iPower Highlights Channel Partner Role at Zyla by Ant International Event During Consumer Electronics Show
Rhea-AI Summary
iPower (Nasdaq: IPW) highlighted its role as a U.S. retail channel partner at a Zyla by Ant International event on Jan. 13, 2026, where the company emphasized platform capabilities to help international brands scale across major U.S. online channels.
iPower said it was introduced as a U.S. channel partner, has drawn interest from several supply-chain partners, and is evaluating potential partnership discussions but has not signed any definitive agreements.
The company reiterated it continues to assess its operating and capital structure to maximize long-term stockholder value.
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News Market Reaction – IPW
On the day this news was published, IPW declined 9.85%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.3% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -6.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $757K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $7M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Momentum scanner shows no peers in active momentum, while IPW traded down 5.31%. Peer moves were mixed on the day, suggesting the reaction was stock-specific rather than a broad Internet Retail move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 | Crypto custody deal | Positive | -10.9% | BitGo began providing custody for iPower’s digital asset treasury. |
| Dec 29 | Crypto purchases | Positive | -17.3% | Company completed initial BTC and ETH purchases for its treasury. |
| Dec 23 | Convertible financing | Positive | -11.4% | Announced $30M convertible note facility to fund digital asset strategy. |
| Dec 09 | Debt repayment | Positive | +15.0% | Fully repaid JPMorgan ABL and began terminating related UCC liens. |
| Nov 14 | Earnings update | Neutral | -2.5% | Reported Q1 2026 results with lower revenue but improved net loss. |
Recent positive or strategic announcements have often been met with negative price reactions, with only the debt repayment news aligning positively with the headline tone.
Over the last few months, IPW has reported several strategic and capital-related developments. A $30M financing facility and launch of a Digital Asset Treasury in late December 2025, plus subsequent BTC/ETH purchases, were followed by double‑digit percentage declines. A BitGo custody partnership on January 9, 2026 also saw a negative move. By contrast, the December 7, 2025 repayment of the JPMorgan ABL facility coincided with a strong positive reaction, underscoring investor focus on balance-sheet improvement.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -9.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite partnership-focused news fits a pattern where IPW often traded lower after strategic announcements. Prior digital asset and financing updates around late 2025 were followed by double‑digit declines, suggesting investor skepticism or risk aversion. A selloff after this channel‑partner recognition could reflect concerns about the lack of definitive agreements and the company’s broader strategic pivots rather than the announcement’s optics alone.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) (“iPower” or the “Company”) today announced its recent participation at a Event hosted by Zyla by Ant International (“Zyla”). The Company was introduced as a U.S. retail channel partner supporting Zyla’s clients, highlighting iPower’s expertise in expanding their online sales presence in the United States.
iPower’s platform capabilities are designed to help brands and sellers scale across major U.S. online channels through a combination of marketplace experience, operational execution, and value-added enablement services. The Company believes its role as a channel partner can support international merchants seeking to accelerate U.S. e-commerce growth.
Following the event, iPower has been approached by several supply-chain partners to explore potential partnership opportunities, reflecting growing interest in the Company’s platform capabilities and its role in supporting cross-border commerce. The Company is currently evaluating these discussions and has not entered into any definitive agreements.
“Being recognized as a U.S. retail channel partner at Zyla’s conference reflects the strength of our industry-leading expertise, robust operating platform, and our ability to help brands execute in the U.S. market,” said Lawrence Tan, CEO of iPower. “As we execute our broader strategy, we will continue to evaluate partnerships that complement our platform capabilities and support long-term value creation.”
The Company previously announced a partnership with Zyla focused on supporting the expansion of Zyla’s clients into U.S. e-commerce.
As part of its long-term strategy, iPower continues to evaluate its operating and capital structure to maximize long-term stockholder value.
About iPower Inc.
iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) is a technology- and data-driven company operating at the intersection of digital assets and real-world commerce. The Company’s platform includes established e-commerce operations and emerging digital asset initiatives. iPower continues to evaluate the optimal structure for its businesses as it executes its long-term strategy. For more information, please visit www.meetipower.com.
About Zyla
Zyla, part of Ant International, provides multi-currency financial account services and cross-border payments solutions for businesses.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the implementation of iPower’s digital asset strategy, the anticipated benefits of holding digital assets, and iPower’s future business plans in this sector. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that iPower believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. iPower undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although iPower believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and iPower cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results and performance in iPower's Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other SEC filings.
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