Serve Robotics Inc.(US:SERV) The Motley Fool·2026-01-13 08:02Core Insights - The article discusses the rapid growth of Serve Robotics, a company specializing in food delivery robots, and highlights its potential in the physical AI sector, particularly after receiving recognition from Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang [3][5]. Company Overview - Serve Robotics is focused on deploying autonomous robots for the $450 billion last-mile food delivery market, with a median delivery distance of 2.5 miles in the U.S. and a cost of approximately $1 per delivery [3]. - The company operates the largest sidewalk delivery fleet in the U.S. with over 2,000 robots and has partnerships with major companies like Uber and DoorDash [4][5]. Financial Performance - In Q3, Serve Robotics reported a revenue increase of 209% to $687,000, although it also experienced a significant loss of $33 million, which increased nearly fourfold [6]. - The company aims to increase its revenue tenfold by 2026 based on preliminary projections [6]. Operational Metrics - Delivery volume surged by 66% quarter over quarter and 300% year over year, attributed to rapid geographical expansion [7]. - Serve Robotics currently serves over 3 million people and 1 million households across cities like Chicago, Dallas, Miami, and Los Angeles, with plans to deploy over 1 million robots [7]. Market Sentiment - Wall Street analysts are highly optimistic about Serve Robotics, with all seven analysts rating the stock as a buy and an average price target of approximately $19, indicating a potential upside of 28% [8]. - One analyst has set a particularly high price target of $26, suggesting a potential upside of 77% [9]. Future Outlook - Analysts believe Serve Robotics is well-positioned for growth in the physical AI sector, with significant catalysts expected in 2026 [10]. - The company is seen as a top investment opportunity in physical AI, despite its current lack of profitability and high valuation [11].