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Investing.com -- Shares of iRobot Corp . (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:IRBT) plummeted 21% following the company’s issuance of a going concern warning. The robotic vacuum cleaner manufacturer reported a Q4 EPS loss of ($2.06), a downturn from the ($1.82) loss per share from the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter also fell sharply to $172 million from $307.5 million YoY.
The company’s recent press release highlighted a series of challenges and strategic moves aimed at steering the company back to profitability. iRobot’s going concern warning stems from uncertainties surrounding new product launches, consumer demand, competition, macroeconomic conditions, and tariff policies. These factors raise substantial doubts about iRobot’s ability to continue operations over the next 12 months.
iRobot’s financial struggles are further reflected in its full-year results, with 2024 revenue dropping to $681.8 million from $890.6 million YoY. Additionally, the company has taken significant steps to improve its financial position, including a headcount reduction of over 50%, a decrease in sales and marketing expenses, and a lower inventory level. Despite these measures, the company’s Q4 and full-year margins and earnings were negatively impacted by a non-recurring charge related to the write-off of excess component inventory and losses on non-cancelable purchase commitments.
To address its liquidity and financial position, iRobot has amended its existing term loan and is in discussions with its primary lender. The company’s board is also reviewing strategic alternatives, which may include refinancing debt or exploring a sale or strategic transaction. However, there is no set timeline for the conclusion of this review, and no assurance that it will result in any agreements or transactions.
The company’s recent product launch, which includes a range of new robotic vacuum cleaners, is part of its strategy to reclaim industry leadership and drive future revenue growth. Despite this, the company has canceled its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results conference call and has not provided a 2025 outlook, indicating the severity of its current financial challenges.
As iRobot navigates through this critical period, investors and market watchers will be closely monitoring the company’s ability to turn around its operations and address the concerns that have led to the current downturn in its stock price.
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