Koss Corporation Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) reported its Q4 and fiscal year 2025 results, showing mixed performance. Q4 sales increased 6.6% to $3.08 million, driven by a 49% growth in export markets and an 18% rise in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales. However, the company recorded a Q4 net loss of $232,696 ($0.02 per share), wider than the previous year's loss of $110,369.
For FY2025, Koss achieved sales of $12.62 million, up 2.9% year-over-year, with a net loss of $874,831 ($0.09 per share), slightly improved from the prior year's loss of $950,911. The company's DTC segment grew 16.5%, now representing nearly a quarter of total sales. Management warned of potential margin pressure from new China tariffs and expects freight costs to stabilize next quarter.
Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) ha comunicato i risultati del quarto trimestre e dell'esercizio 2025, con performance contrastanti. Le vendite del Q4 sono salite del 6,6% a 3,08 milioni di dollari, trainate da una crescita del 49% nei mercati esteri e da un incremento del 18% nelle vendite Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). Nonostante l'aumento del fatturato, l'azienda ha chiuso il trimestre con una perdita netta di 232.696 dollari (0,02$ per azione), superiore alla perdita di 110.369 dollari dell'anno precedente.
Per l'esercizio 2025 le vendite sono state di 12,62 milioni di dollari, in crescita del 2,9% su base annua, con una perdita netta di 874.831 dollari (0,09$ per azione), leggermente migliorata rispetto alla perdita di 950.911 dollari dell'anno precedente. Il segmento DTC è cresciuto del 16,5% e rappresenta quasi un quarto delle vendite totali. La direzione ha avvertito di possibili pressioni sui margini dovute a nuovi dazi dalla Cina e si aspetta che i costi di trasporto si stabilizzino nel prossimo trimestre.
Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) publicó sus resultados del cuarto trimestre y del año fiscal 2025, mostrando un desempeño mixto. Las ventas del cuarto trimestre aumentaron un 6,6% hasta 3,08 millones de dólares, impulsadas por un crecimiento del 49% en mercados de exportación y un aumento del 18% en las ventas Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). Sin embargo, la compañía registró una pérdida neta trimestral de 232.696 dólares (0,02$ por acción), mayor que la pérdida de 110.369 dólares del año anterior.
En el ejercicio 2025, Koss alcanzó ventas por 12,62 millones de dólares, un 2,9% más interanual, con una pérdida neta de 874.831 dólares (0,09$ por acción), ligeramente mejor que la pérdida de 950.911 dólares del año anterior. El segmento DTC creció un 16,5% y ahora representa casi una cuarta parte de las ventas totales. La dirección advirtió sobre posibles presiones en los márgenes por nuevos aranceles desde China y espera que los costos de transporte se estabilicen el próximo trimestre.
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Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) a publié ses résultats du quatrième trimestre et de l'exercice 2025, affichant des performances contrastées. Les ventes du T4 ont augmenté de 6,6% pour atteindre 3,08 millions de dollars, soutenues par une croissance de 49% sur les marchés d'exportation et une hausse de 18% des ventes Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). Toutefois, la société a enregistré une perte nette au T4 de 232 696 dollars (0,02$ par action), plus importante que la perte de 110 369 dollars de l'année précédente.
Sur l'exercice 2025, Koss a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 12,62 millions de dollars, en hausse de 2,9% sur un an, avec une perte nette de 874 831 dollars (0,09$ par action), légèrement améliorée par rapport à la perte de 950 911 dollars de l'année précédente. Le segment DTC a progressé de 16,5% et représente désormais près d'un quart des ventes totales. La direction a mis en garde contre une possible pression sur les marges liée aux nouveaux droits de douane en provenance de Chine et s'attend à ce que les coûts de fret se stabilisent au prochain trimestre.
Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) veröffentlichte die Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2025 und zeigte ein gemischtes Bild. Der Umsatz im Q4 stieg um 6,6% auf 3,08 Millionen US-Dollar, getragen von einem 49%igen Wachstum in Exportmärkten und einem 18%igen Anstieg im Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)-Vertrieb. Dennoch verzeichnete das Unternehmen im Quartal einen Nettogewinnverlust von 232.696 US-Dollar (0,02 USD je Aktie), der höher ausfiel als der Verlust von 110.369 US-Dollar im Vorjahr.
