Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) Short Interest Update

Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 45,781,408 shares, a growth of 41.0% from the January 15th total of 32,472,632 shares. Approximately 26.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 67,866,416 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average trading volume of 67,866,416 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. Approximately 26.5% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Trending Headlines about Richtech Robotics

Here are the key news stories impacting Richtech Robotics this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were mixed: RR reported ($0.02) EPS in its most recent quarter (in line with consensus) but revenue of $1.15M missed the $1.31M estimate — a modest operational negative that tempers the positive EPS headline. Richtech quarterly results
• Negative Sentiment: Hagens Berman announced a securities class action highlighting reports that Microsoft denied a commercial partnership with Richtech, which coincided with a >20% share drop on Jan. 29 — the lawsuit alleges possible pump‑and‑dump activity and seeks relief for purchasers during Jan. 27–29. This allegation and associated publicity materially raise reputational and legal risk. Richtech hit with securities class action
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff firms (Rosen, Schall, Pomerantz, Bragar Eagel & Squire, Glancy Prongay Wolke, Gross, Portnoy, Kirby McInerney and others) have filed or solicited lead‑plaintiff claims for the same Jan. 27–29 class period and are pushing the April 3, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline. The volume of filings increases the probability of consolidation, litigation costs, and management distraction. Example notices: Schall Law Firm notice
• Negative Sentiment: Additional firm reminders continue to appear (Bragar Eagel & Squire; Rosen Law Firm; Pomerantz; Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter), keeping the story in the press and likely maintaining trading volatility and downside pressure until litigation risk is resolved. Example: Bragar reminder. Bragar class action reminder

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Richtech Robotics

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Richtech Robotics by 22.4% during the third quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 15,542 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 2,842 shares during the last quarter. DNB Asset Management AS boosted its stake in Richtech Robotics by 9.9% during the 3rd quarter. DNB Asset Management AS now owns 43,858 shares of the company’s stock valued at $188,000 after purchasing an additional 3,939 shares during the period. Two Sigma Investments LP grew its position in Richtech Robotics by 14.3% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 35,473 shares of the company’s stock worth $152,000 after purchasing an additional 4,429 shares during the last quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Richtech Robotics by 30.0% in the 3rd quarter. Delos Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 19,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $84,000 after purchasing an additional 4,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WealthPlan Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Richtech Robotics by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. WealthPlan Investment Management LLC now owns 133,162 shares of the company’s stock valued at $430,000 after purchasing an additional 5,060 shares during the period. 0.01% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Richtech Robotics Stock Up 3.5%

Shares of NASDAQ RR opened at $2.98 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $3.73 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $3.80. Richtech Robotics has a 52-week low of $1.37 and a 52-week high of $7.43. The stock has a market capitalization of $641.00 million, a P/E ratio of -21.29 and a beta of -3.63.

Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ:RR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.44 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.31 million. Richtech Robotics had a negative return on equity of 14.32% and a negative net margin of 417.41%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

RR has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Richtech Robotics from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $6.00 price objective on shares of Richtech Robotics in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Richtech Robotics in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $4.50.

About Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics Inc develops, manufactures, deploys, and sells robotic solutions for automation in the service industry. The company offers indoor transport and delivery, sanitation, and food and beverage automation solutions, such as ADAM and ARM worker robots; delivery robots, including Matradee, Matradee X, Matradee L, Richie, and Robbie; and cleaning robots comprising DUST-E SX, and DUST-E MX, as well as accessories, such as bus tubs, cup holders, magnetic tray cases, smartwatches, table location systems, and tray covers.