Reborn Coffee Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Stockholders’ Equity Requirement
Rhea-AI Summary
Reborn Coffee (NASDAQ: REBN) announced on January 14, 2026 that Nasdaq has confirmed the company has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum stockholders’ equity requirement under Listing Rule 5550(b). Nasdaq said Reborn Coffee is now in compliance with all continued listing standards, the previously scheduled Nasdaq Hearings Panel hearing was cancelled, and the company’s common stock will remain listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Positive
- Regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)
- Nasdaq confirmed compliance with all continued listing standards
- Previously scheduled Nasdaq Hearings Panel hearing cancelled
- Common stock will remain listed and traded on Nasdaq Capital Market
Negative
- Company had previously failed the Nasdaq minimum stockholders’ equity requirement
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, REBN gained 11.95%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.6% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -2.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $12M at that time. Trading volume was above average at 1.6x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Momentum scanner data flags no peers moving with REBN, and sector-wide momentum is absent. Price action around this Nasdaq compliance update appears company-specific rather than part of a broader Restaurants/retail-eating sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 | Equity investment | Positive | -0.6% | Premium-priced $6.5M equity raise and indicated equity compliance with Nasdaq. |
| Dec 09 | Shareholder update | Positive | +12.9% | Update on premium financings, tech upgrade, licensing growth, cash-flow outlook. |
| Oct 23 | Advisory board | Neutral | +2.3% | Formation of advisory board to support strategy and global growth plans. |
| Sep 16 | New subsidiary | Positive | +9.6% | Launch of Reborn Logistics with sizable Korean contracts and revenue potential. |
| Aug 26 | Crypto pilot | Neutral | -3.3% | Announcement of in-store crypto and stablecoin ATM pilot at key location. |
Positive balance-sheet and growth updates often saw aligned moves, but the recent equity investment/compliance-related news drew a slightly negative reaction, showing occasional divergences on good news.
Over the last six months, Reborn Coffee has focused on strengthening its capital structure and growth platform. A $6.5 million equity investment at $5.45 per share and shareholder updates highlighted improved stockholders’ equity and an aim for positive cash flow in Q1 2026. The company also launched Reborn Logistics with potential annual logistics revenue near $20 million and advanced a digital asset strategy. Today’s confirmed Nasdaq equity compliance ties directly to these prior financing and balance-sheet actions.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +11.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the significance of confirmed Nasdaq listing compliance after prior equity deficiency disclosures. Earlier updates described new equity capital and improved stockholders’ equity, so confirmation that REBN meets Nasdaq’s equity standard can validate those steps. However, the stock trades well below its 52-week high of 8.3 and under its 200-day MA of 2.44, so prior downtrends and dilution history remain important risk considerations.
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BREA, CA, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN), a leader in the specialty coffee market, today announced that it received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum stockholders’ equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b). Nasdaq further confirmed that the Company is now in compliance with all applicable continued listing standards.
As a result, the previously scheduled hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has been cancelled, and the Company’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
About Reborn Coffee
Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN) is a California-based specialty coffee retailer focused on delivering high-quality, handcrafted coffee experiences. With a growing global footprint and a dedication to innovation, Reborn is redefining the coffeehouse model through its premium products and technology-forward initiatives.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements." While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including those risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which can be found on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to continue as a going concern as indicated in an explanatory paragraph in the Company's independent registered public accounting firm's audit report as a result of recurring net losses, among other things, the Company's ability to successfully open the additional locations described herein as planned or at all, the Company's ability to expand its business both within and outside of California (including as it relates to increasing sales and growing Average Unit Volumes at our existing stores), the degree of customer loyalty to our stores and products, the fluctuation of economic conditions, competition and inflation. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Contact:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel: (212) 671-1020
Email: rebn@crescendo-ir.com
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