Für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 erzielte Koss einen Umsatz von 12,62 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Plus von 2,9% gegenüber dem Vorjahr, und einen Nettoverlust von 874.831 US-Dollar (0,09 USD je Aktie), was eine leichte Verbesserung gegenüber dem Vorjahresverlust von 950.911 US-Dollar darstellt. Das DTC-Segment wuchs um 16,5% und macht nun fast ein Viertel des Gesamtumsatzes aus. Das Management warnte vor möglichen Margendruck durch neue Zölle aus China und erwartet, dass die Frachtkosten im nächsten Quartal stabilisieren werden.
- Export market sales increased 49% in Q4, with top European distributors showing over 100% growth
- Direct-to-Consumer sales grew 16.5% year-over-year, now representing ~25% of total sales
- Full year sales increased 2.9% to $12.62 million
- Improved gross margin due to favorable sales mix and higher margin new products
- Net loss decreased from $950,911 in FY2024 to $874,831 in FY2025
- Q4 net loss widened to $232,696 from $110,369 year-over-year
- Domestic distributor orders declined due to excess non-Koss inventory
- Expected margin pressure from newly imposed China tariffs
- Lower sales to domestic distributors, e-tailers, and education sector
- Operating expenses increased, with selling, general and administrative expenses rising to $6.51 million from $6.06 million
Insights
Koss reports slight sales growth but widening losses, with European expansion offset by domestic challenges and tariff concerns.
Koss Corporation's Q4 and full-year results present a mixed financial picture. The company reported quarterly sales of
A deeper examination reveals interesting growth dynamics. The company's export markets, particularly Europe, showed significant strength with a
However, concerning trends emerge in their domestic wholesale channels, where excess inventory at distributors and declining e-tailer sales partially offset international gains. The widening quarterly loss despite higher sales indicates pressure on operating margins, with SG&A expenses rising faster than revenue growth. While gross profit for the year improved, suggesting better product mix and pricing, upcoming China tariffs will likely create margin headwinds as mentioned in management's outlook.
The company maintains a solid cash position, generating
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Koss Corporation (NASDAQ: KOSS) (the “Company�), the U.S. based high-fidelity headphone company, has reported itsresults for the fourth quarter and fiscal year endedJune 30, 2025.
Sales for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were
“The increase in sales for the quarter was fueled by an approximately
For the year ended June 30, 2025, sales of
“Our full fiscal year sales saw slight growth over the previous year mainly from improved sales to our European customers, with an assist from higher sales to original equipment manufacturers in our Asian markets and various new customers in the region. Export gains were partially offset by lower sales to our domestic distributors and e-tailers, as well as to the education sector due to a delay in an order awaiting budget approval. An uptick of
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.
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KOSS CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 3,084,210 | $ | 2,893,401 | $ | 12,624,170 | $ | 12,265,069 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 1,973,166 | 1,725,607 | 7,850,572 | 8,079,622 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,111,044 | 1,167,794 | 4,773,598 | 4,185,447 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,550,243 | 1,485,557 | 6,510,721 | 6,057,606 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | (439,199 | ) | (317,763 | ) | (1,737,123 | ) | (1,872,159 | ) | |||||||
Interest income | 212,555 | 211,162 | 879,774 | 847,644 | |||||||||||
Loss before income tax provision (benefit) | (226,644 | ) | (106,601 | ) | (857,349 | ) | (1,024,515 | ) | |||||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | 6,052 | 3,768 | 17,482 | (73,604 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (232,696 | ) | $ | (110,369 | ) | $ | (874,831 | ) | $ | (950,911 | ) | |||
Loss per common share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | |||
Diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | |||
Weighted-average number of shares: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 9,390,855 | 9,274,987 | 9,363,117 | 9,251,373 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 9,390,855 | 9,274,987 | 9,363,117 | 9,251,373 |
CONTACT: | Michael J. Koss |
Chairman & CEO | |
(414) 964-5000 | |
[email protected] |
