Koss Corp (KOSS)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$3.58+1.13%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyConsumer ElectronicsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KOSS
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -71.6% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | -0.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 71.5 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 5 industry peers
KOSS — earnings miss
Dated 2026-05-07
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 7, 2026, Koss Corporation issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 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
Why it matters: Growth in domestic sales is key for Koss's overall success and profit.
Supportive ifSales to domestic distributors increase year over year in the next quarter.
Worry ifSales to domestic distributors decline year over year in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Another earnings miss would signal ongoing struggles for Koss. It could hurt investor confidence and stock performance.
Worry ifKoss had another quarter with earnings that were lower than expected.
Less concerning ifKoss reports earnings that meet or exceed expectations in the next quarter.
Why it matters: A smaller net loss means the company is in better financial shape. It also shows they are working more efficiently.
Supportive ifNet loss narrows to less than $500,000 in Q1 results.
Worry ifNet loss widens beyond $600,000 in Q1 results.
Why it matters: The Information Technology sector is maturing. Slowing growth could hurt Koss's sales.
Worry ifSector revenue growth is speeding up again. This helps Koss's sales.
Less concerning ifSector revenue growth is slowing down. This hurts Koss's sales.
Why it matters: Better margins can help make more money. Tariff refunds play an important role.
Supportive ifGross margin improves to above 42% in the next quarter.
Worry ifGross margin falls below 40% in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Worsening margins show cost problems. This affects profits and investor trust.
Worry ifGross margin falls below 35.5% for the next quarter.
Less concerning ifGross margin improves to 36% or higher in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Strong DTC sales growth is crucial for Koss Corp's overall revenue. A continued increase shows consumer demand.
Supportive ifDTC sales grow year over year by more than 23%.
Worry ifDTC sales growth falls below 20% year over year.
Why it matters: The company did not meet earnings expectations last quarter. Ongoing losses may show bigger problems.
Worry ifQ1 earnings show a loss greater than the previous quarter's loss.
Less concerning ifQ1 earnings report shows a profit or smaller loss than the previous quarter.
Why it matters: If revenue growth in the Information Technology sector falls, it could hurt Koss's performance. The sector is key to Koss's business.
Worry ifSector revenue growth drops below its median for the first time in over a year.
Less concerning ifSector revenue growth remains above its median.
Why it matters: Sales trends in Europe impact overall revenue. Slowing sales can signal broader issues.
Worry ifEuropean sales show a decline greater than 10% year over year in Q1.
Less concerning ifEuropean sales stabilize or grow year over year in Q1.
Why it matters: If European sales recover, it could help cover losses from other markets.
Supportive ifEuropean sales increase quarter over quarter by more than 5%.
Worry ifEuropean sales keep falling each quarter.
Why it matters: Strong DTC sales growth is key for Koss's overall revenue and profitability. It shows demand for their products.
Supportive ifDTC sales growth remains above 30% year over year for the next quarter.
Worry ifDTC sales growth drops below 20% year over year.
Why it matters: Better margins mean Koss is managing costs well. This is important for Koss's finances.
Supportive ifGross margin improves to above 42% in the next quarter.
Worry ifGross margin falls below 40%.
Why it matters: Stabilizing sales in Europe shows recovery. This would help Koss's overall sales growth.
Supportive ifSales to European markets show no decline or increase year over year.
Worry ifSales to European markets decline further year over year.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$177 on $10,000 · ±1.8% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $435 loss on $10,000 · 4.3% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $4,439 loss on $10,000 · 44.4% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
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