IRIX
IRIDEX CORPPrice
Daily candles with volume. Pins mark insider trades, rating changes, 13F stakes, reports, catalysts and short-interest jumps.
- B Jan 7 to Jan 8 2 days of insider buys: $25.6K by 1 insider, avg $1.20
- B Jan 23 to Mar 30 22 days of insider buys: $314.7K by 2 insiders, avg $1.41
- B May 26 1 insider buy $5.0K at $1.00
- B Jun 3 to Jun 12 5 days of insider buys: $11.4K by 1 insider, avg $1.14
- R Aug 18 Iridex reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.6M, a 7% YoY decline from $13…
- B Aug 24 1 insider buy $5.0K at $0.7497
- X Aug 31 Short interest jumps 291.8% to 148.3K
- B Sep 10 to Sep 16 3 days of insider buys: $10.0K by 1 insider, avg $0.6497
Signal stack
Where each data set points today.
- InsidersBULLISH
2 insiders bought $379.7K at an average $1.31. No open-market sales. Price is 43% below their cost.
- InstitutionsMIXED
Q2 2026: 1 added (0 new), 2 trimmed or exited.
- EstimatesFALLING
Current-quarter EPS estimate −$0.020 → −$0.040 over 90 days. 0 up, 1 down in 30 days.
- TrendUPTREND
3% above its 50-day average.
Who's buying
13F· Q2 2026| Fund | Move | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | $113.3K |
| UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TRIM | $40.7K |
| SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | TRIM | $128.00 |
| SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC | TRIM | $161.00 |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | ADD | $36.2K |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | NEAR_EXIT | $144.00 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | $125.9K |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | $709.00 |
Quarterly 13F filings are due 45 days after each quarter ends.
The Street
last action May 2024Price is below the lowest target. Median implies +269%.Targets as of Oct 27, 2026.
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Stifel MAINTAIN | Hold |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Stifel DOWNGRADE | Hold |
| May 12, 2021 | Roth Capital MAINTAIN | Buy |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Roth Capital MAINTAIN | Buy |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Roth Capital MAINTAIN | Buy |
| May 12, 2020 | Stifel MAINTAIN | Buy |
Insider ledger
Form 4| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Novel Inspiration International Co., Ltd. 10%+ Owner | OTHER | 146,313 sh |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Mercer Patrick President and CEO | TAX W/H | $15.1K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Dizon Romeo R Chief Financial Officer | BUY | $5.0K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Dizon Romeo R Chief Financial Officer | BUY | $1.5K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Dizon Romeo R Chief Financial Officer | BUY | $3.5K |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Dizon Romeo R Chief Financial Officer | BUY | $973.44 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Dizon Romeo R Chief Financial Officer | BUY | $4.0K |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Mercer Patrick President and CEO | AWARD | 100,000 sh |
Earnings setup
Estimates| Period | EPS est. | Range | 30D rev. | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | -$0.04 | -$0.04–-$0.04 | -100.0% | $12.6M |
| Next Q | $0.02 | $0.02–$0.02 | +100.0% | $15.5M |
| Current FY | -$0.12 | -$0.12–-$0.12 | -140.0% | $52.5M |
| Next FY | $0.00 | $0.00–$0.00 | -100.0% | $56.0M |
Short side
FINRA· Oct 15, 2026SecBot reports
5 filings · 3 press releases · 0 bullish · 3 bearish · 2 neutral- BEARISH 8-KAug 18, 2026
Iridex reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.6M, a 7% YoY decline from $13.6M, missing the $13.6M…
The Q2 miss is material for a $15M market cap company. The retina business weakness is structural (regulatory delays, international disruptions), not temporary. While glaucoma growth is strong, it…
- BEARISH PRESS-RELEASEAug 18, 2026
IRIDEX reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.6M, down 7% YoY and below the $13.6M consensus, with a GAAP…
The Q2 miss and widening net loss, despite glaucoma growth, suggest near-term headwinds from retina weakness. Traders should watch for updates on international regulatory approvals and the…
- BEARISH 8-KJul 16, 2026
IRIDEX disclosed a governance crisis at its 2026 annual meeting, alleging that its largest…
The governance battle is likely to escalate — watch for further Schedule 13D amendments, SEC enforcement actions, or a formal proxy contest. The stock may remain volatile as the market prices in…
- NEUTRAL 8-KMay 19, 2026
IRIDEX reported Q1 2026 revenue of $11.8M, down 1% YoY, while net loss improved to $0.5M from…
Revenue decline and reaffirmed guidance suggest near-term stability but no catalyst. Watch for retina sales recovery in subsequent quarters and cash flow generation per management's positive…
All IRIX filing & press-release reports (8)
- 8-K reportAug 18, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 18, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 16, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 19, 2026
- DEFA14A reportApr 24, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 7, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 26, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 12, 2026