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iRobot Corp is a United state based consumer robot company. It designs and builds robots that assist consumers with the solutions for the activities to be carried out both inside and outside of the home. The company's consumer robot comprises a portfolio of solutions which includes cleaning, mapping and navigation, human-robot interaction, and physical solutions. The company operates in the business segment of Consumer robots. The consumer robot products are provided to the consumers by retail businesses and online stores. The company derives its revenue from the product sales. It sells the products across the United States and around the world.

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Il produttore di Roomba affronta sfide crescenti, ma il recente rialzo del titolo potrebbe segnalare un&#39;inversione di tendenza inattesa?

iRobot: un&#39;azienda in difficoltà? Cresce la concorrenza cinese

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The U.S. Commerce Department has reportedly banned&nbsp;Chinese artificial intelligence&nbsp;model&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44368717/chinas-deepseek-sparks-national-security-alarm-do-not-download-view-access-any-applications" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;on government devices</a>.
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Google parent&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) inked an agreement to&nbsp;acquire&nbsp;cloud security firm&nbsp;Wiz&nbsp;for<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44376743/google-parent-alphabet-to-acquire-wiz-in-32-billion-deal-its-biggest-bet-yet" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $32 billion in an all-cash deal</a>.
Young Liu, the CEO of&nbsp;Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXCOF#OTC">FXCOF</a>), also known as&nbsp;Hon Hai Technology, has publicly criticized President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;tariff policy, warning it&#8217;s creating chaos for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">tech giants like </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">and </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44349466/trump-trade-policy-a-big-headache-for-customers-says-apple-supplier-foxconns-ceo-very-very-hard-to-predict-how-things-will-develop" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon.com, Inc</a>.&nbsp;
As the AI race intensifies,&nbsp;Baidu, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) has positioned itself as a serious contender by launching two new <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349635/baidu-says-its-new-ai-is-smarter-than-deepseeks-and-costs-half-as-much-excellent-multimodal-understanding-ability" rel="noreferrer noopener">models it says rival top competitors</a>.
Once a&nbsp;potential acquisition target&nbsp;for&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>),&nbsp;iRobot Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) — the maker of&nbsp;Roomba&nbsp;— is now playing catch-up to hold <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44349807/amazon-pursued-roomba-parent-once-but-now-the-companys-robot-vacuums-face-heat-from-chinese-rivals" rel="noreferrer noopener">its ground against Chinese competitors</a>.
On The Late Show with&nbsp;Stephen Colbert,&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;co-founder and tech entrepreneur&nbsp;Reid Hoffman&nbsp;voiced concern about&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;growing influence over&nbsp;U.S. government operations, warning that treating public service like a startup <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44369839/linkedin-co-founder-reid-hoffman-tells-stephen-colbert-why-elon-musk-running-the-doge-department-like-a-business-should-worry-us-all-government-and-companies-are-not-the-same" rel="noreferrer noopener">could come with serious consequences</a>.
Just days ahead of its expected unveiling,&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)&nbsp;subsidiary&nbsp;Google's Pixel 9a&nbsp;has appeared in full in hands-on video reviews, revealing the budget phone&#8217;s refreshed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44372020/google-pixel-9a-fully-leaks-in-hands-on-videos-before-launchflat-design-48mp-camera-and-5100mah-battery-revealed" rel="noreferrer noopener">design and upgraded specs</a>.
SoundHound AI, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOUN#NASDAQ">SOUN</a>) is presenting its conversational AI voice technology this week at the 2025 NVIDIA GPU Technology <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/25/03/44380519/soundhound-ai-at-2025-nvidia-gpu-technology-conference-in-car-voice-commerce-ecosystem-a-game-changer-for-automotivetech" rel="noreferrer noopener">Conference (GTC) in&nbsp;San Jose, California</a>.&nbsp;
A&nbsp;new memoir by a former&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) executive reveals how&nbsp;Facebook's massive campaign to promote Free Basics in India was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44351682/meta-whistleblower-reveals-how-a-low-ranking-indian-official-outsmarted-mark-zuckerberg-and-crushed-facebooks-free-basics-with-one-single-click" rel="noreferrer noopener">ultimately undone by a single click</a>.
A renowned industry analyst has said that&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GTC 2025 conference&nbsp;could serve as a key turning point for its stock—but only if the company tackles investor concerns around its next-gen AI chips, server <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44352209/gtc-2025-could-reignite-nvidias-stock-rally-but-only-if-b300-ai-server-roadmap-and-scaling-concerns-are-addressed-says-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">production, and the future of scaling laws</a>.
