Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI) shares are ticking up in Thursday's premarket session, and it's not because of some flashy new electric car. The company's AI robotics division just signed a deal that could put its educational robots in more hands—and classrooms—across North America.
FF AI-Robotics has inked a memorandum of understanding with RobotShop, a major North American distributor of robotics products. The partnership means Faraday Future's EAI (Educational AI) robots will be available for purchase through RobotShop's channels, giving the company a much wider retail footprint.
This is more than just a distribution deal. It's a validation of Faraday Future's pivot toward robotics, which has been quietly gaining traction. As of April 30, 2026, the company has delivered 68 EAI robots and, importantly, achieved a positive product gross margin on those sales. That's a big deal for a company that's been burning cash on electric vehicles.
Shipments are expected to accelerate in May as Faraday Future pushes toward its first milestone: 200 units in the initial delivery quarter. Looking further ahead, management expects total shipments to exceed 1,000 units in 2026. That's scaling momentum, if they can pull it off.
The strategy has two prongs. On the B2B side, Faraday Future is deepening ties with K-12 schools and universities, aiming to secure robot procurement agreements and expand EAI-focused education camps. On the B2C side, the company wants to speed up the rollout of in-home education robotics, positioning its EAI learning system as a scaled product for U.S. households.
As for the numbers, Faraday Future is scheduled to report its next financial update on August 17, 2026 (estimated). Analysts expect a loss of 41 cents per share, an improvement from a loss of $1.20 in the prior period. Revenue is projected at $412,400, up from just $54,000. The stock carries a Buy rating, with Litchfield Hills initiating coverage in November 2025 at a $5 target.
FFAI shares were up 0.46% at $0.41 in premarket trading Thursday. Not a moonshot, but for a company that's been through the wringer, any green is welcome.
