---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001880613-26-000024"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DRCT"
cik: "0001880613"
company_name: "Direct Digital Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T03:06:48.488901+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Direct Digital Holdings regains Nasdaq bid price compliance after 55-to-1 reverse stock split

## Summary
- Received Nasdaq notice on Feb 12, 2026 that bid price ≥ $1.00 for 20 consecutive business days.
- Effected a 55-to-1 reverse stock split on Jan 12, 2026 to address the bid price deficiency.
- Company remains subject to a Panel Monitor for one year; failure to maintain compliance may trigger delisting.
- CEO Mark Walker stated compliance is an important step in executing strategic goals.
- Stock continues trading on Nasdaq Capital Market under ticker DRCT.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001880613-26-000024
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DRCT
- cik: 0001880613
- company_name: Direct Digital Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1880613/000188061326000024/0001880613-26-000024-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1880613/000188061326000024/drct-20260212.htm

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