Viomi Technology Co., Ltd Provides Update on Share Repurchase Program
Rhea-AI Summary
Viomi Technology (NASDAQ: VIOT) on Jan 2, 2026 updated its previously announced ADS share repurchase program. The board approved the program on Oct 24, 2025, authorizing repurchases of up to US$20.0 million of ADSs through Dec 31, 2027. As of Dec 31, 2025, the company repurchased approximately 1.02 million ADSs for a total of US$2.5 million, leaving about US$17.5 million available for future buybacks. The repurchases were funded from the company’s existing cash reserves. Management said the buyback reflects confidence in fundamentals and the company’s long-term Global Water strategy.
Positive
- $20.0M authorized ADS buyback through Dec 31, 2027
- Repurchased 1.02M ADSs for $2.5M as of Dec 31, 2025
- Approximately $17.5M remains available for future repurchases
Negative
- Repurchases funded from existing cash reserves, reducing available cash by $2.5M
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
VIOT fell 5.64% while close peers showed mixed moves, with some up (e.g., COOK +5.88%) and others down, pointing to a stock-specific reaction rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28 | Product promotion | Positive | -3.9% | Black Friday Amazon promotions for several AI water purifier models. |
| Nov 10 | Earnings update | Neutral | -6.6% | Strong H1 2025 growth with margin compression and lower cash balance. |
| Oct 24 | Buyback & results date | Positive | +20.7% | Announcement of H1 2025 results date and US$20M repurchase plan. |
| Oct 20 | Marketing & product | Positive | +11.7% | New brand ambassador and AI purifier launch for Malaysia expansion. |
| Oct 02 | Compliance update | Positive | -3.4% | Regained compliance with Nasdaq periodic filing requirements. |
Stock has often shown negative or muted reactions to positive operational and compliance news, with only some marketing and buyback announcements seeing aligned gains.
Over the last few months, Viomi reported strong first-half 2025 growth, launched multiple AI water purifiers, and expanded marketing with a Malaysian brand ambassador. It also regained Nasdaq filing compliance on Oct 1, 2025 and announced a new US$20 million share repurchase plan effective through Dec 31, 2027. Market reactions were mixed, with several positive updates followed by declines. Today’s buyback progress update follows that repurchase announcement, extending the capital return narrative without introducing new regulatory events.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details Viomi’s execution on its share repurchase plan, confirming buybacks of 1.02 million ADSs for US$2.5 million and leaving US$17.5 million available through Dec 31, 2027. It follows earlier financial results and expansion initiatives that shaped the company’s recent trajectory. Investors may track future repurchase activity, overall cash trends from earnings reports, and any additional governance or regulatory disclosures when assessing how this capital return program interacts with broader strategic risks.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (“Viomi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading technology company for home water solutions in China, today provided an update on its previously announced share repurchase program.
On October 24, 2025, the Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to US
As of December 31, 2025, the Company has repurchased approximately 1.02 million ADSs for a total of US
Mr. Xiaoping Chen, Founder and CEO of Viomi, commented: “We are pleased with the progress of our share repurchase program, which underscores our confidence in the Company’s fundamentals and long-term growth prospects. With our robust cash position and our ‘Global Water’ strategy, we are well-positioned to continue delivering sustainable value for our shareholders.”
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: https://ir.viomi.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Viomi’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Viomi may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s growth strategies; the cooperation with Xiaomi, the recognition of the Company’s brand; trends and competition in global IoT-enabled smart home market; development and commercialization of new products, services and technologies; governmental policies and relevant regulatory environment relating to the Company’s industry and/or aspects of the business operations and general economic conditions in China and around the globe, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd
Claire Ji
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com
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