Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ARLO) Expands AI Camera Lineup, Driving Near-Term Subscription Momentum

Arlo’s recent product and service releases reinforce subscription-led growth while technical indicators show modest bullish momentum that could support short-term consolidation.

Recent News

On August 26, 2025 Arlo introduced an all‑new lineup of AI‑powered Essential, Pro and Ultra cameras and announced preorders and MSRP for multiple models.

Coverage in trade press during September highlighted the new camera series’ AI features—object recognition and fire detection—and reiterated that advanced features require Arlo Secure subscription tiers.

Technical Analysis

ADX at 11.7 indicates no established trend; that lowers conviction for any breakout even though recent momentum appears constructive.

DI+ shows a dip & reversal, a bullish directional signal, while DI‑ is decreasing, which also reads as bullish; together they imply directional momentum recently shifted in favor of buyers.

MACD stands at 0.10 with the MACD line above the 0.02 signal line and the MACD trend increasing, which confirms a bullish momentum crossover and supports near‑term upside bias.

MRO registers 20.62 with a dip & reversal; because MRO sits positive, price currently sits above the model target and faces a likely mean reversion pressure despite recent reversals.

RSI at 53.39 with a dip & reversal shows mild bullish momentum without overbought conditions, aligning with the MACD crossover and supporting a continued consolidation above recent averages.

Price trades above the 12‑ and 26‑day EMAs and above the 20‑ and 50‑day averages (price close $18.06 vs 20‑day avg $17.40 and 50‑day avg $17.45), signaling short‑term strength; the 200‑day average ($14.07) sits well below current levels, reinforcing medium‑term bullish context.

Bollinger bands place the close near the upper band (upper 1σ $17.88, upper 2σ $18.35), which indicates the rally shows modest stretch; the SuperTrend upper band at $18.19 sits just above the close and acts as immediate technical resistance. Volume at 557,555 runs below 10/50/200‑day averages, reducing conviction behind the recent move.

 


Fundamental Analysis

Revenue totaled $129,405,000 with revenue growth at 8.68% and YoY revenue growth of 2.32%; sequential revenue decelerated QoQ by -5.21%, indicating mixed top‑line momentum that still leans toward expansion over the most recent annual interval.

Gross margin equals 44.88%, up 22.07% YoY, supporting higher service mix and improving unit economics tied to subscriptions and AI features.

EBIT stood at $1,933,000 and the EBIT margin registered 1.49%, down -1.15% YoY and down -2.23% QoQ; that margin sits below the industry peer mean and median, reflecting modest operating leverage relative to peer averages. (Industry peer mean EBIT margin ~28.62%, median ~29.99%.)

Net income $3,124,000 and EPS actual $0.03 missed the $0.04 estimate by $0.01, an EPS surprise of -25%, which compresses headline earnings momentum despite positive cash generation.

Free cash flow totaled $5,855,000 with a free cash flow yield of 0.37%, below the industry peer mean free cash flow yield; cash and short‑term investments combined $160,401,000 provide ample liquidity while free cash flow growth shows recent deterioration (free cash growth QoQ -119.67%).

Leverage stays low: total debt $16,603,000 yields debt‑to‑assets ~5.19% and debt‑to‑equity ~14.04%, well below industry peer averages; interest coverage at 193.3x indicates negligible interest burden and financial flexibility.

Market multiples show elevated valuation metrics: trailing PE ~509.94 and forward PE ~104.97; price‑to‑book ~13.47 sits above the industry peer median while the trailing PE significantly exceeds the industry peer high. WMDST values the stock as over‑valued, a view supported by stretched trailing multiples and muted free cash flow yield despite subscription momentum.

Valuation context: price target mean $20.66 versus close $18.06 implies modest upside in consensus targets, but the WMDST valuation classification signals premium pricing versus fundamentals and peer ranges.

