New York, Jan 23, 2026, 09:29 (EST) — Premarket
- Shares of Robo.ai climbed roughly 25% in premarket action following the announcement of a three-year reseller deal
- The company said the deal focuses on the Middle East, North Africa, and sections of Southeast Asia, aiming for revenue exceeding $100 million
- Traders will be watching to see if the rally lasts beyond the open, though the stock remains well under Nasdaq’s $1 bid-price cutoff
Robo.ai Inc shares surged roughly 25% to near 33 cents in premarket action Friday following news of a fresh AI infrastructure distribution deal. The Nasdaq-listed company’s stock ended Thursday at 26.11 cents.
This move is significant as Robo.ai aims to demonstrate a clearer route to revenue in a market that’s been tough on small-cap tech companies relying on promises. A steep premarket jump can attract quick money into thinly traded shares, only to dissipate rapidly once the opening auctions start.
The company is shifting its approach. It’s moving beyond merely promoting AI-driven autonomous systems and now positions itself as a key provider of the hardware powering those systems.
Robo.ai, headquartered in Dubai, announced a three-year “Gold Reseller” deal with The Ghazi Group, a U.S.-based AI infrastructure provider. The agreement covers distribution of edge inference servers, CPU/GPU systems, as well as storage and networking gear across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and select Southeast Asian markets. Robo.ai projects the partnership could unlock more than $100 million in revenue, focusing on recurring income from deployment, software licensing, and service contracts. CEO Benjamin Zhai emphasized that the company “cannot stand without” compute infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ghazi Group’s Shafi Khan said the collaboration aims to speed up progress in autonomous mobility. PR Newswire
The stock swung wildly in early trading, jumping over 40% as of Friday morning, according to one market report.
A quick heads-up: premarket action in low-priced stocks often gets blown out of proportion due to wider bid-ask spreads and patchy liquidity. Just a handful of orders can send prices swinging.
Robo.ai is also dealing with a balance-sheet strain and listing pressure. In a December filing, the company revealed new financing moves, including senior convertible notes and an equity purchase facility. At the same time, it disclosed receiving a Nasdaq notice for dipping below the $1 minimum bid price. The firm now has until June 8, 2026, to fix the issue or risk delisting.
Traders will be watching if the premarket spike sticks once the regular session starts and if the company offers more clarity on timing and initial orders from the reseller agreement. After that, the market is focused on the hard compliance deadline of June 8, 2026.
