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Aterian Inc (ATER)

Aterian Inc (ATER) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/04/2025: ATER (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $8

1 Year Target Price $8

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$8 Target price
52w Low $0.65
Current$0.8
52w High $3.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -60.79%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/04/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.02M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.35
52 Weeks Range 0.65 - 3.50
Updated Date 12/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.65 - 3.50
Updated Date 12/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.59

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-14
When -
Estimate -
Actual -0.2779

Profitability

Profit Margin -15.72%
Operating Margin (TTM) -10.74%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -16.06%
Return on Equity (TTM) -46.32%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 178.57
Enterprise Value 6613473
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1
Enterprise Value 6613473
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.16
Shares Outstanding 10027046
Shares Floating 5380986
Shares Outstanding 10027046
Shares Floating 5380986
Percent Insiders 23
Percent Institutions 5.9

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Aterian Inc

Aterian Inc(ATER) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Aterian, Inc., formerly Mohawk Group Holdings, Inc., was founded in 2014. It focuses on acquiring and scaling e-commerce brands through its proprietary data analytics platform, AIMEE (Artificial Intelligence Marketplace E-commerce Engine). The company's strategy involves identifying high-potential products, optimizing their performance, and expanding their reach on online marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart.com.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • e-Commerce Brand Acquisition and Scaling: Aterian acquires and integrates consumer product brands primarily sold online. They leverage their AIMEE platform to optimize marketing, supply chain, and product development for these brands.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Aterian's leadership team consists of executives with experience in e-commerce, technology, and finance. Yaniv Sarig is the CEO. The company is structured around its AIMEE platform and the various brands it manages.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Home & Kitchen Products: Aterian acquires and sells a variety of home and kitchen products. The market share varies by specific product. The products compete with numerous private label brands and established companies like Spectrum Brands (SPB) and Newell Brands (NWL). Revenue data on individual product category are hard to find without access to confidential company financials.
  • Health & Personal Care Products: Aterian offers a range of health and personal care products. The market share varies by specific product. Revenue data on individual product category are hard to find without access to confidential company financials.
  • Consumer Electronics Accessories: Aterian has consumer electronics accessories in their portofolio. The market share varies by specific product. Revenue data on individual product category are hard to find without access to confidential company financials.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The e-commerce industry is characterized by rapid growth, intense competition, and evolving consumer preferences. Companies are increasingly focused on data-driven strategies and supply chain optimization. Covid19 has increased the e-commerce growth rate by several percentage points, and trends are projected to stay this way for the future.

Positioning

Aterian positions itself as a technology-driven acquirer and operator of e-commerce brands. Its AIMEE platform is intended to provide a competitive advantage through data analytics and operational efficiency.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global e-commerce market is several trillion USD. Aterian targets specific niches within this market, focusing on Amazon and Walmart.com. The TAM for their current product categories is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary AIMEE platform for data analytics
  • Acquisition and integration expertise
  • Diversified portfolio of e-commerce brands
  • Experience and depth of leadership teams

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Dependence on Amazon and Walmart.com
  • Integration challenges with acquired brands

Opportunities

  • Further expansion into new product categories
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
  • International market expansion
  • Increasing e-commerce penetration rates

Threats

  • Increased competition from other e-commerce aggregators
  • Changes in Amazon and Walmart.com's policies
  • Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • THRD
  • BRZE
  • AMZN
  • SHOP

Competitive Landscape

Aterian faces intense competition from larger e-commerce players and other aggregators. Its AIMEE platform is a potential differentiator, but execution and financial stability are critical.

Major Acquisitions

Brands within home & kitchen

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Aterian acquires small businesses to build up their collection of products for e-commerce.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Aterian's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions. However, profitability has been a challenge. More detailed analysis requires specific numerical data.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, with some projecting growth based on continued acquisitions and platform optimization. However, financial stability is a concern.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost reduction programs, refinement of AIMEE platform and optimization of acquisitions.

Summary

Aterian is an e-commerce aggregator leveraging its AIMEE platform to acquire and scale brands, facing challenges with profitability and high debt. Strengths include their data-driven approach and diverse portfolio, but weaknesses involve dependence on major marketplaces. Opportunities lie in expanding into new categories, while threats include increasing competition and economic downturns. The business needs to stablize financially before becoming a strong contender.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Aterian Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Summit, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 2019-06-12
CEO & Director Mr. Arturo Rodriguez
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Full time employees 97
Full time employees 97

Aterian, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology-enabled consumer products company in North America, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and internationally. The company offers home and kitchen appliances, kitchenware, air quality appliances, health and beauty products, and essential oils under the Squatty Potty, HomeLabs, Mueller Living, PurSteam, Healing Solutions, and Photo Paper Direct brand names. It primarily serves individual online consumers through online retail channels, such as Amazon and Walmart; Mercado Libre, owned and operated websites; and other marketplaces. The company was formerly known as Mohawk Group Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Aterian, Inc. in April 2021. Aterian, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey., Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and internationally.