KOSS CORP
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Oct 30, 2026.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2026
(Unaudited)
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, and the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' equity for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for all periods presented have been made. The operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be experienced for the full fiscal year.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for, but are not limited to, reserves for excess and obsolete inventories, long-lived and right-of-use assets, income taxvaluation allowance, stock-based compensation and deferred compensation. Actual results could differ from the Company's estimates.
B) INVESTMENTS
The Company’s investments consist of debt securities classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at fair value. Any unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of these available-for-sale debt securities are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until they are realized through the sale of the securities or if an impairment is identified. Available-for-sale debt securities are classified as short-term investments in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as management intends to use the proceeds from the sales of these securities to fund potential acquisitions, although the exact timing of such acquisitions is currently undetermined.
The amortized cost of all debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discounts to maturity. Such amortization or accretion is included in interest income, along with other interest income earned on cash and cash equivalents. Accrued interest receivable on debt securities is shown separately on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is not included in any estimate for credit losses. No allowance for credit losses on U.S. Treasury securities is recorded as these securities have the following characteristics that support a zero-loss expectation: they are explicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government, are consistently highly rated by major rating agencies and have a long history of no credit losses. See Note 2 for additional information on investments.
C) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value based on the short maturity of these instruments. The Company’s U.S. treasury debt securities at September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026 are recorded at fair value as they are classified as available-for-sale. They have a readily available market price (Level 1 input), thus a lesser degree of judgment needs to be used in measuring fair value, and fair value was determined by quoted market prices. The fair value is based upon quoted market prices and is disclosed in Note 2.
D) LEGAL COSTS
All legal costs related to litigation for which the Company is liable are charged to operations as incurred, except contingent legal fees as described below. Proceeds from the settlement of legal disputes are recorded in other income when the amounts are determinable, and the collection is certain. License proceeds are considered functional and as such are recorded at a point in time, based on the underlying agreement. Related contingent legal fees and expenses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expense at that time. Changes to the contingent legal fee expenses could have a material impact on the results of operations.
E) INCOME TAXES
We estimate a provision for income taxes based on the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the fiscal year. If the actual results are different from these estimates, adjustments to the effective tax rate may be required in the period such determination is made. Additionally, discrete items are treated separately from the effective rate analysis and are recorded separately as an income tax provision or benefit at the time they are recognized.
State income tax provisions of $2,234 and $2,760 were recorded for the three-month periods ending September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, for the required minimum state tax payments. No federal income tax provisions were recorded during the first three months of fiscal years 2026 and 2025 due to net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) available to offset taxable income. Application of available NOLs to potential future taxable income would minimize any tax payment requirements. NOLs arising in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017 are limited to 80 percent of taxable income per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) and, as such, the future utilization of all federal NOLs available to the Company are solimited.
The Company's tax loss carryforward as of September 30, 2026 was approximately $35,240,000. Given the cumulative taxable losses for the last three years, excluding one-time items, the expectation for utilization of the estimated tax loss carryforward is not likely, and as such, the future realization of this continues to be uncertain. The valuation allowance was adjusted to continue to fully offset the net deferred tax asset as there is sufficient negative evidence to support a full valuation allowance.
F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The Company’s deferred compensation liability is for a current officer and is calculated based on years of service and compensation, along with various assumptions related to expected retirement date, discount rates, and mortality tables. The related expense is calculated using the net present value of the expected payments and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The deferred compensation liability recorded at September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026 is $2,444,124 and $2,462,285, respectively. Compensation income of $18,161 was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2026, mostly due to an increase in the discount factor from 5.67% at June 30, 2026 to 6.18% at September 30, 2026 and offset somewhat by an additional year of service earned. Expense of $160,884 was recorded during the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 as a result of the increase in the deferred compensation liability for the current officer, due mainly to the annual increase in the future payments earned under the arrangement due to completing an additional year of service, as well as a decrease in the discount factor. The discount factor used to calculate the net present value of the liability was 5.81% at June 30, 2025 and declined to 5.53% at September 30, 2025.
G) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2025, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-05, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. This update provides a targeted amendment to the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) model, allowing entities to elect a practical expedient that assumes current macroeconomic conditions as of the balance sheet date will remain unchanged over the short remaining life of qualifying trade accounts receivable and contract assets.
The Company adopted ASU 2025-05 prospectively as of July 1, 2026 and has elected to apply this practical expedient to its portfolio of trade accounts receivable. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In March 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220 40): Disaggregation of Certain Income Statement Expenses, which was subsequently amended by ASU 2025-01 in January 2025 to clarify and refine certain requirements. The ASU requires public business entities to disclose in the notes to the financial statements the amounts of employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and inventory costs included in each relevant income statement line item. The guidance also requires disclosure of other expense categories if they are significant to an understanding of the entity’s financial performance. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The guidance may be applied either retrospectively to all prior periods presented or prospectively. Early adoption is permitted.
