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Aurora Innovation Inc (AUROW)

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06/30/2025: AUROW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -56.83%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Key Highlights

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Market Capitalization 0 USD
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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

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Return on Assets (TTM) -24.16%
Return on Equity (TTM) -43.43%

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Aurora Innovation Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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
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  • Aurora Horizon: A subscription-based service for deploying autonomous trucking. Revenue is emerging, but not yet significant. Competitors include Kodiak Robotics.
  • Competitors: Kodiak Robotics
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Market Dynamics

industry overview logo 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.

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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

competitor logo 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.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • 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.

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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
Full time employees 1800

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.