8-K
Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to
Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
October 22, 2025
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
SOCKET MOBILE,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-13810 | 94-3155066 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.) |
40675 Encyclopedia Circle
Fremont, CA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(510) 933-3000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock, $0.001 Par Value per Share | SCKT | NASDAQ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 22, 2025, Socket Mobile, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Text of press release, dated October 22, 2025, titled "Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results". |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SOCKET MOBILE, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Lynn Zhao |
| Name: Lynn Zhao<br><br> <br>Vice President, Finance<br> and Administration<br><br> <br>and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: October 22, 2025
Exhibit 99.1
Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
FREMONT, Calif., – October 22, 2025 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:
| · | Revenue of $3.1 million, reflecting a 20% decrease compared to $3.9 million for the prior year’s<br>quarter, and a 23% sequential decrease compared to $4.0 million for the preceding quarter. |
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| · | Gross margin of 47.7% versus 49.0% in the prior year’s quarter and 49.9% in the preceding quarter. |
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| · | Operating expenses of $2.5 million, compared to $2.9 million in the prior year period and $2.7 million<br>in the preceding quarter. |
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| · | Operating loss amounted to $1,058,000, compared to a $1,031,000 loss in the prior year’s quarter,<br>and a loss of $677,000 in the preceding quarter. |
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| · | Cash balance as of September 30, 2025, was approximately $2.0 million, compared to $2.6 million at June<br>30, 2025 and $2.5 million at December 31, 2024. |
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“Although Q3 has traditionally been a slower quarter for us, our sales-out to end users held steady compared to Q2, which is encouraging given current market conditions,” said Kevin Mills, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “Our revenue is driven by gross shipments to distributors. Slower distributor bookings and reduced channel inventory contributed to the lower reported revenue for the quarter. In addition, several deployment deals were delayed, reflecting customers’ cautious spending and continued focus on cash preservation.”
“While headwinds persist, our steady sales-out from distributors and lower channel inventory levels suggest that our distributors will soon need to replenish inventory to maintain the current run rates. In response to the softer business environment, management implemented cost-saving measures that resulted in a 13% reduction in operating expenses compared to Q3 last year and a 6% decrease from the prior quarter. We will continue to monitor expenses and cash outflows carefully to navigate this challenging period.
“Our XtremeScan products have continued to attract interest, although the sales cycle is long,” Mills added. “We remain committed to investing in both new and existing products for the industrial market, with the goal of driving long term revenue.”
“We look forward to sharing more details about our new product initiatives and strategies to drive revenue growth during our upcoming conference call,” Mills concluded.
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ConferenceCall
Management of Socket Mobile will hold a conference call today at 2 P.M. Pacific (5 P.M. Eastern) to discuss the quarterly results and outlook for the future. To join the live conference, please use the conference link https://join.broaddata.com/?id=socket-mobile-earnings-call or dial (800) 237-1091 toll-free from within the U.S. or (848)488-9280 (toll).
About Socket Mobile,Inc.
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, Twitter, and keep up with our latest News and Updates.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding new mobile computer and data collection products, including details on the timing, distribution, and market acceptance of the products, and statements predicting trends, sales, market conditions, and opportunities in the markets in which we sell our products. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the risk that our new products may be delayed or not rollout as predicted, if ever, due to technological, market, or financial factors, including the availability of necessary working capital, the risk that market acceptance and sales opportunities may not happen as anticipated, the risk that our application partners and current distribution channels may choose not to distribute the new products or may not be successful in doing so, the risk that acceptance of our new products in vertical application markets may not happen as anticipated, and other risks described in our most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
| Socket Mobile Investor Contact: |
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| Lynn Zhao |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| 510-933-3016 |
| lynn@socketmobile.com |
Socket Mobile is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. Allother trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners.
© 2025, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Socket Mobile, Inc.
Condensed SummaryStatements of Operations (Unaudited)
**(**Amountsin thousands except per share amounts)
| Three months ended Sep 30, | Nine months ended Sep 30, | |||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 3,107 | $ | 3,872 | $ | 11,115 | $ | 13,932 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 1,626 | 1,975 | 5,618 | 6,946 | ||||||||
| Gross margin | 1,481 | 1,897 | 5,497 | 6,986 | ||||||||
| Gross margin percent | 47.7 | % | 49.0 | % | 49.5 | % | 50.1 | % | ||||
| Research & development | 1,027 | 1,162 | 3,260 | 3,602 | ||||||||
| Sales & marketing | 935 | 1,122 | 3,066 | 3,308 | ||||||||
| General & administrative | 577 | 644 | 1,800 | 2,128 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,539 | 2,928 | 8,126 | 9,038 | ||||||||
| Operating loss | (1,058 | ) | (1,031 | ) | (2,629 | ) | (2,052 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (140 | ) | (84 | ) | (355 | ) | (229 | ) | ||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,198 | ) | $ | (1,115 | ) | $ | (2,984 | ) | $ | (2,281 | ) |
| Net loss per share: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.38 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) |
| Fully diluted | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.38 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 7,961 | 7,601 | 7,910 | 7,542 | ||||||||
| Fully diluted | 7,961 | 7,601 | 7,910 | 7,542 |
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Socket Mobile, Inc.
Condensed SummaryBalance Sheets
(Amounts in Thousands)
| (Unaudited) <br>Sep 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024* | |||||
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| Cash | $ | 2,016 | $ | 2,492 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 1,545 | 1,588 | ||||
| Inventories | 4,681 | 4,942 | ||||
| Deferred costs on shipments to distributors | 109 | 143 | ||||
| Other current assets | 548 | 431 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,242 | 2,787 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 10,663 | 10,663 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,337 | 1,432 | ||||
| Operating leases right-of-use assets | 2,218 | 2,604 | ||||
| Other long-term assets | 286 | 264 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 25,645 | $ | 27,346 | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,706 | $ | 1,977 | ||
| Subordinated convertible notes payable, net of discount | 400 | 150 | ||||
| Subordinated convertible notes payable, net of discount-related party | 5,079 | 3,818 | ||||
| Subordinated convertible notes payable, net of discount | 345 | 392 | ||||
| Deferred service revenue | 30 | 31 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 2,425 | 2,817 | ||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 9,985 | $ | 9,185 | ||
| Common stock | 69,857 | 69,374 | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (53,159 | ) | (50,175 | ) | ||
| Treasury stock | (1,038 | ) | (1,038 | ) | ||
| Total equity | $ | 15,660 | $ | 18,161 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 25,645 | $ | 27,346 |
*Derived from audited financial statements.
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