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Gulf Resources, Inc. Receives NASDAQ Notice to Late Filing of Its Quarterly Report

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Gulf Resources (Nasdaq:GURE) received a Nasdaq delinquency notice dated May 26, 2026 for failing to timely file its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q. The company remains delinquent on its 2025 Form 10-K. There is no immediate impact on the Nasdaq listing.

The company must submit a compliance plan by June 22, 2026. If accepted, Nasdaq may allow until October 12, 2026 to regain compliance. Gulf Resources says it is working diligently to complete both filings.

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Positive

  • Current Nasdaq delinquency notice has no immediate effect on GURE listing status
  • Nasdaq may grant up to 180 days, until October 12, 2026, to regain compliance if plan is accepted

Negative

  • Company is delinquent on 2025 Form 10-K and Q1 2026 Form 10-Q filings
  • Must submit a Nasdaq compliance plan for delinquent reports by June 22, 2026
  • Listing compliance remains under Nasdaq review, with potential need for a Hearings Panel appeal

News Market Reaction – GURE

-12.50%
5 alerts
-12.50% Session close to close
+4.7% Peak in 54 min
$7.46M Market Cap
0.3x Rel. Volume

In the Jun 1 session, GURE declined 12.50%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock dropped -12.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this notice...
Analysis

The stock dropped -12.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this notice having no immediate listing impact would fit prior patterns, where the April 10-K delay explanation and subsequent Nasdaq delinquency letter both saw shares fall. Extended uncertainty around late Form 10-K and now Form 10-Q added to regulatory risk, even though Nasdaq may grant time until October 12, 2026 to regain compliance after a June 22, 2026 plan submission.

Key Figures

Notice date: May 26, 2026 Quarter-end: March 31, 2026 Annual period end: December 31, 2025 +5 more
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Notice date May 26, 2026 Nasdaq delinquency notification for late Form 10-Q
Quarter-end March 31, 2026 Period covered by delayed Form 10-Q
Annual period end December 31, 2025 Period covered by delayed Form 10-K
Compliance plan deadline June 22, 2026 Deadline to submit plan to Nasdaq
Potential cure period end October 12, 2026 Latest date Nasdaq may allow to regain compliance
Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) Nasdaq rule requiring timely SEC periodic filings
Disclosure rule 5810(b) Nasdaq rule for prompt deficiency notice disclosure
Cure days possible 180 calendar days Maximum extension from Initial Delinquent Filing due date

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Apr 27 (Negative)
Pattern 3 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Apr 27 Nasdaq delinquency notice Negative -5.5% Nasdaq notice for late 2025 Form 10-K filing and compliance plan timeline.
Apr 16 10-K delay explanation Negative -5.7% Company detailed 2025 Form 10-K delay due to SEC-driven accounting adjustments.
Dec 02 Compliance regained Positive +63.5% Announcement of regaining compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirements.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Nasdaq compliance-related headlines previously aligned with sharp price moves, both negative on delay notices and strongly positive on regaining compliance.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, Gulf Resources’ key news flow has centered on Nasdaq listing compliance and SEC-related reporting delays. On April 16, 2026, it explained delays in the 2025 Form 10-K, followed by a Nasdaq delinquency notice on April 23, 2026, with shares falling after both updates. Earlier, on December 2, 2025, the company announced it had regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which coincided with a strong positive price reaction. Today’s late 10-Q notice extends this compliance narrative.

Key Terms

form 10-q, form 10-k, nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1), nasdaq hearings panel
4 terms
form 10-q regulatory
"failure to timely file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended"
A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.
form 10-k regulatory
"failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended"
A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.
nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange to promptly notify the exchange if their stock price falls below a certain minimum level, known as the "initial listing standards." This rule helps ensure that investors are aware of significant declines in a company's stock value, which could signal financial trouble or increased risk. Essentially, it helps maintain transparency and protect investors by keeping them informed about important changes in a company's stock performance.
nasdaq hearings panel regulatory
"the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel"
A Nasdaq hearings panel is a group of experts that reviews cases when a company's stock listing is at risk of being removed from the exchange. They evaluate whether the company has met certain standards and determine if it can keep trading on Nasdaq. This process matters to investors because it can affect a company's ability to raise money and maintain credibility in the market.

