VS MEDIA Regains Compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement

Rhea-AI Summary

VS MEDIA (Nasdaq: VSME) regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement after its Class A ordinary share closed above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, meeting the condition on January 26, 2026.

Nasdaq notified the company on January 27, 2026 that the prior deficiency from December 15, 2025 is now closed under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

Positive

• Regained compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement on Jan 26, 2026
• Deficiency closed by Nasdaq following required 10 consecutive trading days over $1.00
• Restored listing stability for Class A ordinary shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market

Negative

• Previously flagged for bid price deficiency on Dec 15, 2025 after 30 consecutive business days below $1.00

News Market Reaction

-10.77%

16 alerts

-10.77% News Effect

+12.3% Peak Tracked

-11.2% Trough Tracked

-$647K Valuation Impact

$5M Market Cap

0.8x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, VSME declined 10.77%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.3% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -11.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 16 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $647K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $5M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Nasdaq bid requirement: $1.00 Deficiency period: 30 consecutive business days Cure requirement: 10 consecutive trading days +5 more

8 metrics

Nasdaq bid requirement $1.00 Minimum closing bid price required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)

Deficiency period 30 consecutive business days Period when shares closed below $1.00 before deficiency notice

Cure requirement 10 consecutive trading days Days with closing bid at or above $1.00 to regain compliance

Current price $1.95 Price before news release on 2026-01-28

1-day move 18.18% Price change in the last 24 hours prior to article

52-week high $64.20 Current price is 96.96% below this level

52-week low $1.392 Current price is 40.09% above this level

Market cap $4,538,627 Equity value implied by current price before news

Market Reality Check

Price: $1.66 Vol: Volume 610,937 is 1.3x th...

normal vol

$1.66 Last Close

Volume Volume 610,937 is 1.3x the 20-day average of 471,444, indicating elevated interest ahead of the compliance update. normal

Technical Shares at $1.95 are trading below the 200-day MA of $20.28, and remain 96.96% under the 52-week high of $64.20 despite regaining compliance.

Peers on Argus

Sector peers show mixed moves (e.g., TSQ -4.56%, TZUP -7.14%, MCHX +4.82%), whil...

Sector peers show mixed moves (e.g., TSQ -4.56%, TZUP -7.14%, MCHX +4.82%), while scanner data flags no concurrent momentum in related names, suggesting VSME’s move is stock-specific to the Nasdaq compliance news.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Jan 05 (Negative)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 05	Reverse split delay	Negative	-7.0%	Reverse stock split effective date pushed back due to regulatory clearances.
Dec 31	Share combination	Positive	+17.0%	1-for-20 share combination approved to help regain Nasdaq minimum bid compliance.
Dec 30	AGM adjournment	Neutral	-3.3%	Annual general meeting adjourned and rescheduled after lack of quorum.
Dec 16	Bid deficiency notice	Negative	-4.9%	Nasdaq notified company of failure to meet $1 minimum bid for 30 days.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has centered on Nasdaq compliance actions and corporate mechanics (deficiency notice, reverse split, AGM logistics), with price often reacting sharply to listing-related developments.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, VS MEDIA’s trajectory has been dominated by Nasdaq listing compliance. A December 15, 2025 notice highlighted a $1 minimum bid deficiency, followed by a 1-for-20 share combination announced on December 31, 2025 to address Rule 5550(a)(2). The company later delayed the reverse split effective date to January 12, 2026, and also postponed its AGM for lack of quorum. Today’s confirmation that the $1 bid level was maintained for 10 trading days closes the loop on that deficiency process.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -10.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite positive co...

Analysis

The stock dropped -10.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite positive compliance news would fit a pattern where structural fixes, such as bid-price cures, do not fully offset broader concerns. Although Nasdaq confirmed the $1.00 minimum bid was maintained for 10 trading days, the stock remains 96.96% under its $64.20 52-week high and well below the 200-day MA. Investors may reassess prior gains or focus on past dilution and operational challenges, leading to profit-taking or renewed skepticism after the compliance overhang lifted.

Key Terms

minimum bid price requirement, nasdaq capital market, closing bid price

3 terms

minimum bid price requirement regulatory

"regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"

A minimum bid price requirement is a rule that a stock must trade above a set price for a specified period to stay listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings or removal from the exchange, which can cut liquidity, reduce visibility, and often lead to sharper declines in share value—think of it like a venue’s minimum dress code that, if not met, can bar a performer from the stage.

nasdaq capital market regulatory

"for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market"

The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.

closing bid price financial

"failed to meet the closing bid price of $1.00 or more for 30 consecutive business days"

The closing bid price is the last price that a buyer was willing to pay for a security at the end of the trading day. It reflects the final visible demand for the stock — like the last offer someone makes for a used car before a yard closes — and helps investors gauge market interest, set valuations, and mark portfolios to market for that day.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VS MEDIA Holdings Limited (“VS MEDIA” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VSME), a company managing a global network of digital Creators who create and publish content to social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, today announced that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) on January 27, 2026 informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

VS MEDIA was previously notified by Nasdaq on December 15, 2025 that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price rule because its Class A ordinary share failed to meet the closing bid price of $1.00 or more for 30 consecutive business days. In order to regain compliance with the Rule, the Company was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days. This requirement was met on January 26, 2026, the tenth consecutive trading day when the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A ordinary share was over $1.00. Therefore, Nasdaq considers the prior bid price deficiency matter now closed.

About VS MEDIA Holdings Limited

Founded in 2013, VS MEDIA Holdings Limited manages a global network of digital Creators who create and publish content to social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The Creators include influencers, KOLs—Key Opinion Leaders, bloggers, and other content creators who cultivate fanbases on social media platforms. For more information, please visit https://www.vs-media.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, for example, statements about potential activity under share repurchase plan. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are also based on assumptions regarding the Company's present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

Company Contact: 
Email: ir@vs-media.com

VS MEDIA Holdings Limited Investor Contact
6/F, KOHO,
75 Hung To Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon,
Hong Kong

FAQ

What does the Nasdaq compliance notice mean for VS MEDIA (VSME)?

It means VS MEDIA met the Nasdaq minimum bid price condition and the deficiency is closed. According to the company, the Class A share closed above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, satisfying Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and restoring compliance on Jan 26, 2026.

When did VS MEDIA (VSME) regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule?

VS MEDIA regained compliance on January 26, 2026. According to the company, that day was the tenth consecutive trading day the Class A ordinary share closed above $1.00, and Nasdaq notified the company on January 27, 2026 that the matter is closed.

Why was VS MEDIA (VSME) previously noncompliant with Nasdaq?

The company was noncompliant because its Class A share failed to maintain a $1.00 closing bid for 30 consecutive business days. According to the company, Nasdaq issued the notice of deficiency on December 15, 2025 for that bid-price shortfall.

Does Nasdaq closing the deficiency affect VS MEDIA (VSME) listing status?

Yes, Nasdaq considers the prior bid-price deficiency closed and the company in compliance. According to the company, satisfying the 10-day $1.00 closing requirement means continued eligibility for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

What event satisfied Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement for VS MEDIA (VSME)?

The event was the Class A share closing above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, completed on Jan 26, 2026. According to the company, Nasdaq then confirmed the prior deficiency was closed on Jan 27, 2026 under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).