What happens if CBAT’s share price reaches $1.00 again?

If CBAK’s closing bid price is at least $1.00 per share for 10 consecutive business days during the Compliance Period, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation that the company has regained compliance, and the minimum bid price matter will be closed without further action.

CBAK Energy (CBAT) flagged by Nasdaq for sub-$1 bid price, given 180 days

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. has been notified by Nasdaq that its common stock no longer meets the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share after trading below that level for 30 consecutive business days ending April 29, 2026.

The company’s shares will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker CBAT while it seeks to regain compliance. CBAK has a 180‑day Compliance Period, until October 27, 2026, during which a closing bid of at least $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days would restore compliance.

If CBAK does not regain compliance by that date, it may receive an additional 180‑day grace period if it meets certain criteria; otherwise, Nasdaq could move to delist the stock, with CBAK retaining the right to appeal any delisting determination.

Positive

None.

Negative

CBAK Energy received a Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice, meaning its stock traded below the $1.00 required minimum for 30 consecutive business days, creating a potential future delisting risk if compliance is not restored.

Insights

Nasdaq bid-price deficiency introduces delisting risk but allows time to cure.

CBAK Energy has fallen below Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a deficiency notice under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This places the stock at risk of eventual delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.

The company retains its listing for now and has a 180‑day Compliance Period, until October 27, 2026, to lift its closing bid to at least $1.00 for 10 straight business days. Actual impact will depend on whether market trading or corporate actions restore the share price.

If CBAK does not regain compliance, it may qualify for a second 180‑day period; failing that, Nasdaq could determine to delist, though CBAK could appeal to a Hearings Panel. Subsequent company communications may clarify any specific plans to address the deficiency.

8-K Event Classification

Item 3.01 — Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

1 item

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing Securities

The company received a delisting notice or transferred its listing to a different exchange.

Key Figures

Nasdaq minimum bid price: $1.00 per share Deficiency measurement window: 30 consecutive business days Initial compliance period: 180 calendar days +2 more

5 metrics

Nasdaq minimum bid price $1.00 per share Required minimum bid price under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)

Deficiency measurement window 30 consecutive business days From March 18, 2026 through April 29, 2026, closing bid below $1.00

Initial compliance period 180 calendar days Compliance Period ending October 27, 2026 to regain bid price compliance

Compliance trading requirement 10 consecutive business days Closing bid must be at least $1.00 per share for this period

Potential second grace period Additional 180 calendar days May be available if criteria are met after October 27, 2026

Key Terms

minimum bid price requirement, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), Compliance Period, +2 more

6 terms

minimum bid price requirement regulatory

"not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth 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 Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory

"minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) regulatory

"Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists"

Compliance Period regulatory

"a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until October 27, 2026 (the “Compliance Period”)"

A compliance period is a defined stretch of time during which a company must meet specific legal, regulatory, or contractual rules and reporting requirements. Think of it like a scheduled inspection window or a homework deadline: failing to satisfy the rules within that window can trigger fines, restrictions, or extra oversight, so investors watch compliance periods as signals of near-term legal risk, potential costs, and impacts on a company’s operations or cash flow.

delist regulatory

"Nasdaq will notify the Company of its determination to delist the Company’s common stock"

Delist means a company’s shares are removed from a public stock exchange so they can no longer be bought or sold on that market. Think of it like a product being taken off a supermarket shelf: the stock becomes harder to find, often leads to less trading, wider price swings, and reduced transparency, which matters to investors because it can limit ability to sell, change the value of holdings, and signal regulatory or financial problems.

Hearings Panel regulatory

"the Company will have an opportunity to appeal the delisting 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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/01/2026 - 04:30 PM

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): April 30, 2026

CBAK ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-32898		86-0442833
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File No.)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

BAK Industrial Park, Meigui Street

Huayuankou Economic Zone

Dalian, China, 116450

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(86)(411)-3918-5985

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered or to be 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, $0.001 par value		CBAT		Nasdaq Capital Market

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	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))

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 3.01

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On April 30, 2026, CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) received notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock for the 30 consecutive business days from March 18, 2026 through April 29, 2026, the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to trade uninterrupted on Nasdaq under the ticker “CBAT.”

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until October 27, 2026 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per share of the Company’s common stock is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.

In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by October 27, 2026, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day grace period. If the Company does not qualify for the second compliance period or fails to regain compliance during the second 180-day period, then Nasdaq will notify the Company of its determination to delist the Company’s common stock, at which point the Company will have an opportunity to appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel.

SIGNATURE

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.

	CBAK ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Date: May 1, 2026	By:	/s/ Jiewei Li
		Jiewei Li
		Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What Nasdaq notice did CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) receive?

CBAK Energy received a formal notice from Nasdaq that its common stock no longer meets the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share, after closing below that level for 30 consecutive business days ending April 29, 2026.

Does the Nasdaq bid price notice immediately affect CBAT’s listing?

The notice has no immediate effect on CBAK Energy’s listing. Its common stock continues to trade uninterrupted on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker CBAT while the company works within the compliance period to restore its minimum bid price.

How long does CBAK Energy have to regain Nasdaq bid price compliance?

CBAK Energy has a 180 calendar day Compliance Period, running until October 27, 2026. During this period, it must achieve a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days to regain compliance.

Could CBAK Energy (CBAT) be delisted from Nasdaq over this issue?

Delisting is a potential outcome if CBAK fails to regain compliance. After the initial 180 days, it may qualify for another 180‑day grace period; if it still does not comply, Nasdaq may move to delist, and the company could then appeal to a Hearings Panel.

What caused CBAK Energy to fall out of Nasdaq bid price compliance?

The deficiency arose because CBAK Energy’s common stock had a closing bid price below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, from March 18, 2026 through April 29, 2026, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) on minimum bid price.

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