iRobot, Roomba and Amazon

Roomba vacuum maker iRobot warns it may go bust, sending stock down 30%
After its latest financial figures were worse than forecast, the company said there’s “substantial doubt” it can survive another 12 months.
Roomba creator iRobot was once courted by Amazon for a vacuum revolution. Now, it might go out of business
Robot became synonymous with home robots when it introduced the Roomba vacuum over 20 years ago, eventually selling 50 million models and becoming an acquisition target for Amazon. But the company gave investors a stark warning Wednesday,
Roomba Maker IRobot, Once Amazon's Takeover Target, Flags Going Concern Risk
Roomba vacuum cleaner maker iRobot, a former $1.4 billion buyout target of Amazon.com, raised concerns on Wednesday about its ability to stay in business. Shares of the company fell more than 30% in afternoon trading,
iRobot launches new Roomba robot vacuum series – but there’s a very big catch
Robot has announced its new range of Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. Featuring four new models, the new iRobot Roomba series marks the first time that the brand has introduced LiDAR navigation. Pre-orders are expected to open on 18th March,
Roomba maker iRobot warns it may go out of business, sending shares plunging
The loss-making company was once valued at $3.56 billion in 2021, driven by pandemic-fueled demand. It is now worth less than $200 million.
Roomba, the Original Robot Vacuum, Is on the Verge of Going Broke
"As we move ahead, we will continue to take decisive action to reclaim our position as the industry leader and build on iRobot's strong foundation centered around our globally recognized, iconic brand,
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If iRobot goes bust, what happens to your Roomba?
iRobot was long overdue for a product redesign to win back its once overwhelming share of the robot vacuum market. The company just announced such a reinvention for its complete product line; it ...
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iRobot running on low battery as new products fail to clean up concerns
On Tuesday, iRobot announced its most comprehensive lineup of new consumer products. However, today, Bloomberg reported that the company has raised “substantial doubt” in its earnings results ...
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The maker of Roomba has ‘substantial doubt’ about surviving
iRobot (IRBT), a maker of robotic vacuum cleaners, has “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue,” it revealed in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday. The stark warning ...
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iRobot Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results
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iRobot has new Roombas, but it doesn't sound confident it'll be around to sell them
Robot, the creator of the Roomba and the company that popularized robot vacuums in the first place, told investors on ...
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iRobot’s New Roombas: Smarter & Stronger
When it comes to robot vacuums, many people think of Roombas. It's a name synonymous with robot vacuums and is made by iRobot ...