MOST-RECENT QUARTERLY REPORT
REPORT PERIOD ENDING: 2025-06-30
REPORT DATE: 2025-08-07
NEXT REPORT DATE: 2025-11-05
CASH FLOW  Begin Period Cash Flow 84.0 M
 Operating Cash Flow 8.8 M
 Capital Expenditures -2.98 M
 Change In Working Capital -9.03 M
 Dividends Paid
 Cash Flow Delta -12.77 M
 End Period Cash Flow 71.2 M
 
INCOME STATEMENT REVENUE
 Total Revenue 129.4 M
 Forward Revenue 143.1 M
COSTS
 Cost Of Revenue 71.3 M
 Depreciation 858.0 K
 Depreciation and Amortization 858.0 K
 Research and Development 18.5 M
 Total Operating Expenses 127.5 M
PROFITABILITY
 Gross Profit 58.1 M
 EBITDA 2.8 M
 EBIT 1.9 M
 Operating Income 1.9 M
 Interest Income 1.3 M
 Interest Expense
 Net Interest Income 1.3 M
 Income Before Tax 2.9 M
 Tax Provision -254.00 K
 Tax Rate 21.0 %
 Net Income 3.1 M
 Net Income From Continuing Operations 3.1 M
EARNINGS
 EPS Estimate 0.04
 EPS Actual 0.03
 EPS Difference -0.01
 EPS Surprise -25.0 %
 Forward EPS 0.13
 
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
 Total Assets 319.7 M
 Intangible Assets 11.0 M
 Net Tangible Assets 107.2 M
 Total Current Assets 268.6 M
 Cash and Short-Term Investments 160.4 M
 Cash 71.2 M
 Net Receivables 61.5 M
 Inventory 30.9 M
 Long-Term Investments 4.5 M
LIABILITIES
 Accounts Payable 50.2 M
 Short-Term Debt
 Total Current Liabilities 182.3 M
 Net Debt
 Total Debt 16.6 M
 Total Liabilities 201.5 M
EQUITY
 Total Equity 118.3 M
 Retained Earnings -395.68 M
VALUATION & PER-SHARE METRICS EQUITY & PER-SHARE METRICS
 Book Value Per-Share 1.13
 Shares Outstanding 104.289 M
 Revenue Per-Share 1.24
VALUATION
 Market Capitalization 1.6 B
 Enterprise Value 1.4 B
 Enterprise Multiple 519.148
Enterprise Multiple QoQ -134.65 %
Enterprise Multiple YoY -605.787 %
Enterprise Multiple IPRWA ARLO: 519.148
high: 105.485
median: 105.485
mean: 101.877
low: -110.842
 EV/R 11.197
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 Asset To Equity 2.703
 Asset To Liability 1.587
 Debt To Capital 0.123
 Debt To Assets 0.052
Debt To Assets QoQ -11.714 %
Debt To Assets YoY 292.221 %
Debt To Assets IPRWA high: 0.623
mean: 0.307
median: 0.307
ARLO: 0.052
low: 0.013
 Debt To Equity 0.14
Debt To Equity QoQ -16.807 %
Debt To Equity YoY 255.753 %
Debt To Equity IPRWA high: 3.513
median: 1.545
mean: 1.113
ARLO: 0.14
low: -11.026
PRICE-BASED VALUATION
 Price To Book (P/B) 13.467
Price To Book QoQ 30.391 %
Price To Book YoY -2.696 %
Price To Book IPRWA high: 18.553
ARLO: 13.467
median: 3.782
mean: -5.356
low: -22.718
 Price To Earnings (P/E) 509.942
Price To Earnings QoQ 640.167 %
Price To Earnings YoY 264.967 %
Price To Earnings IPRWA ARLO: 509.942
high: 176.38
median: 132.799
mean: 128.382
low: -8.441
 PE/G Ratio -6.374
 Price To Sales (P/S) 12.308
Price To Sales QoQ 37.271 %
Price To Sales YoY 14.179 %
Price To Sales IPRWA high: 34.318
median: 34.318
mean: 32.455
ARLO: 12.308
low: 0.373
FORWARD MULTIPLES
Forward P/E 104.966
Forward PE/G -1.312
Forward P/S 11.13
EFFICIENCY OPERATIONAL
 Operating Leverage -26.858
ASSET & SALES
 Asset Turnover Ratio 0.42
Asset Turnover Ratio QoQ 4.92 %
Asset Turnover Ratio YoY -3.529 %
Asset Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 0.504
ARLO: 0.42
mean: 0.284
median: 0.284
low: 0.004
 Receivables Turnover 2.407
Receivables Turnover Ratio QoQ 4.52 %
Receivables Turnover Ratio YoY 11.678 %
Receivables Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 3.503
median: 3.503
mean: 3.416
ARLO: 2.407
low: 1.161
 Inventory Turnover 2.18
Inventory Turnover Ratio QoQ 23.555 %
Inventory Turnover Ratio YoY 21.6 %
Inventory Turnover Ratio IPRWA high: 2.61
ARLO: 2.18
mean: 1.748
median: 1.333
low: 0.59
 Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) 37.903
CASH CYCLE
 Cash Conversion Cycle Days (CCC) 14.529
Cash Conversion Cycle Days QoQ -15.109 %
Cash Conversion Cycle Days YoY 42.124 %
Cash Conversion Cycle Days IPRWA high: 118.229
ARLO: 14.529
mean: -52.42
low: -57.357
median: -57.357
CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT
 Cash Conversion Ratio 1.499
 CapEx To Revenue -0.023
 CapEx To Depreciation -3.467
 
