ClearOne, Inc. (CLRO)

ClearOne's stock has been impacted by several events in the past six months. ClearOne closed an asset sale transaction to Biamp Systems, LLC, involving intellectual property and product inventory. A special one-time stock dividend was declared in June 2025. The company effected a 1-for-15 reverse stock split to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. ClearOne reported challenging Q1 2025 results with revenue declining 36% year-over-year and a significant drop in gross profit margin, leading to a net loss. ClearOne reported Q4 2024 financial results with revenue increasing from Q3 2024 but decreasing from Q4 2023, and a GAAP net loss. ClearOne settled an employment dispute with former staff of its Spanish subsidiary in February 2026.

Explicit information detailing the demand seasonality for ClearOne, Inc.'s products and services is not publicly detailed. Recent financial reports indicate that demand has been significantly impacted by internal factors rather than inherent seasonal patterns. Decreased demand across all product categories in Q1 2025 was primarily attributed to delays in product releases stemming from cash flow constraints and an inability to maintain an uninterrupted flow of inventory from manufacturers. Recent fluctuations in demand are more closely tied to the company's operational and financial health than to seasonal market trends.

ClearOne, Inc. designs, develops, and sells conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions for voice and visual communications, operating within the Technology sector. Its products include professional audio conferencing and sound-reinforcement products, mid-tier premium conferencing products, USB-based speakerphones, and professional microphone offerings. ClearOne also provides video conferencing and collaboration solutions, professional-grade cameras, and AV networking solutions.

ClearOne, Inc. operates in the United States and internationally, distributing its products through a global network of distributors, systems integrators, dealers, value-added resellers, and end-users in over 50 countries. The company's headquarters and primary R&D center are in Salt Lake City, Utah, with satellite R&D and sales support locations in Austin, Texas; Gainesville, Florida; Zaragoza, Spain; Chennai, India; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

ClearOne's brand reputation has been characterized by product innovation and financial challenges. The company continued to introduce new products, with the BMA 360DX winning a "Best of Show" award. However, the company's reputation has been impacted by inventory sourcing challenges and cash flow constraints, which led to a significant year-over-year revenue decline and a sharp compression of its gross margin in Q1 2025. These operational difficulties negatively affected the availability of both new and existing products. The company also faced challenges from slower order flow and a lack of Microsoft Teams certification for some products.

ClearOne, Inc. has a concentrated ownership structure, with insiders holding a near-total controlling interest. As of February 3, 2026, ClearOne, Inc. has 17 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 54,532 shares. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, DRW Securities, LLC, Albion Financial Group /ut, Geode Capital Management, Llc, Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Investor Shares, and UBS Group AG. Edward D. Bagley is a significant individual shareholder.