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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 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 store. 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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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$47.9K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
<td>45.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>27.5K</td>
<td>22.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$171.0K</td>
<td>697</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$254.2K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RSI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$73.2K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
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<td>MAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$159.3K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>257</td>
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<td>LRN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti reiterates iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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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 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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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Stay Ahead Of The Curve</h4>
An enlarged chart of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
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<li>This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.&nbsp; The chart of NVDA stock is being used to illustrate the point. As full disclosure, NVDA is in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy Model Portfolio.</li>
<li>The chart shows NVDA stock is above the micro support zone.&nbsp; Previously, this was a resistance zone.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the move up has not been on heavy volume. This indicates a lack of conviction.</li>
<li>Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang gave the keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) yesterday evening.</li>
<li>The momo crowd ran up NVDA stock ahead of, during, and after Huang's presentation, pushing NVDA stock to a new all time high.</li>
<li>Here are the key points from Huang's presentation:
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<li>The ChatGPT moment for robotics is around the corner.</li>
<li>Nvidia plans to release a personal AI supercomputer for AI data scientists and researchers, so they do not need to connect to AI data centers.&nbsp; The personal AI supercomputer is called Project DIGITS and will have a Blackwell AI chip.</li>
<li>New Nvidia graphics chips for gamers will be available later this month.&nbsp; The chips leverage AI to enhance resolution and frame rates.</li>
<li>Nvidia will offer AI blueprints, making it easier to use AI agents for a variety of tasks such as generating blog posts and analyzing video.</li>
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<li>A fortune is to be made in AI all the way to 2030.&nbsp; It is not going to be in a straight line.&nbsp; At times it will be treacherous.&nbsp; It is important to build your investing knowledge in AI.&nbsp; The problem you face is that much of the information available about investing in AI is not objective and not in your best interest.</li>
<li>Total insanity is prevailing in robotics stocks.&nbsp; Robotics stock valuations have become totally divorced from reality.&nbsp; The momo crowd is in fantasy land and aggressively buying robotics stocks.&nbsp; Here are the top stocks in the Arora robotics basket: Symbotic Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), Serve Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>), iRobot Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), Myomo Inc (NYSEAMERICAN: MYO), Aurora Innovation Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUR#NASDAQ">AUR</a>), Ouster Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUST#NASDAQ">OUST</a>), Microbot Medical Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBOT#NASDAQ">MBOT</a>), Richtech Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RR#NASDAQ">RR</a>), Nauticus Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KITT#NASDAQ">KITT</a>), Arbe Robotics Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBE#NASDAQ">ARBE</a>), Kraken Robotics Inc (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRKNF#OTC">KRKNF</a>), Simpple Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPPL#NASDAQ">SPPL</a>), Lifeward Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LFWD#NASDAQ">LFWD</a>), Accuray Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARAY#NASDAQ">ARAY</a>), and Guardforce AI Co Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFAI#NASDAQ">GFAI</a>).&nbsp; As full disclosure, there was a new signal on SYM given in The Arora Report&#8217;s ZYX Buy.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Microsoft Corp and NVDA.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc. and Alphabet Inc Class C .
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Tesla Inc,  Apple Inc , and Meta Platforms Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are positive in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust .  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

The EU is reportedly set to investigate Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) in 2025 for favoring its in-house branded products.
What Happened: The EU is preparing a case against Amazon under its Digital Markets Act or DMA, reported Reuters, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
The probe will focus on whether Amazon&#8217;s marketplace gives an unfair advantage to its own products over those sold by third-party vendors. If Amazon is found to be in violation of the DMA, it could be hit with a fine amounting to 10% of its global annual turnover.
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The decision to launch the investigation will be made by the incoming EU antitrust chief, Teresa Ribera, in the upcoming months.
Amazon did not immediately respond to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga's</a> request for comments.
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Why It Matters: The DMA, which was implemented last year, prohibits Amazon and six other big tech firms from favoring their products and services on their platforms.
In January, Amazon&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/01/36688100/amazons-irobot-deal-faces-likely-rejection-from-eu-competition-watchdog-report">$1.7-billion acquisition</a> of iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>), was abandoned due to opposition from the EU&#8217;s competition watchdog.
Earlier this week, Amazon and Elon Musk-led SpaceX's efforts to block cases brought by the National Labor Relations Board or NLRB also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42054405/amazon-and-spacexs-efforts-to-block-nlrb-cases-in-jeopardy-as-appeals-court-raises-key-legal-concerns">faced obstacles</a>.
Amazon is contesting a case involving its first union at a warehouse in New York City.
Last month, Amazon reported a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41664778/amazon-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-q4-guidance-new-kindles-significantly-outperfor">successful third quarter</a> in 2024, with net sales of $158.9 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year, beating the Street consensus estimate of $157.2 billion.
Price Action: Amazon shares closed Thursday&#8217;s session down 2.22% at $198.38. In after-hours trading, the stock dropped further, reaching $198.08 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Shares Of iRobot See Volume, Popular Account On X Announces They Bought The Stock

