How t​​o invest in robotics stocks? 

The growth expected in robotics stocks make many of them good long-term investments, particularly for investors willing to be patient. The industry is changing rapidly, so investors need to be current with industry news to make sure a particular stock’s niche isn’t being eroded by competition.

Look for companies with strong moats, revenue growth and improved profitability. Many robotics companies are relatively new, so not all of them have strong financials. Some steps to use to determine the best robotics stocks.

Choosing the best robotics stocks for your portfolio: 4 easy steps

Several factors to keep it mind when it comes to seeking the best robotics stocks for 2025:

1. Understand the robotics sectors

Robotics stocks break down into three sectors: industrial robotics companies, such as Rockwell or Symbotic, that supply robots used in manufacturing, automation or logistics; medical robotics companies such as Intuitive Surgical or Medtronics that specialize in surgical robotics.

There are also software-oriented robotics, such as UiPath or PTC, that deliver the software that enables robotics systems. 

2. Make sure a stock has a clear path and strategy for growing its business

Examine investor news and presentations to be sure the company has specific goals for revenue and market share. Ensure that the company has identified its target market and has a sound strategy for reaching that market. If it does have targeted goals, make sure it has short-term goals as well as five-year plans for revenue growth.

3. See if the company’s moat is sustainable

Early movers have an advantage in any new technology, but that advantage won’t last if the company doesn’t have an edge. For example, Nvidia’s size and dominance in developing components used for robotics won’t be easy to overcome because its processes are expensive to build and maintain.

Symbotic also has a big edge because it is already entrenched with some of the larger retailers.

4. Take a look at the company’s financials 

Don’t just look at the most recent quarter. Go back at least two years to see the direction the company is headed in, looking at the balance sheet, how much debt it is carrying and the rate of revenue growth.

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Other ways of investing in the robotics industry

Stocks aren’t the only way to invest in the robotics industry, which is quite varied. Here are a few other ways to invest in robotics:

Investing in robotics-based ETFs 

Investors who don’t have the time or the inclination to do all the research required to find solid robotics stocks can still invest in the sector by investing in robotics ETFs.

Here are a few examples:

• The ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (NYSE ARCA: THNQ)
• The ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF (NYSE ARCA: ROBO)
• The VanEck Robotics ETF (NASDAQ: IBOT)

One advantage of these robotics ETFs is they provide a diverse exposure to the sector.

Use eToro’s AI-Revolution Smart Portfolio

While eToro doesn’t have a specific robotics Smart Portfolio, it does have an AI-Revolution Smart Portfolio. It’s designed to capitalize on the vast potential of artificial intelligence, which focuses on creating intelligent machines that can mimic human cognitive functions.

If you’ve been following the sector this year, you are likely to have your own thoughts on generative AI tools like ChatGPT and their implications for the future of work.

The portfolio employs a two-pronged strategy: it allocates capital to companies that provide the essential technological infrastructure for AI applications, including software, cloud services, semiconductors, and broader computing, while also investing in leading firms that are strategically integrating AI into their business models.

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Trading CFDs on robotics stocks and ETFs

Many brokers, including eToro, will allow you to trade robotics stocks via contracts for difference (CFDs), enabling traders to gain exposure to the robotics sector without owning the underlying assets.

Trading these stocks and ETFs through CFDs, betting on their price, without buying these assets, could be an attractive option for many investors, if they understand what factors move the prices of these securities.

With CFDs you can bet on rising as well as falling markets. Read our guide on CFDs to find out how they work.

You may be able to trade CFDs with leverage, a loan from your broker, which may enable you to take a larger position than your deposit. That, however, carries high risk, as it amplifies your gains as well as your losses. Therefore, it’s only recommended for experienced traders.

Note: CFD trading is not available in the US.

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Methodology: Choosing the best robotic stocks

We looked for companies that are on the cutting edge of robotics, with an emphasis on revenue growth and improved profitability.

Understand the business thoroughly 

Only invest in businesses you truly understand. If you can’t explain how the company makes money, its competitive landscape, and its long-term prospects in simple terms, don’t invest.

This prevents you from chasing trendy or complex companies you don’t grasp. Research the company’s products/services, industry, target market, and management team. Read annual reports (10-K), quarterly reports (10-Q), and investor presentations.

What’s the stock’s financial health?

We looked for stocks with consistent growth in revenue and healthy profit margins, solid debt-to-equity ratio, and reasonable valuations. 

Does it have a financial moat?

We looked for robotics companies with a “moat” – a sustainable competitive advantage that protects its long-term profitability and market share. Examples include:

• Brand power: (e.g., Nvidia or Medtronic)
• Cost advantage: (e.g., UiPath’s chat bots)
• High switching costs: (e.g., Intuitive Surgical or GE HealthCare and Symbotic)
• Patents/proprietary technology: (e.g., UiPath, Intuitive Surgical, and Teradyne)

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