The Company will evaluate the impact of the standards on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. While the adoption of ASU 2024-03 and ASU 2025-01 will not affect the Company’s recognition, measurement or presentation of expenses on the face of the consolidated statements of operations, it is expected to result in expanded disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The Company has not yet determined whether it will early adopt the guidance.
- INVESTMENTS
The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of the debt securities available for sale at September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026:
| September 30, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized cost basis | Gross unrealized gains | Gross unrealized losses | Fair Value | |
| US Treasury securities | $16,915,937 | $498 | $208,727 | $16,707,708 |
| Total | $16,915,937 | $498 | $208,727 | $16,707,708 |
| June 30, 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amortized cost basis | Gross unrealized gains | Gross unrealized losses | Fair Value | |
| US Treasury securities | $16,908,005 | $4,258 | $109,207 | $16,803,056 |
| Total | $16,908,005 | $4,258 | $109,207 | $16,803,056 |
The following tables summarize the fair value and amortized cost basis of the debt securities by contractual maturity as of September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026:
| September 30, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost Basis | Fair value | |
| Due within one year | $4,001,845 | $4,000,940 |
| Due after one year through five years | 12,914,092 | 12,706,768 |
| Total | $16,915,937 | $16,707,708 |
| June 30, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amortized Cost Basis | Fair value | |
| Due within one year | $4,001,624 | $4,005,883 |
| Due after one year through five years | 12,906,381 | 12,797,173 |
| Total | $16,908,005 | $16,803,056 |
- INVENTORIES
The components of inventories were as follows:
| September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | $1,860,947 | $1,838,780 |
| Finished goods | 4,601,085 | 4,623,228 |
| Inventories, gross | 6,462,032 | 6,462,008 |
| Reserve for obsolete inventory | (1,881,948) | (1,869,918) |
| Inventories, net | $4,580,084 | $4,592,090 |
- INCOME TAXES
The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method measures the expected income tax impact of future taxable income and deductions implicit in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $— | $— |
| State | 2,234 | 2,760 |
| Foreign | — | — |
| Total income tax provision | $2,234 | $2,760 |
All income is derived from domestic operations.
For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the effective tax rate was less than 1% and 1.1%, respectively. It is anticipated that the effective rate in future years will continue to be reduced by utilization of a portion or all of the available federal and state NOL carryforwards that existed as of June 30, 2026.
The effective tax rate for the current quarter differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to:
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Officer life insurance
Non-deductible meals and entertainment expense
Research and development tax credits
Nondeductible stock options expense
Changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets
No material changes in uncertain tax positions or valuation allowances were recorded during the three-month periods ended September 30, 2026 or 2025.
- CREDIT FACILITY
On May 14, 2019, the Company entered into a secured credit facility (“Credit Agreement”) with Town Bank (“Lender”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $5,000,000 revolving secured credit facility for letters of credit for the benefit of the Company of up to a sublimit of $1,000,000. There areno unused line fees in the credit facility. On January 28, 2021, the Credit Agreement was amended to change the interest rate to Wall Street Journal Prime less 1.50%. An amendment to the Credit Agreement effective October 30, 2026, extended the maturity date to October 31, 2028. The Company and the Lender also entered into a General Business Security Agreement dated May 14, 2019 under which the Company granted the Lender a security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets in connection with the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type. The negative covenants include restrictions on other indebtedness, liens, fundamental changes, certain investments, disposition of assets, mergers and liquidations, among other restrictions. As of September 30, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, there wereno outstanding borrowings on the facility.
- REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company disaggregates its net sales by geographical location as it believes it best depicts how the nature, timing and uncertainty of net sales and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table summarizes net sales by geographical location:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 30, | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| United States | $2,367,008 | $3,321,738 |
| Export | 727,070 | 749,040 |
| Net Sales | $3,094,078 | $4,070,778 |
Deferred revenue relates primarily to consumer and customer warranties. These constitute future performance obligations, and the Company defers revenue related to these future performance obligations. Effective July 1, 2026, the Company decreased its deferral rate from 8% to 6% for export sales to reflect recent warranty experience. The Company’s deferral rate for domestic sales remained at
3%. In the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized revenue, which was included in the deferred revenue liability at the beginning of those periods of $78,750 and $85,730, respectively, for performance obligations related to consumer and customer warranties. The Company estimates that the deferred revenue performance obligations are satisfied withinone year tothree years and therefore uses that same timeframe for recognition of the deferred revenue.
- (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON AND COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENT SHARE
Basic (loss) income per common share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted (loss) income per common share is calculated assuming the exercise of stock options except where the result would be anti-dilutive. The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Numerator | ||
| Net (loss) income | $(234,168) | $243,729 |
| Denominator | ||
| Weighted average shares, basic | 9,466,438 | 9,456,438 |
| Dilutive effect of stock compensation awards (1) | — | 81,379 |
| Diluted shares | 9,466,438 | 9,537,817 |
| Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per share: | ||
| Basic | $(0.02) | $0.03 |
| Diluted | $(0.02) | $0.03 |
(1) Weighted average stock options excluded during the three months ended September 30, 2026 due to anti-dilution were 269,000. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, no stock options were anti-dilutive.
- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company leases its facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from Koss Holdings, LLC, which is controlled by five equal ownership interests in trusts held by the five beneficiaries of a former chairman’s revocable trust and includes current stockholders of the Company. On May 24, 2022, the lease was renewed for a period offive years, ending June 30, 2028, and is being accounted for as an operating lease. The lease extension maintained the rent at a fixed rate of $380,000 per year and included an option to renew at an increased rate of $397,000 for an additional five years ending June 30, 2033. The negotiated increase in rent slated for 2028 will be the first increase in rent since 1996. The Company is responsible for all property maintenance, insurance, taxes and other normal expenses related to ownership.
- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONCENTRATIONS
As of September 30, 2026, two of the Company’s customers each represented more than 10% of total accounts receivable, and collectively these customers accounted for approximately 33% of total accounts receivable (19% and 14%, respectively). At June 30, 2026, two of the Company’s customers each represented more than 10% of total accounts receivable, and collectively accounted for approximately 31% of total accounts receivable (20% and 11%, respectively).
- SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has asingle reportable segment, the design, manufacture and sale of headphones and related accessories, which reflects the manner in which the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), regularly reviews financial information to manage the business, allocate resources and assess performance. The headphones are sold through retailers and distributors both domestically and internationally, as well as direct-to-consumer.
The CODM regularly reviews revenue, certain significant expense categories, net (loss) income and select balance sheet items in evaluating segment performance. The significant segment expense categories and other segment items provided to the CODM and included in the measure of segment profit or loss are presented below.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $3,094,078 | $4,070,778 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1,872,243 | 2,442,086 |
| Gross profit margin | 39.5% | 40.0% |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||
| New product certification and compliance testing | - | 13,032 |
| Legal and professional expense | 249,250 | 229,134 |
| Deferred compensation (income) expense | (18,161) | 160,884 |
| Other selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,391,341 | 1,271,682 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,622,430 | 1,674,732 |
| Net (loss) income | (234,168) | 243,729 |
Segment net loss includes interest income, interest expense and income taxes.
The CODM also reviews the following balance sheet items at period-end as part of performance monitoring and resource allocation decisions:
| As of | September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $2,014,772 | $3,020,840 |
| Available-for-sale investments, at fair value | 16,707,708 | 16,803,056 |
| Inventories | 4,580,084 | 4,592,090 |
| Total segment assets | 36,173,019 | 36,658,764 |
Because the Company operates as a single reportable segment, the amounts above reconcile directly to the corresponding condensed consolidated financial statement line items.
- LEGAL MATTERS
As of September 30, 2026, the Company is involved in the matters described below:
The Company maintains a program focused on enforcing its intellectual property and, in particular, certain patents in its patent portfolio. As part of this program, the Company filed complaints against certain parties alleging infringement on the Company’s patents relating to its wireless audio technology. In the event that a monetary award or judgment is received by the Company in connection with these complaints, all or portions of such amounts, such as contingent legal fees, will be due to third parties. The Company may incur additional fees and costs related to these lawsuits, however, timing and impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements is uncertain. Depending on the response to and the underlying results of the enforcement program, the Company may continue to litigate its claims, enter into licensing arrangements or reach some other outcome potentially advantageous to its competitive position.
The ultimate resolution of these matters is not determinable unless otherwise noted.
The patent infringement lawsuit between the Company and Skullcandy Inc. is in the appeal stage after a federal judge in Utah dismissed the case with prejudice on March 25, 2026. This lawsuit is the last remaining case in a series of litigation initiated by the Company against major headphone manufacturers in 2020.
The Company is also subject to a variety of other claims and suits that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business. Although management currently believes that resolving these claims against the Company, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and management’s view of these matters may change in the future.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of that term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) (Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Additional written or oral forward-looking statements may be made by the Company from time to time in filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, press releases, or otherwise. Statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Act. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, projections of revenue, income or loss and capital expenditures, statements regarding future operations, anticipated financing needs, compliance with financial covenants in loan agreements, plans for acquisitions or sales of assets or businesses, plans relating to products or services of the Company, assessments of materiality, predictions of future events, the effects of pending and possible litigation and assumptions relating to the foregoing. In addition, when used in this Form 10-Q, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue”, “seeks”, “goal”, “projects” and variations thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified based on current expectations. Consequently, future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, or in other Company filings, press releases, or otherwise. In addition to the factors discussed in this Form 10-Q, other factors that could contribute to or cause such differences include, but are not limited to, developments in any one or more of the following areas: 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 conflicts 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; 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 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information.
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