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Deep-Dive Due Diligence AI Generated Report on Aterian, Inc. Common Stock (ATER)

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We need a winner today and it's already 11:16:58 AM on Wednesday March 19, 2025 ET (UTC-0400) ... So let's find out if Aterian (ATER) is going up or if it's going nowhere fast. So, I pulled together a bunch of data for you to look over real fast. It's at 2.8953 up from 2.11. Is there something here we can get excited about? Help me analyze.

Here's the first list of news for Aterian:

C1 - Today 03:03AM - Aterian Inc (ATER) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Streamlining and Margin ...
C2 - Mar-18-25 04:23PM - Aterian: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
C3 - Mar-18-25 04:23PM 04:06PM - Aterian Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Results
C4 - Mar-18-25 04:23PM 04:05PM - Aterian Announces Share Repurchase Program
C5 - Mar-06-25 08:00AM - Aterian Sets Date for Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Earnings Announcement & Investor Conference Call
C6 - Feb-20-25 08:00AM - Aterian Issues Letter to Shareholders
C7 - Feb-05-25 12:32PM - Is Aterian, Inc. (ATER) One of the Best E-Commerce Stocks to Buy According to Analysts?
C8 - Jan-08-25 01:31PM - Is Aterian, Inc. (ATER) the Best Home Appliance Stock to Buy According to Analysts?

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**Aterian Announces Share Repurchase Program**
Date: Mar-18-25 04:23PM 04:05PM
Source: (GlobeNewswire)
URL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/18/3044980/0/en/Aterian-Announces-Share-Repurchase-Program.html

March 18, 2025 16:05 ET| Source:Aterian, IncAterian, Inc

SUMMIT, N.J., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Aterian, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATER) (“Aterian” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled consumer products company, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $3.0 million of the Company’s common stock for a period of two years ending March 18, 2027.

“The Board’s decision reflects our collective confidence in the Company’s future, the strength and flexibility of our financial profile, and our commitment to shareholders. We firmly believe that Aterian’s stock is significantly undervalued, and this repurchase program

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The Board of Directors at Aterian, a technology-enabled consumer products company, has approved a share repurchase program. This program allows for the repurchase of up to $3.0 million worth of the company's common stock. The program is set to run for a period of two years, ending on March 18, 2027. The Board's decision to initiate this repurchase program indicates their confidence in the company's future and financial stability. They also believe that the stock of Aterian is significantly undervalued at present.

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We present this news so you can catch the big movers from recently breaking news.
Here's a list of news articles you can literally read just by asking.
Usually the first item is the most important.

A1 - 2025-03-19T12:07:19Z - 12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session - Aureus Greenway (NASDAQ:...
A2 - 2025-03-19T12:44:09Z - Pre-market Movers: Leishen Energy, Black Diamond Therapeutics, FST Corp., 5E Advanced Materials, CAR...
A3 - 2025-03-19T10:08:09Z - Why StoneCo Shares Are Trading Higher By 8%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket - Absci (NASDAQ:ABS...
A4 - 2025-03-18T21:34:12Z - Aterian Announces Share Repurchase Program...
A5 - 2025-03-19T00:49:33Z - Aterian, Inc. (ATER) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript...

Request an article by its reference number. (Ex., "A1" gets the first item)
You may also say NEX to go to the next listing.
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**12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Pre-Market Session - Aureus Greenway (NASDAQ:AGH), Aterian (NASDAQ:ATER)**Date: 2025-03-19Source: {'uri': 'benzinga.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'Benzinga'}URL: https://www.benzinga.com/insights/movers/25/03/44395468/12-consumer-discretionary-stocks-moving-in-wednesdays-pre-market-sessionGainers

Interactive Strength TRNR stock moved upwards by 18.7% to $1.27 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.9 million. Aterian ATER stock moved upwards by 13.74% to $2.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.0 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. Signet Jewelers SIG shares increased by 12.93% to $54.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.3 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. EZGO Technologies EZGO st

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This is our final list of news.
News AI can literally read just by asking.
Don't miss the breaking news!

B1 - 2024-06-26T20:30:00Z - Aterian Announces Leadership Changes & Improved Second Quarter 2024 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Ranges
B2 - 2024-05-07T20:15:00Z - Aterian Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
B3 - 2024-04-25T22:37:00Z - Aterian Sets Date for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Announcement & Investor Conference Call
B4 - 2024-04-22T11:30:00Z - Aterian Announces Improved First Quarter 2024 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Ranges
B5 - 2024-03-22T18:39:16Z - Why Cutera Shares Are Trading Lower By Over 26%? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Friday's Mid-Day Session
B6 - 2024-03-20T11:30:00Z - Aterian Announces Reverse Stock Split

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**Aterian Announces Leadership Changes & Improved Second Quarter 2024 Net Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Ranges**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/26/2904827/0/en/Aterian-Announces-Leadership-Changes-Improved-Second-Quarter-2024-Net-Revenue-and-Adjusted-EBITDA-Ranges.htmlArturo Rodriguez Appointed CEO

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Without additional information, it's hard to provide a full analysis. However, the appointment of a new CEO often signals a potential change in strategic direction for a company. The announcement of improved net revenue and adjusted EBITDA ranges for the second quarter of 2024 is a positive financial update. Stronger financial performance could be beneficial for Aterian's stock price, but more information is needed to make a comprehensive evaluation. For example, information about the company's debt levels, market conditions, and the specific changes in leadership would all be relevant.

