Why Serve Robotics Stock Climbed 14% in October

Core Insights - Serve Robotics shares increased significantly after the company deployed its 1,000th delivery robot, launched services in Chicago, and announced a partnership with DoorDash [1][4][5] Company Developments - Serve Robotics launched its service in the Chicago metro area, marking its entry into the Midwest and expanding to 14 neighborhoods [3] - The company announced it is on track to have 2,000 active robots by the end of the year [4] - A partnership with DoorDash was announced, starting in Los Angeles and set to expand to other cities, enhancing its collaboration with major delivery apps [5] Financial Performance - The stock finished the month up 14%, despite volatility, driven by positive news [2] - Serve Robotics reported minimal revenue, earning less than $1 million per quarter, and had $116.7 million in cash at the end of the second quarter [10] - The company raised $100 million through a direct stock offering, which led to a 16% drop in shares due to investor concerns over dilution [6][10] Market Reactions - The stock jumped 29% following the DoorDash partnership announcement but faced a decline due to the stock offering [6] - Northland raised its price target for Serve Robotics from $23 to $26, citing the new partnership and growth potential in physical AI [7]