Nvidia is betting big on embodied AI, with a generalist robot brain that mimics human cognition and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44390580/nvidia-just-unveiled-a-humanoid-ai-brain-which-allows-robots-to-think-slow-jensen-huang-says-this-could-very-well-likely-be-the-largest-industry-of-all" rel="noreferrer noopener">could help fill a growing labor gap</a>.
Nvidia just landed another heavyweight deal—this time with&nbsp;General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>)—and it&#8217;s one that could shake <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/03/44399929/how-the-nvidia-gm-partnership-could-challenge-tesla-boost-uber" rel="noreferrer noopener">up&nbsp;the autonomous driving race.</a>
At the GTC 2025 conference in San Jose,&nbsp;Nvidia announced that the company&#8217;s newly released open-source software,&nbsp;Dynamo, can make China&#8217;s&nbsp;DeepSeek R1&nbsp;AI model 30 times faster <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">when run on its latest&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blackwell GPU</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44393971/nvidia-says-dynamo-can-make-deepseek-r1-30x-faster-with-blackwell-months-after-the-ai-model-sparked-selloff-leading-to-a-600-billion-drop-in-its-market-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;chips</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;dismissed reports that the company is involved in any&nbsp;negotiations to take over&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intel Corp's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44409577/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-shuts-down-rumors-of-intel-foundry-takeover-nobodys-invited-us-to-a-consortium" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) foundry operations</a>.
Short seller The Bear Cave has taken a swipe at Ibotta Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBTA#NYSE">IBTA</a>) in a new report highlighting slowing growth and collapsing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44420450/short-seller-says-ibotta-is-a-broken-business-bound-for-lower-share-prices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">customer and employee relationships</a>.
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Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly entering its annual Top 100 executive retreat this week. This comes amid&nbsp;mounting criticism over&nbsp;the company&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44350512/apples-ai-crisis-reaches-boiling-point-ahead-of-top-100-executive-retreat-tim-cook-and-key-execs-called-out-over-siri-failure-by-top-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">stalled artificial intelligence efforts</a>.
Security researchers found that the&nbsp;Passwords&nbsp;app introduced with&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s iOS 18&nbsp;was using unencrypted HTTP connections, exposing users to potential phishing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44390868/apples-new-passwords-app-left-users-exposed-to-phishing-attacks-for-months-due-to-serious-http-flaw-researchers-reveal" rel="noreferrer noopener">attacks until a quiet fix was issued</a>.
Eric Migicovsky, the creator of the original&nbsp;Pebble&nbsp;smartwatch, has said&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;iOS&nbsp;restrictions&nbsp;stifle innovation&nbsp;and make building third-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44411733/pebble-founder-echoes-mark-zuckerbergs-concerns-slams-apple-for-making-it-nearly-impossible-to-build-smartwatches-that-work-with-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">party wearables a painful uphill battle</a>.
After months of investor frustration,&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co.&#8217;s&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) leadership is once&nbsp;again on the defensive—this time pledging bold moves to recover <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44390468/samsung-apologizes-yet-again-for-ai-missteps-promises-major-deals-as-shareholders-fume-over-plunging-stock-our-company-failed-to" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost ground in AI and chip dominance</a>.
Qualcomm&nbsp;Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has launched three new Snapdragon G-series platforms designed to elevate handheld gaming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44392577/qualcomm-makes-a-renewed-push-into-handheld-gaming-unveils-3-new-snapdragon-g-series-gaming-chipsets" rel="noreferrer noopener">experiences across various platforms</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A new study suggests artificial intelligence has officially passed the meme Turing Test, with large language models now generating memes rated funnier <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44369538/ai-just-passed-the-meme-turing-test-study-finds-llms-now-create-funnier-memes-than-most-humans" rel="noreferrer noopener">than those created by the average human</a>.
A blockchain project backed by&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;is working to fight off AI bots in video games, one of the latest news pieces since the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranded from&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">Worldcoin&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44387858/sam-altman-wants-to-get-rid-of-ai-bots-in-video-games-heres-the-why-and-how" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Inc.</a>
Andrej Karpathy, the former&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;autopilot head&nbsp;and an ex-OpenAI&nbsp;researcher has outlined practical steps to improve digital privacy and security, offering a clear roadmap for anyone looking to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44391397/former-tesla-autopilot-head-shares-ultimate-digital-hygiene-tips-and-tricks-andrej-karpathys-no-brainer-guide-to-safe-and-private-computing" rel="noreferrer noopener">protect their online identity better</a>.

