Preliminary Q3 results from Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) released

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Quantum Corporation filed a current report to let investors know it has furnished preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company provided these early results through a press release dated January 15, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The disclosure is made under Item 2.02 for results of operations and financial condition, and the company specifies that the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed, so it is not subject to certain liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into Securities Act registration statements.

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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): January 15, 2026

Quantum Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-13449

94-2665054

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10770 E. Briarwood Avenue

Centennial,

CO

80112

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(408)			944-4000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

N/A

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

QMCO

Nasdaq Global 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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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 2.02.    Results of Financial Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 15, 2026, Quantum Corporation (the “Company”) provided preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated January 15, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Quantum Corporation

(Registrant)

January 15, 2026

/s/ Laura A. Nash

(Date)

Laura A. Nash

Chief Accounting Officer

FAQ

What did Quantum Corporation (QMCO) report in this 8-K filing?

Quantum Corporation furnished preliminary financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025, via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period do the preliminary Quantum Corporation (QMCO) results cover?

The preliminary results cover Quantum Corporation’s fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2025.

How did Quantum Corporation (QMCO) provide its preliminary Q3 results?

Quantum Corporation provided its preliminary Q3 results in a press release dated January 15, 2026, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Are the preliminary results for Quantum Corporation (QMCO) considered filed with the SEC?

No. Quantum states that the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Who signed the Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 8-K reporting preliminary results?

The report was signed on behalf of Quantum Corporation by Laura A. Nash, Chief Accounting Officer, on January 15, 2026.

What exhibits are included with this Quantum Corporation (QMCO) 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 15, 2026) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document).