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Smith-Midland Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Letter

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Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) reported receiving a Nasdaq letter dated May 29, 2026, stating noncompliance with listing rule 5250(c)(1) due to the delayed Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2026.

The notice has no immediate effect on SMID's Nasdaq Capital Market listing. The delay stems from the unexpected resignation of a key accounting staff member, disrupting the quarter-end close and review. The role has been filled, and the company is working to complete and file the 10-Q as soon as practicable.

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Positive

  • Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on SMID's listing status
  • Key accounting staff position causing delay has been replaced
  • Company is working to complete and file the delayed Form 10-Q

Negative

  • Noncompliance with Nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1) due to late Form 10-Q
  • Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for March 31, 2026 remains delayed

News Market Reaction – SMID

+2.94%
+2.94% Session close to close

In the Jun 4 session, SMID gained 2.94%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement details a Nasdaq notice that Smith-Midland is not in compliance with listing rule ...
Analysis

This announcement details a Nasdaq notice that Smith-Midland is not in compliance with listing rule 5250(c)(1) due to a delayed Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company links the delay to turnover in key accounting staff and says the notice has no immediate listing impact. In context of earlier NT 10-K and NT 10-Q filings and disclosed internal control weaknesses, investors may focus on the timing of the 10-Q filing and progress on strengthening financial reporting processes.

Key Figures

Nasdaq letter date: May 29, 2026 Quarter end: March 31, 2026 Form 12b-25 filing date: May 14, 2026
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Nasdaq letter date May 29, 2026 Date of Nasdaq non-compliance notice regarding late Form 10-Q
Quarter end March 31, 2026 Quarter covered by delayed Form 10-Q
Form 12b-25 filing date May 14, 2026 Date SMID notified SEC of expected 10-Q delay

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 14 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Apr 14 Full-year earnings Positive -1.1% Reported record 2025 revenue and net income with margin improvement.
Mar 31 10-K filing delay Negative -10.9% Filed 12b-25 for late 2025 Form 10-K and flagged control assessment needs.
Mar 24 Project award Positive -1.0% Won $5.4M SoftSound noise wall contract for NC Complete 540 project.
Mar 23 Prelim results Positive -1.0% Issued preliminary Q4 and 2025 results with strong revenue growth outlook.
Mar 10 Project announcement Positive -0.6% Announced $1.6M SlenderWall contract for Washington D.C. redevelopment.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent history shows SMID often trades lower around both strong operational updates and filing delays, with most events seeing negative next-day reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Smith-Midland reported record 2025 results on Apr 14, 2026, with strong revenue and net income growth, yet the stock slipped modestly. Earlier, multiple project wins and preliminary revenue guidance in March 2026 also saw mild negative price reactions. Filing delays for the 2025 Form 10-K on Mar 31, 2026 drove a sharper selloff of about -10.94%. Today’s Nasdaq non-compliance notice over a late Q1 2026 Form 10-Q fits into this ongoing theme of timing and control issues around financial reporting.

Key Terms

nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1), form 10-q, securities and exchange commission, form 12b-25
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nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"it received a letter from Nasdaq, dated May 29, 2026, indicating it was not in compliance with Nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1)"
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.
form 10-q regulatory
"The required filing in question is the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("10-Q") for the quarter ended March 31, 2026."
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.
securities and exchange commission regulatory
"requires the timely filing of all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission."
A national government agency that enforces rules for buying, selling and disclosing information about stocks and other investments, acting like a referee and scorekeeper for financial markets. It requires companies to share clear, regular financial and business information and investigates fraud or rule-breaking, which matters to investors because those rules and disclosures help ensure fair prices, reduce hidden risks and make it easier to compare investment choices.
form 12b-25 regulatory
"As previously disclosed on the Company's Form 12b-25 filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026"
Form 12b-25 is a notice a publicly traded company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it cannot deliver a required periodic report (like a quarterly or annual financial report) on time. It explains the reason for the delay and gives the company a short, temporary window to finish the report without being marked as delinquent; investors watch it because late filings can signal accounting, operational, or control issues that may affect a company’s reliability and stock risk, much like a missed homework deadline can raise concerns about a student’s preparedness.

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MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID) (the "Company"), a provider of innovative, high-quality proprietary and patented precast concrete products and systems, today announced it received a letter from Nasdaq, dated May 29, 2026, indicating it was not in compliance with Nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1), which requires the timely filing of all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The required filing in question is the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("10-Q") for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market.

As previously disclosed on the Company's Form 12b-25 filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026, the delay in filing the 10-Q is related to the Company experiencing changes in its internal accounting personnel resulting from the unanticipated resignation of a key accounting staff member, which disrupted the Company's quarter-end close and review process. As a result, additional time is required to complete management's review procedures and finalize the Company's financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has replaced the staff member and is working diligently to complete and file the Quarterly Report as soon as practicable.

About Smith-Midland

Smith-Midland develops, manufactures, licenses, rents, and sells a broad array of precast concrete products for use primarily in the construction, transportation, and utility industries.

Smith-Midland Corporation has three manufacturing facilities in: Midland, VA, Reidsville, NC, and Columbia, SC, and a J-J Hooks® Safety Barrier rental firm, Concrete Safety Systems. Easi-Set Worldwide, a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith-Midland Corporation, licenses the production and sale of Easi-Set products, including J-J Hooks and SlenderWall®, and provides diversification opportunities to the precast industry worldwide. For more information, please call (540) 439-3266 or visit www.smithmidland.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, capacity and supply constraints or difficulties, the uncertainties arising from the policies of the United States Government, the risk of less government spending on infrastructure than anticipated, inflationary factors including potential recession, our material weaknesses in internal controls, cyber security risks, general business and economic conditions, our high level of accounts receivables, the effect of the Company's accounting policies and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact:
Dominic L. Hunter
540-439-3266
investors@smithmidland.com

Investor Relations:
Steven Hooser or John Beisler
Three Part Advisors
(214) 872-2710
shooser@threepa.com; jbeisler@threepa.com

SOURCE: Smith-Midland



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FAQ

Why did Smith-Midland (NASDAQ:SMID) receive a Nasdaq letter on May 29, 2026?

Smith-Midland received the letter for not complying with Nasdaq rule 5250(c)(1) on timely SEC filings. According to Smith-Midland, its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was not filed on time.

Does the Nasdaq noncompliance notice affect Smith-Midland (SMID) stock listing now?

The Nasdaq notice currently has no immediate effect on Smith-Midland's Nasdaq Capital Market listing. According to Smith-Midland, trading of its common stock continues while it works to complete and file the delayed Form 10-Q.

What caused Smith-Midland to delay its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q filing?

The delay is linked to changes in internal accounting personnel after an unanticipated resignation of a key staff member. According to Smith-Midland, this disrupted its quarter-end close and review, requiring extra time to finalize financial statements and disclosures.

Which SEC filing is outstanding for Smith-Midland (SMID) under Nasdaq rule 5250(c)(1)?

The outstanding filing is Smith-Midland's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. According to Smith-Midland, completion of management’s review and related disclosures is still in progress.