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Once a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/01/36719920/roomba-maker-irobot-struggles-with-potential-eu-rejection-of-amazon-acquisition-and-falling-sales-an">potential acquisition target</a> for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), iRobot Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) — the maker of Roomba — is now playing catch-up to hold its ground against Chinese competitors.
What Happened: iRobot, the company behind the iconic Roomba vacuum, is facing mounting pressure from Chinese tech manufacturers such as Roborock, Ecovacs, Xiaomi Corporation (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XIACY#OTC">XIACY</a>), and Dreame Technology, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/China-tech/Chinese-robot-vacuums-leave-Roomba-in-the-dust-with-arms-and-legs">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
Once considered the undisputed leader in the robot vacuum market, iRobot's global market share has dropped from 35% in 2015 to just 22% in 2023, according to Euromonitor.
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Beijing-based Roborock unveiled a new robot vacuum at CES 2025 featuring an AI-powered arm capable of picking up objects weighing up to 300 grams. The vacuum can recognize 108 objects out of the box, with room to program 50 more via app.
In Japan, where Roomba holds a 70% market share, Chinese rivals are rapidly gaining ground. Ecovacs is undercutting Roomba by nearly 30% with comparable features, while Xiaomi is preparing to launch robot vacuums in its new retail stores.
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Why It's Important: On Wednesday, it reported a 44% year-over-year <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44274332/why-consumer-robot-maker-irobots-stocks-are-plunging-today">drop in fourth-quarter sales</a>, totaling $172.03 million, surpassing the analyst consensus forecast of $171.00 million.
The company revealed significant uncertainty about its ability to sustain operations for at least 12 months following the release of its consolidated 2024 financial statements.
Due to these circumstances, it has canceled the fourth-quarter earnings call that was set for March 12, 2025, and is refraining from issuing a financial outlook for 2025 at this time.
Price Action: IRBT shares surged 21.11% on Friday, closing at $3.70. However, they dipped 0.27% in after-hours trading at the time of writing. Year-to-date, the stock has declined 53.46%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Purple Innovation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPL#NASDAQ">PRPL</a>) stock increased by 35.6% to $0.9 during Friday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $96.7 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>J-Long Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JL#NASDAQ">JL</a>) shares rose 18.36% to $4.64. The company's market cap stands at $14.5 million. </li>
<li>MEDIROM Healthcare Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRM#NASDAQ">MRM</a>) shares moved upwards by 17.8% to $0.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 million. </li>
<li>Sonder Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOND#NASDAQ">SOND</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.16% to $2.43. The company's market cap stands at $26.8 million. </li>
<li>iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) stock moved upwards by 14.85% to $3.51. The company's market cap stands at $107.4 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Mingteng International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTEN#NASDAQ">MTEN</a>) shares rose 14.44% to $5.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $39.2 million. </li>
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<li>Xponential Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPOF#NYSE">XPOF</a>) shares fell 37.6% to $7.57 during Friday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $244.2 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Linkage Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCB#NASDAQ">LGCB</a>) shares fell 23.39% to $0.17. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>Newegg Commerce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEGG#NASDAQ">NEGG</a>) shares decreased by 22.98% to $0.29. The company's market cap stands at $112.6 million. </li>
<li>Springview Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHL#NASDAQ">SPHL</a>) stock declined by 18.6% to $0.57. The company's market cap stands at $6.5 million. </li>
<li>ZSPACE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZSPC#NASDAQ">ZSPC</a>) shares fell 14.93% to $9.52. The company's market cap stands at $217.5 million. </li>
<li>Heidmar Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMR#NASDAQ">HMR</a>) stock decreased by 14.36% to $3.49. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $199.5 million. 
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Heidmar Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMR#NASDAQ">HMR</a>) stock increased by 54.1% to $3.93 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $224.4 million. </li>
<li>Fossil Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOSL#NASDAQ">FOSL</a>) shares increased by 31.1% to $1.67. The company's market cap stands at $88.5 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Phoenix Motor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEV#NASDAQ">PEV</a>) stock moved upwards by 22.37% to $0.64. The company's market cap stands at $29.2 million. </li>
<li>Brilliant Earth Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRLT#NASDAQ">BRLT</a>) shares increased by 16.26% to $1.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>China Liberal Education (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLEU#NASDAQ">CLEU</a>) shares rose 15.44% to $2.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $553.4 million. </li>
<li>Algorhythm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) shares moved upwards by 15.16% to $2.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) shares fell 29.7% to $2.32 during Thursday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $69.9 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Springview Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHL#NASDAQ">SPHL</a>) shares decreased by 27.44% to $0.9. The company's market cap stands at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Century Casinos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNTY#NASDAQ">CNTY</a>) shares decreased by 22.23% to $1.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $57.9 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Thunder Power Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIEV#NASDAQ">AIEV</a>) stock declined by 18.64% to $0.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.2 million. </li>
<li>Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>) stock fell 15.68% to $0.89. The company's market cap stands at $2.3 million. </li>
<li>iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) stock declined by 14.78% to $3.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $105.7 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. 
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Needham analyst James Ricchiuti reiterates iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Reiteration

