TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency
Rhea-AI Summary
TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings (Nasdaq: TIRX) received a Nasdaq written notification on January 20, 2026 that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) because the bid price closed below $1 per share for the prior 30 consecutive business days.
Because the company effected a reverse stock split within the prior year, it is ineligible for the usual 180-day compliance period under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), and Nasdaq's Staff determined to delist the company's securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company requested a hearing on January 22, 2026 to appeal, which has stayed the delisting and allows continued trading while the appeal is pending. The company intends to present a plan to regain compliance but provided no assurance of success or of any Nasdaq extension.
Positive
- Hearing request filed on Jan 22, 2026 which stayed the delisting and preserved trading
- Company plans to present a compliance plan to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel
Negative
- Nasdaq found minimum bid price deficiency: shares <$1 for 30 consecutive business days
- Company is ineligible for the standard 180-day compliance period due to a reverse stock split within the prior year
- Nasdaq Staff determined to deselect/delist the company's securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market absent successful appeal
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, TIRX declined 12.55%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +22.7% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -23.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 9 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $2M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $16M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.3x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
TIRX fell 7.43% while key insurance/insurtech peers were mixed: several modestly negative (e.g., EHTH -3.15%, GOCO -3.8%, ZBAO -2.62%) and one positive (XHG +2.29%). This suggests the delisting notice was primarily company-specific.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07 | Acquisition agreement | Positive | -7.1% | Share-based acquisition of REN Talents to support U.S. and Europe expansion. |
| Nov 05 | Acquisition agreement | Positive | -12.8% | Share issuance to acquire Beyond Coastline and expand Southeast Asia presence. |
| Nov 05 | Acquisition agreement | Positive | -12.8% | Stock-for-stock deal for REN Talents as part of globalization strategy. |
| Oct 10 | Equity offering | Negative | -46.5% | Registered direct offering and warrants raising about $3.0M for working capital. |
| Sep 02 | Reverse stock split | Neutral | -0.5% | 5-to-1 reverse split to increase share price and maintain listing status. |
Recent financings, acquisitions, and a reverse split were followed by predominantly negative price reactions, indicating market skepticism toward capital raises and expansion deals.
Over the past months, TIRX executed a 5-to-1 reverse split effective September 5, 2025, then priced a $3.0M registered direct offering at $1.50 per share and warrant. It also agreed to acquire Beyond Coastline and Ren Talents via share issuances valued at about $14.4M and $7.0M. Each of these expansion and financing steps coincided with share price declines, framing today’s Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency and delisting risk within an ongoing pattern of dilution concerns and weak market confidence.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -12.6% in the session following this news. The decline reflected ongoing concerns, as TIRX already traded at $0.4423, well below its $10.75 52-week high and after a 5-to-1 reverse split and a $3.0M offering that saw negative reactions. A Nasdaq delisting notice for bid-price deficiency fit this pattern of pressure. With past deals and financings also followed by losses, investors remained cautious about long-term listing and dilution risk.
Key Terms
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AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Pursuant to the Notice, normally, a company would be afforded a 180-calendar day period to demonstrate compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. However, pursuant to Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iv), the Company is not eligible for any compliance period specified in Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) due to the fact that the Company has effected a reverse stock split over the prior one-year period. As a result, the Staff determined to delist the Company's securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market.
The Company requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") on January 22, 2026, to appeal the Notice and to address compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. This hearing request has stayed the delisting of the Company's securities pending the Panel's decision. Consequently, the Company's securities will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market while the appeal process is pending.
On January 22, 2026, Nasdaq notified the Company that the hearing is scheduled to be held on February 17, 2025. The Company intends to present a plan to regain compliance to the Panel. However, there are no assurances that the Company will be able to regain or maintain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement or any other Nasdaq listing standards, that Nasdaq will grant the Company any extension of time to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, or that any such appeal to the Panel will be successful, as applicable.
About TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd
TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd, headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
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