Viomi Technology Co., Ltd Announces Board Changes
Rhea-AI Summary
Viomi Technology (NASDAQ: VIOT) announced a board change effective February 10, 2026: Mr. Qian Sun was appointed as director, replacing Mr. De Liu who resigned for personal reasons on the same date. Mr. Sun brings finance, capital markets and governance experience from Xiaomi and 12 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The company said Mr. Sun served in Xiaomi roles including General Manager of Strategic Investment and Vice President of Finance (March 2021–November 2025); Viomi thanked Mr. Liu for his contributions.
Positive
- Appointment of Qian Sun adds finance and capital markets expertise to the Board
- Qian Sun's Xiaomi leadership roles include General Manager, Strategic Investment
- Qian Sun's tenure as VP of Finance (Mar 2021–Nov 2025) brings corporate finance experience
Negative
- Board turnover: Director De Liu resigned effective February 10, 2026
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
VIOT gained 4.41% while key peers were mostly negative: SNBR -7.33%, FLXS -0.92%, LOVE -1.06%, COOK -11.88%, with only HBB up 1.57%, suggesting a stock-specific move rather than a sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | Buyback update | Positive | -0.5% | Update on ADS repurchases under <b>US$20.0M</b> buyback program and remaining capacity. |
| 2025-11-28 | Promotional campaign | Positive | -3.9% | Amazon Black Friday AI water purifier discounts up to <b>50%</b> on key models. |
| 2025-11-10 | Earnings update | Positive | -6.6% | First half 2025 results with strong revenue and net income growth in water systems. |
| 2025-10-24 | Results & buyback | Positive | +20.7% | Planned H1 2025 results release and new <b>US$20M</b> share repurchase plan approval. |
| 2025-10-20 | Branding & product | Positive | +11.7% | Appointment of Malaysian brand ambassador and AI purifier launch for SEA expansion. |
Across the last five news events, generally positive operational or capital allocation updates sometimes coincided with negative moves (-0.54%, -3.86%, -6.6%), while select announcements around buybacks and branding saw stronger gains (+20.71%, +11.65%).
Recent news for Viomi spans capital allocation, marketing, and financial performance. A buyback update on Jan 2, 2026 highlighted a US$20.0M repurchase program but the stock slipped 0.54%. Promotional AI water purifier campaigns and a Malaysian brand ambassador in late 2025 led to moves of -3.86% and +11.65%. First half 2025 results, with revenues of RMB1,477.6M and net income of RMB120.4M, saw a -6.6% reaction. The buyback plan announcement on Oct 24, 2025 produced a +20.71% move.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement centers on board refreshment, adding Xiaomi finance and investment experience to Viomi’s governance. It follows a period featuring a US$20.0M buyback authorization, strong first half 2025 revenue growth to RMB1,477.6M, and overseas expansion initiatives. Investors may track how this appointment influences capital allocation, strategic alignment with partners, and execution in core home water systems, alongside future financial disclosures and corporate filings.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (“Viomi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading technology company for home water solutions in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has appointed Mr. Qian Sun as a director, effective from February 10, 2026. Mr. Sun will replace Mr. De Liu who resigned from the Board for personal reasons effective from February 10, 2026.
Mr. Sun brings a wealth of experience in finance, capital markets and corporate governance to Viomi’s Board. He currently serves as the General Manager of the Strategic Investment Department of Xiaomi Group ("Xiaomi") and as President of Airstar Digital Technology, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiaomi. He joined Xiaomi in July 2017 and has since held rotating positions in the Group’s Strategy Department, Internet Business Department and China Region. From March 2021 to November 2025, he served as Vice President of Xiaomi Group’s Finance Department, responsible for the Company’s overall financial operations. Prior to joining Xiaomi, Mr. Sun spent 12 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he specialized in audit and consulting services for the TMT industry.
The Company is pleased to welcome Mr. Sun to the Board, where his collective expertise and experience will be an asset to the Company’s development. At the same time, the Company extends its sincere gratitude to Mr. Liu for his valuable contributions to the Company throughout his tenure on the Board.
About Viomi Technology
Viomi’s mission is “AI for Better water,” utilizing AI technology to provide better drinking water solutions for households worldwide.
As an industry-leading technology company in home water solutions, Viomi has developed a distinctive “Equipment + Consumables” business model. By leveraging its expertise in AI technology, intelligent hardware and software development, the Company simplifies filter replacement and enhances water quality monitoring, thereby increasing the filter replacement rate. Its continuous technological innovations extend filter lifespan and lower user costs, promoting the adoption of water purifiers and supporting a healthy lifestyle while effectively addressing the rising global demand for cleaner, fresher and healthier drinking water. The Company operates a world-leading “Water Purifier Gigafactory” with an integrated industrial chain that boasts optimal efficiency and facilitates continuous breakthroughs in water purification. This state-of-the-art facility enables Viomi to achieve economies of scale and accelerate the global popularization of residential water filtration.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.viomi.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd
Claire Ji
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn
Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
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