Analyst Ratings

Needham Reiterates Hold on iRobotto Hold

Shares of consumer robot maker iRobot Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower in premarket</a> on Wednesday after the fourth-quarter FY24 earnings.
The company reported fourth quarter sales decline of 44% year-on-year to $172.03 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $171.00 million.
Adjusted EPS loss of $2.06 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the consensus</a> estimate loss of $1.73.
Gross margin for the quarter contracted 940 basis points to 9.4% and the gross profit plunged 71% to $16.4 million.
Operating expenses for the quarter decreased 30% to $77.5 million. The operating loss widened to $61 million.
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As of&nbsp;December 28, 2024, the company&#8217;s cash and equivalents totaled&nbsp;$137.95 million. Inventory reduced by 50% to $76 million.
As of&nbsp;December 28, 2024, iRobot had reduced its total headcount by approximately 51% to 541 since year-end 2023.
Yesterday, the company announced the availability of a suite of new Roomba&nbsp;vacuums and 2-in-1 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44261969" rel="noreferrer noopener">vacuums and mops with advanced features.</a>
Strategic Review: iRobot&#8217;s Board of Directors has initiated a formal strategic review to evaluate a broad range of alternatives, including, but not limited to, refinancing the company&#8217;s debt and exploring a potential sale or strategic transaction.
&#8220;As we move ahead, we will continue to take decisive action to reclaim our position as the industry leader and build on iRobot&#8217;s strong foundation centered around our globally recognized, iconic brand, Roomba,&#8221; said CEO Gary Cohen.
The company has added <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44271730/irobot-appoints-neal-p-goldman-to-board-of-directors" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neal P. Goldman&nbsp;as an independent</a> director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, expanding the size of the Board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
Goldman has a deep background in strategic planning, financial management and corporate turnaround consulting.&nbsp;
The company also disclosed there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">going concern for a period of at least 12 months</a> from the date of the issuance of its consolidated 2024 financial statements.
In light of such developments, the company has canceled its fourth-quarter results conference call, originally scheduled for today, March 12, 2025, and is not providing a 2025 outlook at this time.
Price Action: IRBT shares are trading lower by 34.5% at $4.13 in premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Why Is Consumer Robot Maker iRobot Stock Plunging Today?

iRobot's Board Of Directors Initiate A Formal Strategic Review To Evaluate Options Including Debt Refinancing And Potential Sale

iRobot shares are trading lower after the company disclosed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.06) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(1.73) by 19.08 percent. This is a 13.19 percent decrease over losses of $(1.82) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $172.03 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $171.00 million by 0.60 percent. This is a 44.06 percent decrease over sales of $307.54 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

iRobot Q4 Adj $(2.06) Misses $(1.73) Estimate, Sales $172.03M Beat $171.00M Estimate

iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) &nbsp;announced the availability of a suite of new technologically-innovative Roomba&nbsp;vacuums and 2-in-1 vacuums and mops with advanced features, ranging from debris-compacting systems to extending and retractable dual-spinning mop pads that tackle stubborn messes.

