{
  "id": 7264450,
  "title": "Exclusive-IPO for humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics unlikely in 2027, executive says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/exclusive-ipo-for-humanoid-robot-maker-boston-dynamics-unlikely-in",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:12:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/exclusiveipo-for-humanoid-robot-maker-boston-dynamics-unlikely-in-2027-executive-says-4898876"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Dynamics, Hyundai Motor Group's humanoid robot division, is unlikely to embark on an initial public offering next year, according to a senior executive at the parent company. The firm has yet to scale its flagship Atlas robots for widespread deployment and remains unprofitable, which could hinder an IPO. Despite investor interest in Hyundai's robotics ambitions, driving Hyundai Motor shares to record highs earlier this year, a stock market debut for Boston Dynamics may still be years away. The executive emphasized that pursuing an IPO depends on various conditions and situations, without disclosing further details. Hyundai Motor Group has not publicly announced a timetable or valuation target for a potential Boston Dynamics listing, and the company was not available for comment outside business hours. Since unveiling the updated Atlas robot in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, investors and analysts have closely monitored the company's prospects for a U.S. IPO to finance its growth. Hyundai acquired a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics in 2021 and announced plans to make it a wholly-owned subsidiary by acquiring SoftBank's remaining 10% stake at an undisclosed valuation. The transaction was reportedly worth around 500 billion won. However, analysts remain skeptical about the feasibility of a 2027 IPO due to the challenges in deploying humanoid robots widely in factories and the company's current unprofitability.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Dynamics unlikely to IPO in 2027, exec says",
    "Firm unprofitable and hasn't scaled Atlas robots",
    "Hyundai's robotics ambitions drive investor interest"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Boston Dynamics' delayed IPO plans reflect its current priorities on scaling its humanoid robot technology and achieving profitability over meeting investor expectations for a swift stock market debut.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Exclusive-IPO for humanoid robot maker Boston Dynamics unlikely in 2027, executive says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/exclusive-ipo-for-humanoid-robot-maker-boston-dynamics-unlikely-in-7268858",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:13:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}