---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-037742"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RICK"
cik: "0000935419"
company_name: "RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-05-22T20:23:08+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T20:26:51.090231+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RCI receives Nasdaq noncompliance notice for late Q2 10-Q; deadline July 20

## Summary
- Received Nasdaq notice on May 20, 2026 for late filing of Q2 2026 (March 31) Form 10-Q.
- Must file 10-Q or submit compliance plan by July 20, 2026; Nasdaq may grant exception until Nov 16, 2026.
- No immediate impact on Nasdaq listing; company intends to file as soon as practicable.
- If plan not accepted, RCI can appeal decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-037742
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RICK
- cik: 0000935419
- company_name: RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-05-22T20:23:08+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/935419/000162828026037742/0001628280-26-037742-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/935419/000162828026037742/rick-20260520.htm

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