Needham analyst James Ricchiuti reiterates iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) with a Hold.

Needham Reiterates Hold on iRobot

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<li>Revolve Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>) stock increased by 24.8% to $32.46 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>MasterCraft Boat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCFT#NASDAQ">MCFT</a>) stock rose 23.59% to $21.79. The company's market cap stands at $361.9 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Super Group (SGHC) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGHC#NYSE">SGHC</a>) shares rose 16.34% to $4.88. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) stock declined by 33.2% to $6.96 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $200.0 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>ODP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODP#NASDAQ">ODP</a>) stock declined by 15.21% to $26.38. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $885.8 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Wayfair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>) stock decreased by 14.31% to $37.99. The company's market cap stands at $4.6 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Rent the Runway (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RENT#NASDAQ">RENT</a>) shares decreased by 13.54% to $9.58. The company's market cap stands at $35.6 million. </li>
<li>Cricut (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCT#NASDAQ">CRCT</a>) stock declined by 13.17% to $5.71. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Jiade (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JDZG#NASDAQ">JDZG</a>) stock declined by 12.31% to $0.78. The company's market cap stands at $19.0 million. 
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IRobot shares are trading lower. The company announced the retirement of its CFO.

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<li>Revolve Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>) shares increased by 19.1% to $30.99 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.1 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock increased by 11.53% to $280.44. The company's market cap stands at $900.2 billion. </li>
<li>Universal Technical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTI#NYSE">UTI</a>) shares increased by 10.98% to $19.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 billion. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Linkage Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCB#NASDAQ">LGCB</a>) stock decreased by 17.7% to $0.2 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>ThredUp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDUP#NASDAQ">TDUP</a>) stock declined by 12.81% to $0.73. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $80.4 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out 2 days ago. </li>
<li>Latham Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWIM#NASDAQ">SWIM</a>) stock declined by 9.58% to $5.95. The company's market cap stands at $687.6 million. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) stock fell 8.94% to $9.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $272.6 million. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>QuantaSing Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSG#NASDAQ">QSG</a>) stock declined by 8.83% to $3.1. The company's market cap stands at $158.4 million. </li>
<li>Uxin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) stock decreased by 8.79% to $3.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $702.9 million. 
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Management

iRobot Chief Financial Officer Julie Zeiler To Retire, Effective December 2, 2024; Karian Wong To Succeed Zeiler As Finance Chief

In connection with this workforce reduction, the Company expects to record restructuring charges of approximately $5.3 million primarily relating to severance packages and related benefits, with the majority of the restructuring charges anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2024.&nbsp;

iRobot To Implement Operational Restructuring Plan That Is Expected To Include Overall Reduction Of Approximately 105 Employees, Representing 16% Of Global Workforce - Filing

Markets

iRobot Option Alert: Fri $11.5 Calls Sweep (43) Near The Ask: 962 @ $0.401 Vs 56 OI; Earnings 11/5 After Close Ref=$10.3049

iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-11-05. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that iRobot will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.06.
The announcement from iRobot is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.19, which was followed by a 3.45% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at iRobot's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-1.77</td>
<td>-2</td>
<td>-2.11</td>
<td>-1.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-1.96</td>
<td>-1.53</td>
<td>-1.82</td>
<td>-2.82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>21.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730743335_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of iRobot's Stock</h3>
Shares of iRobot were trading at $9.55 as of November 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 69.91%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IRBT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for iRobot visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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