iRobot On Tuesday, Announced Suite of ROOMBA Floor Cleaning Robots

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $23.36 million. 
• Hello Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOMO#NASDAQ">MOMO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $365.05 million. 
• Chicago Atlantic Real (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REFI#NASDAQ">REFI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $14.19 million. 
• Waterdrop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Upland Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPLD#NASDAQ">UPLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $67.84 million. 
• VNET Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $284.88 million. 
• Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $107.94 million. 
• Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $200.59 million. 
• Arcos Dorados Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCO#NYSE">ARCO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.15 billion. 
• Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEAT#NASDAQ">SEAT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $194.15 million. 
• OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRX#NASDAQ">OPRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $30.36 million. 
• Navigator Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVGS#NYSE">NVGS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $120.87 million. 
• ABM Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABM#NYSE">ABM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $2.09 billion. 
• Smith Douglas Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDHC#NYSE">SDHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $265.85 million. 
• Amarin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRN#NASDAQ">AMRN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $32.37 million. 
• ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.49 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion. 
• Solo Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTC#NYSE">DTC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $161.60 million. 
• National Energy Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NESR#NASDAQ">NESR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $339.84 million. 
• iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.73 per share on revenue of $171.00 million. 
• Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $5.75 million. 
• BingEx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLX#NASDAQ">FLX</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• InspireMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSPR#NASDAQ">NSPR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $1.82 million. 
• United Homes Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHG#NASDAQ">UHG</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBIO#NASDAQ">HBIO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $24.15 million. 
• MagnaChip Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MX#NYSE">MX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $61.57 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTA#NASDAQ">VSTA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $110.28 million. 
• KLX Energy Services Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLXE#NASDAQ">KLXE</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.80 per share on revenue of $168.90 million. 
• Algoma Steel Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTL#NASDAQ">ASTL</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Comtech Telecom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $129.53 million. 
• Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Legacy Housing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGH#NASDAQ">LEGH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $44.59 million. 
• Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $36.66 million. 
• Montauk Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNTK#NASDAQ">MNTK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $56.32 million. 
• Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $9.65 million. 
• FreightCar America (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAIL#NASDAQ">RAIL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $152.02 million. 
• PHX Minerals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHX#NYSE">PHX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $8.93 million. 
• Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.82 per share on revenue of $1.64 billion. 
• SentinelOne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $222.33 million. 
• ContextLogic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOGC#NASDAQ">LOGC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• UiPath (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $425.34 million. 
• SenesTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNES#NASDAQ">SNES</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.50 per share on revenue of $710 thousand. 
• RCM Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCMT#NASDAQ">RCMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $79.00 million. 
• Beauty Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKIN#NASDAQ">SKIN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $77.45 million. 
• Fathom Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTHM#NASDAQ">FTHM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $84.70 million. 
• Cardlytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDLX#NASDAQ">CDLX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $63.63 million. 
• Biote (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTMD#NASDAQ">BTMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $51.20 million. 
• Limoneira (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMNR#NASDAQ">LMNR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $40.70 million. 
• Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVGW#NASDAQ">CVGW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $161.55 million. 
• KORU Medical Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRMD#NASDAQ">KRMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $8.89 million. 
• American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $1.60 billion. 
• Berry Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRY#NASDAQ">BRY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $173.00 million. 
• Phreesia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHR#NYSE">PHR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $108.91 million. 
• Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.97 per share on revenue of $5.66 billion. 
• electroCore (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECOR#NASDAQ">ECOR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.34 per share on revenue of $7.29 million. 
• AudioEye (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEYE#NASDAQ">AEYE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $9.73 million. 
• BGSF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGSF#NYSE">BGSF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $67.65 million. 
• CI&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CINT#NYSE">CINT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Companhia Siderurgica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SID#NYSE">SID</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.94 billion. 
• Performant Healthcare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHLT#NASDAQ">PHLT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $34.15 million. 
• Urgently (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULY#NASDAQ">ULY</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Assertio Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASRT#NASDAQ">ASRT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $28.67 million. 
• Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRHC#NASDAQ">QRHC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $73.63 million. 
• CPS Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPSH#NASDAQ">CPSH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEQU#NASDAQ">KEQU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Zedge (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDGE#AMEX">ZDGE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $7.71 million. 
• NextNav (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $1.73 million. 
• Monogram Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGRM#NASDAQ">MGRM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Fossil Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOSL#NASDAQ">FOSL</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Anika Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANIK#NASDAQ">ANIK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $29.00 million. 
• Aris Mining (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMN#AMEX">ARMN</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brilliant Earth Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRLT#NASDAQ">BRLT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $116.82 million. 
• Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.29 per share on revenue of $159.90 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
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<td>02/14/25</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
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<td>01/16/26</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
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<td>301</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
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<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IRBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>854</td>
<td>238</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>139</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.9K, with a price of $471.0 per contract. There were 18766 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45724 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.2K, with a price of $161.0 per contract. There were 27579 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22814 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $171.0K, with a price of $344.0 per contract. There were 697 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1482 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 340 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 410 contract(s) at a $17.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $254.2K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 4571 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 95 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 288 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.8K, with a price of $225.0 per contract. There were 1306 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 301 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RSI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSI#NYSE">RSI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 293 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 45 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.2K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 5906 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 296 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 18 day(s) on February 28, 2025. Parties traded 257 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 60 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $159.3K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 257 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LRN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 130 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $1080.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IRBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $184.0 per contract. There were 854 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 238 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 340 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.5K, with a price of $585.0 per contract. There were 2956 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 139 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Class Action Lawsuit Against iRobot Has Been Dismissed With Prejudice

