IRobot (IRBT) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.96 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.77. This compares to loss of $1.42 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -10.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this robotics technology company would post a loss of $2.03 per share when it actually produced a loss of $1.53, delivering a surprise of 24.63%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...

战略与运营 - 公司正在执行"iRobot Elevate"战略,专注于品牌、创新和运营表现[4] - 第二季度公司大幅降低了成本结构,通过积极的重组努力[5] - 公司将在2025年推出重大技术升级和新产品[7] - 公司通过ATM计划筹集了1230万美元,并大幅减少了35%的员工[13][15] 财务表现 - 第二季度收入位于预期的低端,受到更具挑战的消费者支出环境、市场竞争加剧和汇率影响的影响[6] - 2024年第二季度收入为1.66亿美元，同比下降29.7%[32] - 2024年上半年收入为3.16亿美元，同比下降20.3%[32] - 2024年第二季度毛利为2,746.6万美元，同比下降48.6%[32] - 2024年上半年毛利为6,356.7万美元，同比下降29.5%[32] - 2024年第二季度经营亏损为6,106.8万美元，同比减亏13.9%[32] - 2024年上半年经营亏损为4,916.8万美元，同比减亏67.7%[32] - 2024年第二季度净亏损为7,064.6万美元，同比减亏12.5%[32] - 2024年上半年净亏损为6,203.9万美元，同比减亏61.7%[32] 产品创新 - 公司推出了最先进的Roomba Combo 10 Max机器人+AutoWash Dock,代表了产品创新路线图的重要里程碑[7] - 中低端机器人销售占比有所下降,反映了Roomba Essential的推出[17] - Roomba Essential在日本市场表现出色,成为5-6月份最畅销的机器人吸尘器[18] 非GAAP财务指标 - 公司将股票激励费用、重组费用、战略投资收益/损失、债务发行成本等从非GAAP财务指标中剔除[52][53][54][55] - 2024年第二季度和上半年GAAP毛利率分别为16.5%和20.1%，非GAAP毛利率分别为16.7%和20.4%[57] - 2024年第二季度和上半年GAAP营业费用占收入比分别为53.2%和35.6%，非GAAP营业费用占收入比分别为45.6%和48.3%[58] - 2024年第二季度和上半年GAAP净亏损分别为7064.6万美元和6203.9万美元，非GAAP净亏损分别为5754.3万美元和10058.1万美元[61] - 2024年第二季度和上半年GAAP每股亏损分别为2.41美元和2.16美元，非GAAP每股亏损分别为1.96美元和3.50美元[62] 未来展望 - 2024年第三季度和全年GAAP毛利率预计为33%-34%和27%-28%，非GAAP毛利率预计为33%-34%和28%-29%[68] - 2024年第三季度和全年GAAP营业费用预计为7400万美元和267-271百万美元，非GAAP营业费用预计为6600万美元和291-295百万美元[69] - 2024年第三季度和全年GAAP营业利润(亏损)预计为-200万-100万美元和-56-(-42)百万美元，非GAAP营业利润(亏损)预计为700-1000万美元和-79-(-65)百万美元[70] - 公司Q3-24财年GAAP净亏损每股为($0.40) - ($0.30)[71] - 公司Q3-24财年非GAAP净亏损每股为($0.11) - ($0.01)[71] - 公司FY-24财年GAAP净亏损每股为($3.01) - ($2.55)[71] - 公司FY-24财年非GAAP净亏损每股为($3.77) - ($3.31)[71] - 公司Q3-24财年股票期权费用约为每股$0.23[71] - 公司FY-24财年股票期权费用约为每股$0.91[71] - 公司FY-24财年净并购和剥离收益约为每股($2.52)[71] - 公司FY-24财年重组及其他费用约为每股$0.82[71] - 公司Q3-24财年使用的股份数约为3,010万股[72] - 公司FY-24财年使用的股份数约为2,950万股[72]

