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Capstone Holding (NASDAQ: CAPS) wins extra time to fix Nasdaq $1 bid issue

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Capstone Holding Corp. reports that Nasdaq has granted an additional 180-day period, until January 4, 2027, to regain compliance with the exchange’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for its common stock. The company previously had until July 6, 2026, to cure the deficiency.

If Capstone fails to meet the minimum bid price by the new deadline, Nasdaq may move to delist the common stock, though the company would have the right to appeal to a Hearings Panel. Capstone says it will monitor its share price and may consider options to restore compliance but cautions there is no assurance it will succeed or remain in compliance with all Nasdaq listing rules.

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  • None.

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  • Heightened Nasdaq delisting risk: Capstone has until January 4, 2027 to lift its share price back to the $1.00 minimum bid; failure to do so could lead to delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to any appeal.

Insights

Capstone gains more time on Nasdaq, but delisting risk remains if bid price stays below $1.

Capstone Holding Corp. has received a second 180-day grace period from Nasdaq, extending its deadline to January 4, 2027 to restore its common stock bid price to at least $1.00 under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This follows an earlier window that ran through July 6, 2026.

If the minimum bid price is not met by the new deadline, Nasdaq can initiate delisting, although the company can appeal to a Hearings Panel. Capstone notes it may consider various options to regain compliance, but explicitly warns there is no assurance it will succeed or remain compliant with all Nasdaq listing rules.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Minimum bid price threshold $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement for continued listing
Initial compliance period end July 6, 2026 Original 180-day window to regain minimum bid price
Extended compliance deadline January 4, 2027 Additional 180-day period granted by Nasdaq
Consecutive days below threshold 30 business days Period during which closing bid stayed under $1.00
Minimum Bid Price Requirement financial
"the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock has been below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”)"
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 Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(a) regulatory
"In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(a), the Company was given 180 calendar days, or until July 6, 2026, to regain compliance"
Hearings Panel regulatory
"At that time, the Company may appeal Nasdaq’s determination to a Hearings Panel"
A hearings panel is a small group of officials or experts who hold formal sessions to review evidence, question parties, and make decisions about regulatory compliance, discipline, or approvals. Think of it like a review board or courtroom for business and market issues: its findings can lead to fines, changes in a company’s permissions, or even delisting. Investors pay attention because the panel’s rulings can directly affect a company’s operations, reputation and share price.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Forward-Looking Statements This on contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs or expectations, are forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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FAQ

What did Capstone Holding Corp. disclose in its latest 8-K about Nasdaq listing compliance?

Capstone disclosed that Nasdaq granted an additional 180 days, until January 4, 2027, to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. If it fails, Nasdaq may move to delist the common stock, though Capstone would have the right to appeal.

Why is Capstone Holding Corp. at risk of Nasdaq delisting?

Capstone’s common stock has traded below Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for at least 30 consecutive business days. If the company does not regain compliance by January 4, 2027, Nasdaq can notify Capstone that its stock will be delisted, subject to appeal rights.

How much extra time did Nasdaq give Capstone Holding Corp. to regain bid price compliance?

Nasdaq granted Capstone an additional 180 calendar days to meet the minimum bid price requirement, extending the deadline to January 4, 2027. This follows an initial 180-day period that ran through July 6, 2026 under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(a).

What is the minimum bid price requirement affecting Capstone Holding Corp. shares?

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Capstone’s stock stayed below this threshold for 30 consecutive business days, triggering the deficiency notice and compliance deadlines.

What options does Capstone Holding Corp. have if it cannot meet Nasdaq’s bid price rule?

If Capstone does not meet the $1.00 minimum bid price by January 4, 2027, Nasdaq may move to delist the stock. At that point, Capstone can appeal the determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel while it evaluates potential options to address the deficiency.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2026
 
CAPSTONE HOLDING CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-33560
 
86-0585310
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
18400 76th Avenue
Tinley ParkIL 60477
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708371-0660
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0005 per share
 
CAPS
 
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 
 

 
Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
As previously disclosed, on January 7, 2026, Capstone Holding Corp. (the “Company”) received a deficiency letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock has been below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(a), the Company was given 180 calendar days, or until July 6, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.
 
On July 8, 2026, the Company received notice from Nasdaq that the Company is eligible for an additional 180 calendar day period, or until January 4, 2027, to regain compliance. If the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by January 4, 2027, Nasdaq will provide written notification that the Company’s common stock will be delisted. At that time, the Company may appeal Nasdaq’s determination to a Hearings Panel.
 
The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq Listing Rules.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on plans, estimates, expectations and projections at the time the statements are made, and readers should not place undue reliance on them. In some cases, readers can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in this press release including those risks that may be included in the periodic reports and other filings that the Company files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements included in this Current Report on Form 8-K speak only as of the date each statement is made. Neither the Company nor any person undertakes any obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.
 
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: July 9, 2026
Capstone Holding Corp.
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Matthew E. Lipman
 
Name:
Matthew E. Lipman
 
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
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