CAPITAL, LIQUIDITY & COVERAGE CAPITAL STRUCTURE
 Total Capital 118.3 M
 Net Invested Capital 118.3 M
 Invested Capital 118.3 M
 Net Tangible Assets 107.2 M
 Net Working Capital 86.3 M
LIQUIDITY
 Cash Ratio 0.88
 Current Ratio 1.474
Current Ratio QoQ 3.704 %
Current Ratio YoY -0.568 %
Current Ratio IPRWA high: 5.246
ARLO: 1.474
mean: 0.92
median: 0.868
low: 0.733
 Quick Ratio 1.304
Quick Ratio QoQ 6.76 %
Quick Ratio YoY 6.26 %
Quick Ratio IPRWA high: 3.25
ARLO: 1.304
mean: 0.85
median: 0.826
low: 0.425
COVERAGE & LEVERAGE
 Debt To EBITDA 5.949
 Cost Of Debt 0.046 %
 Interest Coverage Ratio 193.3
Interest Coverage Ratio QoQ -233.218 %
Interest Coverage Ratio YoY -115.1 %
Interest Coverage Ratio IPRWA high: 418.815
ARLO: 193.3
mean: 6.735
median: 4.624
low: -88.91
 Operating Cash Flow Ratio -0.037
TIMING / LIQUIDITY
 Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) 68.378
DIVIDENDS
 Dividend Coverage Ratio
 Dividend Payout Ratio
 Dividend Rate
 Dividend Yield
PERFORMANCE GROWTH
 Asset Growth Rate 7.813 %
 Revenue Growth 8.683 %
Revenue Growth QoQ -521.3 %
Revenue Growth YoY 232.173 %
Revenue Growth IPRWA high: 25.153 %
ARLO: 8.683 %
mean: -0.87 %
median: -1.387 %
low: -11.52 %
 Earnings Growth -80.0 %
Earnings Growth QoQ -260.0 %
Earnings Growth YoY -820.007 %
Earnings Growth IPRWA high: 36.316 %
mean: -4.699 %
median: -4.848 %
low: -42.164 %
ARLO: -80.0 %
MARGINS
 Gross Margin 44.878 %
Gross Margin QoQ 1.341 %
Gross Margin YoY 22.071 %
Gross Margin IPRWA high: 68.88 %
median: 46.491 %
mean: 45.46 %
ARLO: 44.878 %
low: 7.001 %
 EBIT Margin 1.494 %
EBIT Margin QoQ -222.559 %
EBIT Margin YoY -114.875 %
EBIT Margin IPRWA high: 29.991 %
median: 29.991 %
mean: 28.624 %
ARLO: 1.494 %
low: -3.422 %
 Return On Sales (ROS) 1.494 %
Return On Sales QoQ -222.559 %
Return On Sales YoY -114.875 %
Return On Sales IPRWA high: 29.991 %
median: 29.991 %
mean: 28.696 %
ARLO: 1.494 %
low: 0.294 %
CASH FLOW
 Free Cash Flow (FCF) 5.9 M
 Free Cash Flow Yield 0.368 %
Free Cash Flow Yield QoQ -86.029 %
Free Cash Flow Yield YoY -18.04 %
Free Cash Flow Yield IPRWA high: 5.469 %
mean: 0.861 %
median: 0.756 %
ARLO: 0.368 %
low: -5.107 %
 Free Cash Growth -79.176 %
Free Cash Growth QoQ -119.674 %
Free Cash Growth YoY 15.936 %
Free Cash Growth IPRWA high: 96.759 %
median: 16.877 %
mean: 15.628 %
ARLO: -79.176 %
low: -301.389 %
 Free Cash To Net Income 1.874
 Cash Flow Margin -5.253 %
 Cash Flow To Earnings -2.176
VALUE & RETURNS
 Economic Value Added 0.04
 Return On Assets (ROA) 1.014 %
Return On Assets QoQ -460.854 %
Return On Assets YoY -125.684 %
Return On Assets IPRWA high: 7.072 %
median: 7.072 %
mean: 6.71 %
ARLO: 1.014 %
low: -8.755 %
 Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) 1.406 %
 Return On Equity (ROE) 0.026
Return On Equity QoQ -426.856 %
Return On Equity YoY -122.679 %
Return On Equity IPRWA high: 0.356
median: 0.356
mean: 0.328
ARLO: 0.026
low: -0.353
 DuPont ROE 2.819 %
 Return On Invested Capital (ROIC) 1.291 %
Return On Invested Capital QoQ -216.411 %
Return On Invested Capital YoY -82.117 %
Return On Invested Capital IPRWA high: 14.073 %
median: 14.073 %
mean: 13.475 %
ARLO: 1.291 %
low: -0.698 %