文章核心观点 - 科技行业目前处于牛市,但市场下行可能导致科技股大幅下跌 [1][2] - 作者筛选了3只有下跌风险的科技股,包括Upstart Holdings、iRobot和Universal Electronics [3] Upstart Holdings - Upstart Holdings是一家提供个人贷款、汽车贷款等金融产品的公司,使用AI技术连接贷款方和消费者 [5][6] - 公司2023财年收入同比下降39%至5.14亿美元,交易量下降59%,净亏损从1.09亿美元增加至2.4亿美元 [7] - 公司预计2024年收入仅为1.25亿美元,较2023年可能再次下降 [8] - 分析师给予Upstart股票"持有"评级,但其财务表现和前景不佳 [9] iRobot - iRobot专注于家用清洁机器人,如Roomba扫地机器人等 [10][11] - 公司2023年收入下降25%至8.91亿美元,净亏损扩大 [13] - 尽管推出新产品并进行战略调整,但收入下滑和市场挑战仍突出公司经营困境 [14] - 分析师目前给予"持有"评级,但投资者可能需要考虑抛售 [15] Universal Electronics - Universal Electronics专注于物联网设备和无线遥控解决方案 [17] - 公司2023年收入下降23%至4.21亿美元,毛利率从28.1%下降至23.2%,净亏损7.64美元/股 [18] - 尽管公司在气候控制和家庭自动化领域有新项目,但财务数据仍令人担忧 [19] - 分析师给予"持有"评级,但考虑到公司表现疲弱和前景不佳,投资者可能需要抛售 [20]

NEW YORK, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against iRobot on March 8, 2024 with a Class Period from August 5, 2022 to January 26, 2024. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of iRobot have breached their fiduciary duties to the company. iRobot des ...

iRobot's first AutoWash™ Dock adds automatic mop pad washing and self-cleaning for a more hands-free customer experiencePowered by iRobot OS Intelligence, new Enhanced Dirt Detect™Technology recognizes and cleans the dirtiest areas even moreBEDFORD, Mass., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced its most advanced robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Combo® 10 Max Robot + AutoWash™ Dock. The newly designed 2-in-1 Roomba Combo 10 Max brings independ ...

BEDFORD, Mass., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today announced that it will issue its second-quarter 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The earnings press release will be posted to the company's investor relations website at https://investor.irobot.com/news-releases. On August 7, the company will host a live conference call and webcast to review the financial results and to discuss the company's outlook.Conference ca ...

As the field of robotics progresses and enters more and more industries, robotics stocks are becoming increasingly promising investments.AI machine learning (ML) are some of the critical aspects that have formed the basis of robotics today. The advancements in these technologies are allowing the robots to do more and work more efficiently.The application of robotics technology is on the rise in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain and even in sales. Some of them include industr ...

Beano5 iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:IRBT) used to be one of my go-to stocks in assessing the robotics theme. The company introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002, and I can still remember the novelty of seeing that little spinning robot vacuum in action. However, the company dropped off my radar after Amazon (AMZN) agreed to purchase the iRobot in August 2022, and I stopped following the company. To my surprise, I was recently browsing through stock charts of Consumer Discretionary stocks when I came ac ...

BEDFORD, Mass., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, announced the addition of Julien Mininberg, former chief executive officer of Helen of Troy, to its board of directors. Mr. Mininberg brings a wealth of global consumer product experience in areas including sales, marketing, retail, finance, mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, strategic planning and corporate turnarounds.iRobot announced the addition of Julien Mininberg to its board of ...

BEDFORD, Mass., June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today announced that it granted equity awards on June 7, 2024 as a material inducement to the employment of the company's newly-hired Chief Executive Officer, Gary S. Cohen. Notice of Issuance of Inducement Grant In connection with the appointment of Mr. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer effective May 6, 2024, iRobot granted Mr. Cohen employment inducement awards consisting of (a) 290,000 time-based restri ...