Koss swings to $234K net loss in Q1 FY2027
A prior-year custom order for an Education customer's new product launch did not recur, while higher freight rates affected gross margin.
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KOSS reported net sales of $3,094,078 for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, down $976,700, or 24.0%, from $4,070,778 a year earlier. It recorded a net loss of $234,168, compared with net income of $243,729, and basic and diluted net loss per common share of $0.02, versus income of $0.03. Loss from operations was $400,595, compared with $46,040; total other income, net was $168,661, compared with $292,529.
Management said a significant custom order for an Education customer's new product launch shipped in the prior-year quarter did not recur. European distributor sales were on par with the prior-year period, while direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales represented approximately 37% of total turnover and continued to positively impact sales growth. Gross margin declined 50 basis points to 39.5% from 40.0%. Favorable customer mix and a final $76,000 refund of previously paid import duties on product from China were offset by fixed manufacturing overhead absorption on a lower sales base and higher freight rates, including general rate increases and peak season surcharges.
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- Minor pointDTC sales represented approximately 37% of total turnover and positively impacted sales growth.
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- Moderate pointNet sales fell 24.0% year over year to $3,094,078.
- Moderate pointQuarterly results shifted to a $234,168 net loss from $243,729 net income.
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UNITED STATES
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 29, 2026, Koss Corporation issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the Press Release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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.
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October 29, 2026 | KOSS CORPORATION | |
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| Michael J. Koss |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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Koss Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) (the “Company”), the U.S. based high-fidelity headphone company, has reported its results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Net sales for the first quarter ended September 30, 2026 were $3,094,078, a decline of $976,700, or 24.0%, compared to net sales of $4,070,778 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. A net loss of $234,168 was generated for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to net income of $243,729 for the same period in the prior year. Basic and diluted net loss per common share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 was $0.02 compared to basic and diluted net income per common share of $0.03 for the same three-month period one year ago.
“Sales to certain domestic distributors were strong in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 compared with the prior-year period. However, the significant custom order that shipped in the first quarter of last year for an Education customer’s new product launch did not recur this year. European distributor sales for the three months ended September 30, 2026 were on par to those for the same period in the prior year, supported by necessary inventory replenishment orders,” Michael J. Koss, Chairman and CEO, said today. “Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales continue to positively impact sales growth and now represent approximately 37% of the Company’s total turnover.”
Koss continued, “The Company’s gross margin declined 50 basis points to 39.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, compared with 40.0% a year earlier. The benefit to gross margins of a favorable customer mix of higher margin DTC and domestic distributor sales, along with the recognition of a final tariff refund of $76,000 for previously paid import duties on product from China, were negated by the impact of fixed manufacturing overhead absorption on a lower sales base, coupled with higher freight rates due to general rate increases and peak season surcharges.”
“We remain encouraged by the strength of our domestic distributor business and the growing contribution of DTC sales, which position the Company to build on these positive trends as the fiscal year progresses,” Koss concluded.
About Koss Corporation
Koss Corporation markets a complete line of high-fidelity headphones, wireless Bluetooth® speakers, computer headsets, telecommunications headsets, active noise canceling headphones, and wireless headphones. Learn more at koss.com and kosscorporation.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "will," "should," “could,” “would,” “shall,” "forecasts," "predicts," "potential," "continue," “seeks,” “goal,” “projects” or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. These statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should specifically consider various factors that may cause actual results to vary from those contained in the forward-looking statements, such as continued future fluctuations in economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully develop new products and assess potential market opportunities; the receptivity of consumers to new consumer electronics technologies; the Company’s ability to successfully and profitably market its products; the rate and consumer acceptance of new product introductions; the amount and nature of competition for the Company’s products; pricing; the number and nature of customers and their product orders; the Company’s ability to meet demand for products; production by third party vendors; foreign manufacturing, sourcing, and sales (including foreign government regulation, trade and importation concerns); uncertainties associated with the pandemics and other health crises or natural disasters, including their possible effects on the Company’s operations and its supply chain; changes in trade policies and tariffs, import and export restrictions; the impact of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe and the instability and escalation in the Middle East on the Company’s operations; the effects of any judicial, executive or legislative action affecting the Company or the audio/video industry; borrowing costs; changes in tax rates; volatility in the price and trading volume of our common stock; the outcome of any litigation, government investigations, enforcement actions or other legal proceedings; any impacts of future acquisitions or other strategic transactions; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of acquired businesses’ operations will be greater than expected and the possibility that integration efforts will disrupt our business and strain management time and resources; the Company’s ability to retain and hire key personnel and other risk factors described in the Risk Factors and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or new information. In addition, such uncertainties and other operational matters are discussed further in the Company's quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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KOSS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Net sales |
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3,094,078 |
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4,070,778 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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1,872,243 |
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2,442,086 |
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Gross profit |
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1,221,835 |
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1,628,692 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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1,622,430 |
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1,674,732 |
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Loss from operations |
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(400,595) |
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(46,040) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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169,070 |
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293,128 |
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Interest expense |
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(409) |
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(599) |
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Total other income, net |
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168,661 |
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292,529 |
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(Loss) income before income tax provision |
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(231,934) |
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246,489 |
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Income tax provision |
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2,234 |
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2,760 |
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Net (loss) income |
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(234,168) |
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243,729 |
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(Loss) income per common share: |
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Basic |
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(0.02) |
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0.03 |
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Diluted |
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0.03 |
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Weighted-average number of shares: |
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Basic |
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9,466,438 |
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9,456,438 |
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Diluted |
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9,466,438 |
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9,537,817 |
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