Is IRobot Corporation About To Take Off?
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A stock that is coming consistently on our watchlist is iRobot Corporation (IRBT). Fundamentally, the picture is a bright one and the stock has been on a huge uptrend. A period of consolidation might occur but the stock is poised for new highs anytime.
The story
IRBT designs and builds robots that as the company says "that makes a difference". The company designs products that have a place both in the home, in defense and security and lately also in the medical field. I believe the latest product (RP-VITA) in the medical field is one that will take the company to new levels.
RP-VITA
The RP-VITA is the first remote presence solution for patient care. The robot features state-of-the-art mapping and obstacle detection and avoidance technology, a simple iPad user interface for control and interaction and the ability to interface with diagnostic devices and access electronic medical records.
The future for this product
The future for IRBT is very exciting. There are a number of new products that will follow the potential of the RP-VITA.
Adapted from irobot.com
These robots are being planned to be introduced in 2014. Potential applications include their use in security environments, material transportation, caregiver support, factory inspection and in mobile kiosks.
Fundamental analysis
The company is currently valued at $1.14b. The company has $137m in cash with 0 debt making the possibility of a secondary issuing of shares remote. The float is 27m, with a high 8.4% short.
The latest earning report were stellar. Revenues came in at $106.2m, which was higher than what analysts were expecting. GAAP reported sales were also 8.6% higher than the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share came in at $0.30 which was $0.12 higher than what analysts were expecting.
Technical analysis
Weekly chart is a thing of beauty. A nice trend. Expect this to continue going forward.
Conclusion
There are a number of factors that makes IRBT a strong buy, even after this huge rise. There is improvement of gross margins, strategic alliances with big companies (Read here) and extensive and new product line make IRBT a stock to own for the future. I will continue to add on any dips in prices.
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