Socket Mobile, Inc. (SCKT)

Over the past six months, Socket Mobile's stock price declined by 11.18%. On January 8, 2026, the share price was $1.03, a 26.16% decline from January 10, 2025. Q2 2025 financial results showed a 20% year-over-year revenue decline. The release of CaptureSDK 2.0 and plans for the SocketScan S721 were announced. Q3 2025 results showed revenue of $3.1 million and an operating loss of $1.058 million. The launch of the DuraScan D751 NFC/RFID reader resulted in a modest positive price reaction of 3.66%. The launch of XtremeScan v16e Industrial Barcode Scanners saw a modest positive price reaction of 2.44%. A hardware launch on January 7, 2026, did not produce an immediate price change. The SocketScan S721 was launched on January 12, 2026.

While specific details on demand seasonality are not readily available, Socket Mobile has historically seen growing demand for its cordless barcode scanners in the mPOS market and other mobile applications. The company's revenue is primarily driven by third-party developer deployment of barcode-enabled mobile applications.

Socket Mobile, Inc., founded in 1992 and headquartered in Newark, California, specializes in data capture and delivery solutions, particularly mobile barcode scanners. The company designs and manufactures intuitive data capture solutions aimed at enhancing productivity across various industries such as retail, healthcare, logistics, and hospitality. Its major products include barcode scanners like the SocketScan, DuraScan, and XtremeScan series. It also offers contactless readers like the S550 and DuraScan D600/S370, Software Development Kits (SDKs) like CaptureSDK, accessories and peripherals, cloud-based services, and the DuraSled protective barcode sled scanner.

Socket Mobile, Inc. provides its data capture and delivery solutions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally, with specific mentions of operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Socket Mobile has maintained a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable products, with a commitment to quality, durability, and advanced functionality. The company's focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions has been highlighted. Positive events include the launch of CaptureSDK 2.0 and new hardware like the DuraScan D751, XtremeScan v16e, and SocketScan S721. The company benefits from a network of over 1,400 registered developers.

Socket Mobile, Inc. has a mixed ownership structure comprising institutional, retail, and individual investors. There are 28 institutional owners holding a total of 446,695 shares, with major shareholders including AMH Equity Ltd and Vanguard Group Inc. Insiders own approximately 31.82% of the stock, while public companies and individual investors hold about 64.97%. Charlie Bass owns the most shares.