iRhythm Technologies (IRTC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $167.61 | Market Cap: $5.4 BilSector: Health Care | Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
iRhythm Technologies (IRTC)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $167.61Market Cap: $5.4 BilSector: Health CareIndustry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -1.8% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -59 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.4% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 75x | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Wearable Health Devices, Remote Patient Monitoring, and Health Data Analytics. | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.1% | |
| Key risksIRTC key risks include [1] significant regulatory and legal jeopardy stemming from an FDA warning letter, Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 44% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Wearable Health Devices, Remote Patient Monitoring, and Health Data Analytics. |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -1.8% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -59 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -8.4% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 75x |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.1% |
| Key risksIRTC key risks include [1] significant regulatory and legal jeopardy stemming from an FDA warning letter, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
IRTC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points for why iRhythm Technologies (IRTC) stock moved by approximately -1.5% from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025:
1. Elevated Valuation and High Market Expectations: iRhythm Technologies traded at a premium price-to-sales ratio of 9.2x compared to its peers (5.8x) and the broader U.S. Medical Equipment industry (3.1x) as of November 2025. This high valuation indicated that investors had very high expectations for the company's future growth and profitability, which may have led to a slight correction or profit-taking if results, though strong, did not significantly exceed these elevated expectations.
2. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Performance Potentially Priced In: On October 30, 2025, iRhythm announced robust third-quarter 2025 financial results, with revenue increasing by 30.7% year-over-year to $192.9 million and an improved gross margin of 71.1%. The company also raised its full-year 2025 guidance. While these results were positive and exceeded some expectations, the stock's high valuation prior to the announcement suggests that much of this good news may have already been factored into the share price, limiting further upside and potentially leading to a slight downturn from profit-taking.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| IRTC Return | 248% | -50% | -20% | 14% | -16% | 86% | 147% |
| Peers Return | � | � | � | � | � | � | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| IRTC Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 50% | 58% | 42% | 75% | |
| Peers Win Rate | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| IRTC Max Drawdown | -15% | -82% | -24% | -23% | -47% | -1% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | � | � | � | � | � | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GE, TFX, STAA, IART, AVRT. See IRTC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | IRTC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -84.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 540.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -43.0% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 75.5% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 42 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -37.9% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 61.1% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 67 days | 120 days |
Compare to GE, TFX, STAA, IART, AVRT
In The Past
iRhythm Technologies's stock fell -84.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/20/2021. A -84.4% loss requires a 540.6% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.1% | -7.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.6% | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 16.3% | 16.3% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.1% | -7.1% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 3.6% | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 125.10 |
| Mkt Cap | 5.4 |
| Rev LTM | 1,643 |
| Op Inc LTM | 31 |
| FCF LTM | 32 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 44 |
| CFO LTM | 89 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 131 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.4% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 4.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 19.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 4.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 1.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 10.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 4.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.9% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 5.4 |
| P/S | 3.7 |
| P/EBIT | -10.2 |
| P/E | -8.7 |
| P/CFO | 13.8 |
| Total Yield | -5.5% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.7% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -0.1% |
| 3M Rtn | -2.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 15.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 1.8% |
| 3Y Rtn | -48.2% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -0.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -6.0% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 2.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -6.9% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -116.9% |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/30/2025 | 1.7% | -3.6% | -1.2% |
| 7/31/2025 | 17.7% | 14.8% | 21.3% |
| 2/20/2025 | 6.0% | -5.4% | -7.3% |
| 10/30/2024 | -4.4% | 18.1% | 14.8% |
| 8/1/2024 | -12.3% | -15.9% | -15.8% |
| 5/2/2024 | -7.4% | -9.9% | -24.2% |
| 2/22/2024 | -8.7% | 3.1% | -5.9% |
| 11/2/2023 | 5.2% | -8.2% | 13.6% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| # Negative | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Median Positive | 6.8% | 9.9% | 13.1% |
| Median Negative | -6.9% | -5.4% | -10.9% |
| Max Positive | 18.3% | 26.1% | 34.9% |
| Max Negative | -12.3% | -23.6% | -24.2% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10302025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7312025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5012025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 10302024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8012024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5022024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2222024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11022023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5042023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2232023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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