Six-Week Outlook

Short‑term technicals show constructive momentum—MACD crossover, DI+ reversal, and EMAs trending higher—suggesting the stock may consolidate at or slightly above recent levels while testing resistance near $18.19–$18.35. Positive gross margin expansion and subscription product launches support sentiment, but MRO’s positive reading and the WMDST over‑valued assessment indicate limited upside without renewed volume and improved operating margin progression. Expect a trading range with occasional breakout attempts; lower participation and stretched Bollinger position argue for careful observation of volume and margin improvements before a sustained move higher.

About Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ARLO), established in 2018 and based in Carlsbad, California, delivers smart home security solutions with a focus on wireless technology. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing wireless security cameras and comprehensive cloud-based platforms aimed at enhancing safety for homes and businesses. Arlo’s product portfolio includes the Arlo Essential Cameras and Doorbells, which feature automated privacy shields and 2K video resolution, and the Arlo Pro 5S, noted for its wireless 2K video capabilities. For users requiring security in remote areas, the Arlo Go 2 provides a suitable solution, while the Arlo Ultra 2 offers advanced 4K video with HDR and color night vision. The Arlo Floodlight Camera offers a wire-free option for outdoor security. In addition to hardware, Arlo offers subscription services such as Arlo Secure, which includes cloud-based video recording, smart notifications, and professional monitoring. The Arlo Safe app enhances personal safety with one-touch emergency response features. Arlo’s products reach consumers through a variety of channels, including retail stores, distributors, and online platforms. The company’s commitment to innovation and security solutions positions it as a significant player in the smart home security market.



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