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Aurora Innovation Inc (AUROW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: AUROW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -56.83% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 2.6 | 52 Weeks Range 0.19 - 3.00 | Updated Date 06/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.19 - 3.00 | Updated Date 06/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.27 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -24.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) -43.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 1026937994 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 1026937994 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Aurora Innovation Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Aurora Innovation Inc. was founded in 2017 by Chris Urmson, Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell. It focuses on developing self-driving technology for trucks and ride-hailing vehicles. It went public via a SPAC merger with Reinvent Technology Partners Y in 2021.
Core Business Areas
- Aurora Driver: Development of a full-stack self-driving system, including software, hardware, and data services, for autonomous vehicles.
- Aurora Horizon: A subscription service designed for trucking companies looking to deploy autonomous trucks on long-haul routes.
- Aurora Connect: A planned service for ride-hailing applications leveraging the Aurora Driver.
Leadership and Structure
Chris Urmson is the CEO. The company has a structured engineering, product, and commercial team focused on autonomous driving solutions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Aurora Driver: The core self-driving technology platform. Market share is difficult to quantify precisely at this pre-revenue stage. Competitors include Waymo, TuSimple (delisted), and Plus. Aurora is focused on long-haul trucking applications.
- Competitors: Waymo,TuSimple (delisted),Plus
- Market Share Data (%):
- Aurora Horizon: A subscription-based service for deploying autonomous trucking. Revenue is emerging, but not yet significant. Competitors include Kodiak Robotics.
- Competitors: Kodiak Robotics
- Market Share Data (%):
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The autonomous vehicle industry is rapidly evolving, with significant investment and technological advancements. The long-haul trucking segment is a key target due to potential efficiency gains and driver shortages.
Positioning
Aurora focuses on the software and services aspect of self-driving, aiming to partner with established vehicle manufacturers. Its primary competitive advantage is its full-stack autonomous system designed for multiple vehicle types.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for autonomous trucking is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Aurora is positioning itself to capture a significant share through its subscription-based service and partnerships with vehicle manufacturers.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced leadership team
- Full-stack autonomous driving system
- Partnerships with major vehicle manufacturers
- Focus on long-haul trucking market
Weaknesses
- High cash burn rate
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Technology not yet commercially proven at scale
- Significant competition in the autonomous driving space
Opportunities
- Expansion of autonomous trucking routes
- Partnerships with logistics companies
- Advancements in sensor technology
- Government incentives for autonomous vehicle deployment
Threats
- Technological setbacks
- Regulatory hurdles
- Competition from established tech companies
- Economic downturn affecting freight demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOOG (Waymo)
- KOD (Kodiak Robotics)
- TRAT (TuSimple Group (delisted))
Competitive Landscape
Aurora competes with major tech companies and startups in the autonomous driving space. Its strengths lie in its full-stack solution and focus on trucking, while its weaknesses include high cash burn and dependence on regulatory approvals.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is primarily represented by technology development and partnership formation, not revenue generation.
Future Projections: Future growth is predicated on the successful commercialization of Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on commercializing Aurora Horizon, expanding testing programs, and securing partnerships.
Summary
Aurora Innovation is a pre-revenue company focused on developing autonomous driving technology, particularly for trucking. Its key strength lies in its full-stack solution and partnerships, but it faces challenges with high cash burn and intense competition. Successful commercialization of Aurora Horizon is critical. Securing substantial capital will be important. Future regulatory issues could delay the company's plans.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is estimated and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Aurora Innovation Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-05-10 | Co-Founder, CEO & Non-Independent Executive Chairman Mr. Christopher Urmson Ph.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 1800 | Website https://aurora.tech |
Full time employees 1800 | Website https://aurora.tech | ||
Aurora Innovation, Inc. operates as a self-driving technology company in the United States. It focuses on developing Aurora Driver, a platform that brings a suite of self-driving hardware, software, and data services together to adapt and interoperate various vehicle types and applications. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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