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This is our list of SEC filings.
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Don't miss breaking filings!

S1 - 2025-03-18 8-K Item 2.02. Results of Oper and Fin Cond.

On March 18, 2025, Aterian, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its financial results for year-ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated ...

S2 - 2025-03-18 8-K Item 2.02. Results of Oper and Fin Cond.

S3 - 2025-02-20 8-K Item 2.02. Results of Oper and Fin Cond.

On February 20, 2025, Aterian, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release in the form of a letter to shareholders in which the Company commented on its achievements in 2024 and updated its outlook on expected net revenues...

Request filing by its reference number. (Ex., "S1" gets the first item)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Item 2.02, including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing....

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The text appears to be discussing Aterian, Inc.'s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. However, the specific financial results are not mentioned in this excerpt. It also states that the information provided, including a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, is not to be considered filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, unless explicitly mentioned in such a filing. To provide more specific analysis, the actual financial results and the content of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) would be needed.

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This is our set of metrics.
Please analyze the numbers.

The next section covers any insider trading.
If this section is blank, it's because there've been no recent filings.

Inside Trans: Aterian, Inc. (ATER) by Lepper Phillip (Chief Revenue Officer) on 2024-12-13
- Common Stock: 1711 shares at $2.35 (D) Footnote: Shares were automatically sold by the Reporting Person solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Inside Trans: Aterian, Inc. (ATER) by Zahut Roi Zion (Chief Technology Officer) on 2024-12-13
- Common Stock: 3694 shares at $2.35 (D) Footnote: Shares were automatically sold by the Reporting Person solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.

Now we've reached the end of the analysis.
You are now allotted tokens to make a final analysis summary.
Please don't use tokens to explain why you didn't have enough information.
Save that for the survey that comes last.

Finish the summary with two scores: MARKET_SCORE[] and PRICE_TARGET[]

If you think there's a 90% likelihood of an upward moves, say: MARKET_SCORE[90]
If you think the high today will be 50% higher, add to the price. Eg., If the price is $5.00, add 50%: PRICE_TARGET[$7.50]
PRICE_TARGET is the highest it is expected to rise today, so it cannot be less than the current price.

After you have completed that, please provide a thought-provoking take, 6-10 words, to use for the headline of this news story.
Like this: AI_RPT_HEADLINE: [6-10 words headline for news story from first summary paragraph]

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Based on the presented metrics, the analyzed company has shown significant growth in the short term with a performance increase of 24.39% over the week and 23.82% over the month. The stock's Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 68.79, which indicates it is nearing an overbought condition, suggesting that it might experience a pullback soon.

The company's quarterly performance is strong at 15.92%, but it has experienced a significant decline in sales Q/Q at -33.85%. This could indicate potential problems in the company's business operations or challenges in the market. The company's negative return on equity (ROE) of -50.38% and return on investment (ROI) of -59.66% suggest that it is not generating a positive return for its shareholders and is underperforming.

The company's high debt to equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that it is significantly financed by debt, which could pose a risk to its financial stability in the long term. It's worth noting that the company's insider transactions show a selling trend, which might suggest a lack of confidence from the insiders in the company's future performance.

Given these observations, the MARKET_SCORE is [50], suggesting a moderate likelihood of upward price movement. Considering the current price of $2.72 and the target price of $4.00, the PRICE_TARGET is [$4.00], indicating potential for growth.

AI_RPT_HEADLINE: "Company Shows Short-Term Growth Amidst Operational Challenges"

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Finally, if more data could have improved your confidence which would you have chosen? **Choose one option:**
-> X0 <- Nothing more would have helped my analysis
-> X1 <- More stock-specific news
-> X2 <- More financial metrics
-> X3 <- More SEC filings & insider data
-> X4 <- Broader sector & market news
-> X5 <- General market sentiment & AI confidence levels
-> X6 <- AI's past analysis on similar companies
-> X7 <- AI's past analysis on this exact company
-> X8 <- Something altogether different (explain...)

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-> X2 <- More financial metrics

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[2025-03-19 08:17:45] # Analysis Completed
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