Kustom Entertainment, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split
Rhea-AI Summary
Kustom Entertainment (NASDAQ: KUST) announced a 1-for-5 reverse stock split effective for trading at the open on April 22, 2026, with a new CUSIP 25382T606. The split reduces outstanding shares from 2,633,063 to 526,613 (subject to fractional rounding) and lowers authorized common shares from 66,666,666 to 13,333,333.
The company said the Reverse Stock Split and Capital Stock Reduction are intended to raise the per-share trading price to meet Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum $1.00 bid price requirement. Record date was April 7, 2026; transfer agent NATCO will handle certificate exchanges.
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Positive
- Common shares consolidated via 1-for-5 reverse split
- Outstanding shares reduced to 526,613 post-split
- Authorized common shares cut to 13,333,333
- New CUSIP 25382T606 and split-adjusted trading from April 22, 2026
Negative
- Reverse split signals prior share price below Nasdaq $1.00 requirement
- Share consolidation may reduce market liquidity and trading float
- Existing shareholders face proportional share reduction and possible perception risk
News Market Reaction – KUST
On the day this news was published, KUST gained 1.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +14.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $32K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.11M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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No peer stocks were flagged in momentum scanners, suggesting the activity around KUST is company-specific rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 | Annual results filed | Positive | +8.2% | Fiscal 2025 showed higher revenue and significantly reduced net loss. |
| Mar 03 | Contract win | Positive | -6.0% | Multi-year body camera subscription with major Kansas City health system. |
| Feb 10 | Brand recognition | Positive | +12.4% | TicketSmarter named among top ticket resale sites; strategy reaffirmed. |
| Jan 22 | Divestiture MOU | Positive | -5.1% | Non-binding MOU to sell video solutions division for $6.0–$8.5 million. |
| Jan 12 | Subsidiary sale | Positive | -17.4% | Completed sale of Nobility Healthcare to sharpen live entertainment focus. |
Recent history shows mixed reactions: operational and strategic positives often led to both sharp gains and notable sell-offs, indicating inconsistent alignment between news tone and price moves.
Over the last few months, KUST reported improved fiscal 2025 metrics with revenue from continuing operations of $13.755 million and a sharply lower net loss, which coincided with a +8.15% move. Strategic shifts toward live events and ticketing included divesting healthcare and video-related businesses, with multiple transactions valued between $1.45 million and $8.5 million. Some of these divestiture and contract wins produced double-digit moves, but not always in the expected direction. Today’s reverse split follows this restructuring phase and addresses Nasdaq bid-price compliance.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a 1-for-5 reverse stock split and a reduction of authorized common shares from 66,666,666 to 13,333,333, aimed at satisfying Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid requirement. It follows a series of restructuring and divestiture steps that shifted KUST toward live events and ticketing. Key items to monitor include how trading behaves once the split becomes effective on April 22, 2026 and whether recent operational improvements translate into more stable market confidence over time.
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Overland Park, KS, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: KUST) (the “Company”), a leading provider of video solutions which develops, manufactures, and markets advanced video recording products and other critical safety products for law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety, and event security, today announced a 1-for-5 reverse split (the "Reverse Stock Split") of the Company’s common stock (the "Common Stock") and proportional reduction of the number of shares of Common Stock and shares of preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”) authorized (the “Capital Stock Reduction”). The Company anticipates that the Common Stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) on a split-adjusted basis at the start of trading on April 22, 2026 and will have a new CUSIP number of 25382T606.
The Reverse Stock Split is being implemented to increase the per share trading price of the Company’s Common Stock for the purpose of ensuring a share price high enough to comply with the minimum
On April 5, 2026, the Company’s board of directors approved a 1-for-5 Reverse Stock Split. The number of outstanding shares of Common Stock prior to the Reverse Stock Split is 2,633,063 and the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split is 526,613, subject to adjustment for the rounding up of fractional shares. The record date for determining the holders of Common Stock entitled to receive shares of Common Stock following the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split was April 7, 2026.
The number of authorized shares of Common Stock prior to the Capital Stock Reduction was 66,666,666. The number of authorized shares of Common Stock following the Capital Stock Reduction is 13,333,333. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock is not effected.
Information to Stockholders
Nevada Agency and Transfer Company (“NATCO”), the Company’s transfer agent, will send instructions to stockholders of record who hold stock certificates regarding the exchange of certificates for Common Stock. Stockholders who hold their shares of Common Stock in book-entry form or in brokerage accounts or "street name" are not required to take any action to effect the exchange of their shares of Common Stock following the Reverse Stock Split. NATCO may be reached for questions at 775-322-5623.
About Kustom Entertainment, Inc. - Kustom Entertainment, Inc. is a leader in live event production and ticketing technology. The company specializes in large-scale music festivals, including the legendary Country Stampede, and provides end-to-end event management and proprietary ticketing solutions for venues across the United States. The Country Stampede Festival is one of the company’s flagship events, celebrating the best in country music while fostering community and providing a platform for emerging talent.
The 2026 Country Stampede will take place June 25, 26, and 27, 2026, at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas which is located within the Kansas City Metroplex area. Tickets, camping, and VIP experiences are available at www.CountryStampede.com.
For additional news and information please visit www.kustom440.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing material may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, including without limitation statements regarding the Reverse Stock Split, Capital Stock Reduction, and references to the live event production business, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future actions or performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and its current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect current plans. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to the growth of the live event industry, and there being no guarantee that the trading price of the Company’s Common Stock will be indicate of the Company’s value. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the security laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Contact Information
Stanton Ross, CEO
Tom Heckman, CFO
Kustom Entertainment, Inc.
913-814-7774
