iRobot Corporation

OTCPK:IRBT.Q Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.2m

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iRobot Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

iRobot does not have a record of paying a dividend.

Key information

n/a

Dividend yield

8.6%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield8.6%
Future Dividend Yield0%
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
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Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ration/a

Recent dividend and buyback updates

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Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Dec 15

iRobot: Equity Holders Expected To Be Wiped Out In Bankruptcy - Strong Sell

Summary In recent weeks, shares of ailing vacuuming robot pioneer iRobot Corporation have rallied by almost 200% on massive volume. Momentum traders have been chasing the stock on hopes of the Trump administration's robotics push somehow benefiting the cash-strapped company. In recent weeks, the company has negotiated a restructuring support agreement with its Chinese contract manufacturer and largest creditor Picea which will be implemented under chapter 11. The company expects to emerge as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Picea in February. Under the terms of the agreement, common equity holders will be wiped out. Consequently investors should consider selling existing positions and moving on. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 04

Some Confidence Is Lacking In iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) As Shares Slide 32%

The iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...
Analysis Article • Sep 19

Revenues Not Telling The Story For iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) After Shares Rise 31%

iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 31% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Jul 27

Optimistic Investors Push iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) Shares Up 51% But Growth Is Lacking

iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 51% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article • Jun 12

Revenues Not Telling The Story For iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) After Shares Rise 26%

iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Mar 14

Is iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 12

iRobot Stock Drops Calamitously As Fallout From Post-Amazon Struggles Mounts

Summary iRobot's business prospects have deteriorated significantly since the Amazon acquisition fell through, leading to massive layoffs and growing losses. Q4 earnings were disastrous, missing guidance and showing worsening gross margins due to excess inventory and lower sales volumes. iRobot's future is uncertain, with substantial doubts about its viability within the next 12 months, despite ongoing discussions with its primary lender. Downgrade to a sell rating due to bleak outlook; survival hinges on new Roombas being a hit, which seems unlikely. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 07

iRobot: Nothing Changed, Don't Get FOMO

Summary Robotics stocks, including iRobot (IRBT), have surged recently due to market hype and FOMO, despite a lack of substantial news or AI integration updates. IRBT and other robotics stocks are still significantly down from their all-time highs, making them attractive for day traders and momentum trades. The recent surge in robotics stocks resembles past rallies in quantum computing stocks, driven by speculative hope rather than fundamental improvements. Avoid getting caught up in FOMO; only invest money you can afford to lose and consider waiting for undervalued stocks to potentially rebound. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 05

Is iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Dec 07

Improved Revenues Required Before iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) Stock's 32% Jump Looks Justified

iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 32% gain in the last month alone...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 06

iRobot Q3: Margin Improvements Are Welcome, But The Guidance Is Concerning

Summary iRobot Corporation's Q3 results showed margin improvements, but lowered guidance led to a 35% share price drop, highlighting ongoing challenges. The company reported a 3.9% revenue increase, but missed analysts' estimates, with significant regional sales declines in Japan and EMEA. High debt, low revenue growth, and fierce competition raise concerns about iRobot's ability to innovate and regain market share. Despite seeming like a bargain, I recommend a hold rating due to uncertain turnaround prospects and downbeat future guidance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 05

iRobot Getting Cheaper, But Declining Margins Remain A Threat

Summary iRobot's stock plummeted after the Amazon acquisition fell through, leaving the company to navigate restructuring and cost-cutting efforts alone. Despite trading at a low price/book value, iRobot faces significant risks, including ongoing operating losses and intense competition. The company's cash reserves may only last 12 months, raising concerns about potential share dilution to secure additional working capital. I rate iRobot a hold, advising caution until signs of successful restructuring and improvements in gross margins and revenue trends emerge. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Aug 21

iRobot Corporation's (NASDAQ:IRBT) 29% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio

iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...
Analysis Article • Aug 10

iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates

Shareholders in iRobot Corporation ( NASDAQ:IRBT ) had a terrible week, as shares crashed 25% to US$7.64 in the week...
Analysis Article • Aug 05

Health Check: How Prudently Does iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) Use Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Seeking Alpha • Jun 25

iRobot: Standalone Company Has Little Opportunity For Growth

Summary iRobot Corp's stock price is trading for a fraction of the Amazon takeover price as the deal was canceled in January 2024 due to EU regulatory scrutiny. iRobot's financial performance has declined due to intense price competition and eroding market share in the robotic vacuum market. Despite restructuring efforts, iRobot may continue to report operating losses and face challenges with an upcoming term loan maturity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 01

Assessing iRobot's Investment Potential Post Amazon

Summary Despite challenges, iRobot presents a compelling investment opportunity with an EV/Revenue (TTM) ratio of 0.206. iRobot's connected sensor network and data offer acquisition or licensing opportunities, while cost-cutting and AI-driven innovation could streamline operations and develop new products. Strong brand, upcoming changes, cost-cutting, and valuation support a "Buy" rating with a 12-month price target of $10-$12. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 22

iRobot's Hail Mary: Slashing Costs Without Killing Innovation

Summary iRobot is facing challenges such as lower sales and intense competition, leading to operating losses. The company is implementing a restructuring plan to improve gross margins and reduce expenses, including workforce reduction and R&D cutting. iRobot's financials show a decline in revenue and gross margin, with a focus on improving cash flow in 2024. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 20

iRobot: Cost-Cutting Could Provide A Boost, But Its Long-Term Position Has Weakened

Summary iRobot's stock price collapsed after its merger deal with Amazon was stopped due to privacy and antitrust concerns. The company is facing operational struggles, including a decline in market share and a significant decline in its free cash flow. iRobot's high-priced products may struggle to compete against refurbished versions as household financial strains lower discretionary spending. The company is racing the clock to lower its costs enough to try to repay a substantial high-interest rate bridge loan, which will likely absorb most of its Amazon termination fee. iRobot's long-term survivability appears limited in my view, but the "dead cat bounce" risk makes it an extremely dangerous short bet. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 30

iRobot Tumbles On Botched Amazon Deal

Summary iRobot Corporation's merger with Amazon has been called off due to regulatory concerns, leading to significant cost-cutting efforts by iRobot. iRobot's financial performance has been deteriorating, with declining revenue, profits, and cash flows. iRobot's stock price has plummeted, and the company is implementing cost-cutting initiatives to improve margins and reduce expenses. But that doesn't necessarily make the company a decent prospect just yet. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if IRBT.Q's dividends per share have been stable in the past.

Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if IRBT.Q's dividend payments have been increasing.

Dividend Yield vs Market

iRobot Dividend Yield vs Market
How does IRBT.Q dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (IRBT.Q)n/a
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Consumer Durables)1.9%
Analyst forecast (IRBT.Q) (up to 3 years)0%

Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate IRBT.Q's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

High Dividend: Unable to evaluate IRBT.Q's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate IRBT.Q's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.

Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as IRBT.Q has not reported any payouts.

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/01/23 01:11
End of Day Share Price 2026/01/23 00:00
Earnings2025/09/27
Annual Earnings2024/12/28

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

iRobot Corporation is covered by 15 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullArgus Research Company
Yi Hsiao MillwardBenchmark Company
John BabcockBofA Global Research