Eightco Holdings Inc. Regains Nasdaq Compliance After Ten-Day $1.00 Price Streak

Key highlights

• Compliance regained with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) following a ten-day streak at or above $1.00
• Nasdaq has officially closed the deficiency matter that was initiated on August 5, 2026
• Company achieved compliance well ahead of the February 1, 2027, deadline provided by the exchange
• Registration of treasury portfolio valued at $380 million reported in September 2026
• Share repurchase program of $125 million authorized by the board earlier this year

Compliance Status Resolved

Eightco Holdings Inc. received formal notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on October 8, 2026, confirming the company has satisfied the minimum bid price requirement. Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), the company's common stock was required to maintain a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. Eightco achieved this threshold during the trading period spanning September 24, 2026, to October 7, 2026. Nasdaq has advised the company that the deficiency matter is now officially closed, ensuring the security remains listed for trading under the symbol ORBS.

Significance for Shareholders

The resolution of the bid price deficiency removes the immediate risk of delisting, which could have restricted the stock to over-the-counter markets. Eightco had previously been flagged for non-compliance on August 5, 2026, after its shares traded below the $1.00 minimum for 30 consecutive business days. While the company was granted a 180-day grace period to rectify the shortfall by February 1, 2027, the swift recovery within two months demonstrates improved market support. Maintaining a major exchange listing is critical for institutional liquidity and broader investor access as the company continues its current fiscal strategy.

Down 2.4% since our story on 13 Oct: $0.85 when we broke it → $0.82 at the close on 13 Oct. Daily closing prices. Source: Yahoo Finance.

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14 Sep	$0.95
15 Sep	$0.86
16 Sep	$0.83
17 Sep	$0.91
18 Sep	$1.04
21 Sep	$1.05
22 Sep	$1.17
23 Sep	$1.06
24 Sep	$1.03
25 Sep	$1.14
28 Sep	$1.16
29 Sep	$1.18
30 Sep	$1.17
1 Oct	$1.13
2 Oct	$1.16
5 Oct	$1.08
6 Oct	$1.06
7 Oct	$1.04
8 Oct	$0.91
9 Oct	$0.84
12 Oct	$0.85
13 Oct	$0.82

Financial and Strategic Progress

Despite recent share price fluctuations, Eightco Holdings has maintained a robust liquidity position throughout 2026. In mid-September, the company reported a treasury portfolio valued at approximately $380 million and successfully repurchased over 26 million common shares. This activity follows a board-approved $125 million share repurchase program and a series of strategic institutional investments led by ARK Invest and Bitmine earlier in the year. The company's annual revenue remains at approximately $33.0 million, and it continues to leverage its capital base for investments in digital infrastructure, including a recent $52.5 million participation in a network scaling project.

Business and Industry Outlook

Operating within the packaging and containers sector while diversifying into digital asset utilities, Eightco holds a unique position in the consumer cyclical industry. The company recently transitioned its ticker to ORBS following a $270 million private placement, signaling a shift toward higher-growth technology ventures. Current technical indicators show a Relative Strength Index of 40.1, suggesting a neutral momentum profile following the compliance window. With no material order backlog reported as of the last fiscal year-end, the company's forward performance remains tied to the execution of its digital asset strategy and the deployment of its substantial treasury assets.

Eightco Holdings Inc. · financial snapshot

Share price	$0.85
Market cap	$363M
Revenue (annual)	$33M
1-month price change	-9.81%
Sector	Consumer CyclicalPackaging & Containers

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.