Consumer robot maker iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) shares are trading lower after the company revealed preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001159167/000115916725000002/irbt-20250113.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">ending December 28, 2024</a>.
Based on preliminary financial results,&nbsp;the company projects a revenue of approximately $171 million (consensus $187.84 million), alongside an expected GAAP operating loss of $59 million and a non-GAAP operating loss of $47 million.
iRobot had previously expected fourth-quarter revenue to be $175 million &#8211; $200 million with a GAAP operating loss of $43 million – $34 million and a non-GAAP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41768381">operating loss of $31 million – $22 million.</a>
&#8220;Our preliminary results reflect higher-than-anticipated seasonal promotional spending to stimulate sell-through prior to our 2025 new product launches,&#8221;&nbsp;said CEO Gary Cohen.
In addition, iRobot faced a $8 million non-recurring charge related to the write-off of excess component inventory and losses from non-cancelable purchase commitments.
These factors contributed to the company&#8217;s operating loss and affected its gross margin in the fourth quarter.
Despite the challenges, Cohen emphasized that the company is undergoing significant transformations in its product development process, which is expected to improve long-term financial performance.
He also highlighted the company&#8217;s efforts to streamline operations while investing in growth areas that will drive future success.
As of the close of FY24, iRobot anticipates holding $134 million in cash and equivalents, exceeding its internal forecasts.
Looking ahead, iRobot is optimistic about returning to year-over-year revenue growth in 2025 as it rolls out new and improved products.
The company predicts that the second half of 2025 will outperform the first, with stronger sales driven by an expanded product line. However, the first quarter of 2025 is expected to reflect ongoing transitions in its product offerings.
With reduced product costs and quicker development cycles, iRobot expects improved margins and profitability as the year progresses.
Price Action: IBRT shares are trading lower by 19.5% at $8.41 on the last check Monday.
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iRobot Shares Plunge As Preliminary Q4 Results Misses Mark—But CEO Bets Big On 2025 Comeback

IRobot shares are trading lower after the company provided Q4 revenue guidance below estimates.

Based on preliminary financial results, iRobot expects fourth-quarter 2024 GAAP operating loss of approximately ($59) million and non-GAAP operating loss of approximately ($47) million.&nbsp;
The Company expects the second half of 2025 will be stronger than the first half of the year as its product lineup ramps up. The Company expects first-quarter 2025 results will continue to reflect a transitional period for its product line.&nbsp;
With the benefit of lower product costs and reduced development timelines, iRobot expects enhanced margins and improved profitability in 2025. iRobot will be sharing additional details, including its outlook for 2025, on its fourth-quarter and year-end 2024 conference call.

For 2025, iRobot Currently Expects To Return To YoY Top-line Growth As It Introduces New And Revitalized Products

The Company expects to report approximately $134 million in cash and cash equivalents as of the end of fiscal 2024, exceeding its internal forecast and continuing to improve its use of operating cash.
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