Welcome to our dedicated page for FST news (Ticker: KBSX), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on FST stock.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) is a manufacturer and marketer of steel and graphite golf shafts and a provider of other golf-related services. News about FST Corp. frequently highlights developments in its KBS-branded shaft business, relationships with OEM partners, and activities that support the company’s vertically integrated golf equipment model.
On this page, readers can follow company announcements such as revenue updates, management commentary on operating performance, and details from quarterly and half-year financial results. Recent releases have discussed growth in sales of steel and graphite shafts, wider wholesale acceptance of KBS graphite shafts, and changes in operating expenses, along with management’s views on how these factors affect the company’s performance.
FST Corp. also issues news about strategic and operational initiatives. Examples include the rollout of the Shopify Plus e-commerce platform to consolidate direct-to-consumer, business-to-business, and point-of-sale channels, and the expected benefits of improved analytics, workflow automation, and integration with ERP systems. Other news items describe brand-building and customer engagement efforts, such as the First Annual KBS Open Competition in Taiwan, which features professional and amateur golfers using KBS-branded shafts.
Investors and golf industry followers can also see updates on FST Corp.’s participation in investor conferences hosted by organizations such as Noble Capital Markets, LD Micro, H.C. Wainwright, and Sidoti. Governance-related news, including the scheduling and results of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and the approval of the FST Corp. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, is also covered. This news feed provides a centralized view of FST Corp.’s public communications, from financial disclosures to marketing and brand initiatives.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) will attend the 38th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, CA on March 22-24, 2026, represented by CFO Sebastian Tadla and VP of Investor Relations Kathee Lin.
FST will host the KBS Golf Putter Fitting Experience on March 23-24, offering complimentary 15-minute demo fittings, a staff-bag display, raffles including a $399 premium golf bag and a $195 full iron fitting redeemable in Carlsbad, CA.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) reported unaudited Q4 and full-year 2025 results. Q4 revenue was $13.22M, up 30% year-over-year; FY revenue was $47.97M, up 31% year-over-year. Gross margin was 41.6% in Q4 and 43.0% for 2025. The company reported a FY net loss of $7.16M, or $(0.16) per share, though an adjusted 2025 loss excluding listing expenses, FX loss, and an OET derivative unrealized loss would be $1.98M.
Cash and cash equivalents were $7.18M as of December 31, 2025; management expects liquidity to fund operations for the next 12 months and plans sales expansion, new product launches, and cost controls in 2026.
FST Corp (NASDAQ: KBSX) announced that CFO Sebastian Tadla and VP Investor Relations Kathee Lin will present at Noble Capital Markets' Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET. The session includes a fireside Q&A and live audience questions, with 1x1 meetings available for registered qualified investors.
A live webcast will be viewable at no cost with registration, and an archived video will be posted on the company website and Channelchek for 90 days following the event.
FST Corp (NASDAQ: KBSX) announced that its 2025 Equity Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held virtually on December 8, 2025.
The shareholder vote was 35,658,358 shares in favor and 2,999 shares against, with no abstentions; a total of 35,661,357 shares voted, representing more than a majority of issued and outstanding voting capital stock entitled to vote. The Plan aims to help attract and retain employees, directors, and consultants and align their interests with shareholders to support company growth in 2026 and beyond. CEO David Chuang commented that approval will help FST grow. Further plan details are available in the AGM proxy statement filed with the SEC.
FST Corp (NASDAQ: KBSX) will host the First Annual KBS Open Competition on December 4-5, 2025 at Chiayi Palm Lakes Resort in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
About 60 professional and amateur golfers using KBS-branded shafts are expected to compete in a two-round match. The purse is over $70,000: the winner will receive more than $47,000, the runner-up nearly $16,000, and third place about $6,400. The winner also earns the right to participate in a Taiwan PGA tournament next season.
The event will be streamed live on KBS Taiwan's website, KBS Taiwan YouTube, and KBS Golf Experience Taipei Facebook. Company leadership said the competition aims to showcase KBS equipment and engage customers, OEMs, and Taiwan-based club assemblers.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on December 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern in a virtual-only format at www.cesonlineservices.com/kbsx25_vm. Shareholders of record as of October 28, 2025 are eligible to vote on approval of the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and any adjournments.
Shareholders must pre-register by 9:00 a.m. Eastern on December 7, 2025 to attend; voting options include proxy card, toll-free telephone at 1-888-693-8683 (by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 7, 2025), or online at www.cesvote.com (same deadline). Proxy materials and plan details are available on the SEC website link provided by the company.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) said its CFO Sebastian Tadla and VP of Investor Relations Kathee Lin will present at NobleCon21 — Noble Capital Markets' 21st Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET in Boca Raton, FL.
Interested investors may attend at a discounted rate using discount code KBSXNOBLECON. A high-definition webcast will be posted the following day on the company's website, NobleCon's conference site, and Channelchek, and will be archived for 90 days.
FST Corp (Nasdaq: KBSX) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $12.55M, a 47% increase versus Q3 2024, driven by wider wholesale acceptance of KBS graphite shafts and higher-margin branded programs. Q3 gross margin improved to 39.2% from 38.8% and Q3 net loss narrowed to $715,955 (loss of $0.02 per share) versus a $1.76M loss a year earlier, helped by higher revenue and a foreign exchange gain.
For the first nine months of 2025, revenue was $34.75M (+32% YoY) while the nine-month net loss widened to $6.54M, affected by higher operating costs, ~$2.02M in listing-related expenses, an OTE derivative loss of ~$1.88M, and foreign exchange losses. Cash was $7.97M at September 30, 2025.
FST Corp (NASDAQ: KBSX) will present at LD Micro Main Event XIX in San Diego on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM PT. CFO Sebastian Tadla and VP of Investor Relations Kathee Lin will deliver the presentation and be available for one-on-one investor meetings during the conference.
The three-day event runs October 19-21, 2025 at the Hotel del Coronado, features about 120 companies presenting in half-hour slots, and concludes with a closing reception. A virtual presentation option is available via registration for remote viewers.
FST Corp. (NASDAQ:KBSX), a leading manufacturer of golf shafts and golf-related services, announced its participation in the upcoming 27th Annual H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference from September 8-10, 2025.
The company's CFO Sebastian Tadla and Head of IR Kathee Lin will deliver a presentation on Monday, September 8th, from 2:30-3:00 PM in the Winslow Room. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the conference.