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SHOUGUANG, China, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: GURE) (“Gulf Resources,” “we,” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of bromine and crude salt in China, today announced that it received a delinquency notification letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualification Staff (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 26, 2026 due to the Company’s non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”) as a result of the Company’s failure to timely file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). The Listing Rule requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq.

As previously disclosed in the press release distributed by the Company on April 27, 2026, the Company received a delinquency notification letter on April 23, 2026 due to the Company’s non-compliance with Listing Rule as a result of the Company’s failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for the period ended December 31, 2025 (the “Initial Delinquent Filing”). As of the date of this press release, the Company remains delinquent in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company must submit a plan to regain compliance with respect to these delinquent reports no later than June 22, 2026. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, then Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Initial Delinquent Filing, or until October 12, 2026 to regain compliance. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company’s plan, then the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

The Company is working diligently to complete its Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

This announcement is made in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a notification of deficiency.

About Gulf Resources, Inc.

Gulf Resources, Inc. operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“SCHC”), Daying County Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“DCHC”) and Shouguang Hengde Salt Industry Co. Ltd. (“SHSI”). The Company believes that it is one of the largest producers of bromine in China. Elemental Bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of compounds utilized in industry and agriculture. Through SHSI, the Company sells crude salt. DCHC was established to further explore and develop natural gas and brine resources (including bromine and crude salt) in China. For more information, visit www.gulfresourcesinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions, and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding plans with respect to the timing and impact of the Reverse Stock Split; our strategic plans and value; our expectations regarding potential commercial opportunities; and our strategies, positioning and expectations for future events or performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption “Risk Factors.” Any forward-looking statement in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.



CONTACT: Gulf Resources, Inc.
Web: http://www.gulfresourcesinc.com
Director of Investor Relations
Helen Xu
beishengrong@vip.163.com

FAQ

Why did Gulf Resources (NASDAQ:GURE) receive a Nasdaq delinquency notice on May 26, 2026?

Gulf Resources received the notice for not timely filing its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q. According to the company, this non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) follows an earlier notice related to its delinquent 2025 Form 10-K annual report.

Does the May 2026 Nasdaq notice immediately affect Gulf Resources (GURE) stock listing?

The delinquency notice has no immediate effect on Gulf Resources’ Nasdaq listing. According to the company, its securities continue to trade on Nasdaq while it works to complete the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and pursue a compliance plan.

What deadlines has Nasdaq set for Gulf Resources (GURE) to regain filing compliance?

Gulf Resources must submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq by June 22, 2026. According to the company, if Nasdaq accepts this plan, it may have up to 180 days from the initial delinquent filing’s due date to regain full reporting compliance.

How long could Gulf Resources (GURE) have to file its late Form 10-K and Form 10-Q?

If Nasdaq accepts Gulf Resources’ compliance plan, it may have until October 12, 2026. According to the company, this 180-day window is measured from the due date of the initial delinquent 2025 Form 10-K filing.

What filings is Gulf Resources (GURE) currently delinquent on with the SEC?

Gulf Resources is delinquent on its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q. According to the company, both late SEC reports triggered Nasdaq delinquency notices under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

What actions is Gulf Resources (GURE) taking in response to the Nasdaq delinquency notices?

Gulf Resources states it is working diligently to complete its Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. According to the company, it also plans to submit a formal plan to Nasdaq by June 22, 2026 to regain listing rule compliance.

What happens if Nasdaq does not accept Gulf Resources (GURE) compliance plan?

If Nasdaq does not accept the plan, Gulf Resources can appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. According to the company, this appeal process would address the listing deficiency related to its delinquent SEC periodic reports.