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High-fidelity headphone maker Koss Q2 net sales fall, swings to net loss

ReutersJan 29, 2026 10:24 PM


Overview

  • High-fidelity headphone maker's Q2 net sales fell 19.6% yr/yr

  • Company posted Q2 net loss compared to net income last year

  • Gross margins fell due to high tariffs on Chinese products


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific future guidance in its press release


Result Drivers

  • EDUCATION MARKET - Strong sales gains in the education market compared to the prior year, according to CEO Michael J. Koss

  • DTC GROWTH - Direct-to-consumer sales grew 13% year-over-year, now comprising 25% of total sales

  • TARIFF IMPACT - Gross margins fell due to high tariffs on Chinese imports, partially offset by favorable customer mix


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 EPS

-$0.06

Press Release: ID:nGNX2ffxMn

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