28 days so far in 2026, there has been 25 delisted and 530 Reverse splits from Small-cap Companies

The market volatility hasn’t been kind to small-cap companies. So far 25 companies have delisted and over 530 Reverse Splits on the NYSE/Nasdaq in a span of 28 days to start the year. That’s quite a significant number of de-listings and Reverse Splits in a short period. De-listings can occur for various reasons, however, most notably through failure to meet exchange requirements. It’s essential to monitor these trends as they can indicate broader market conditions or specific industry shifts.

Based on data through January 28, 2026, there has been a high volume of de-listings from major U.S. exchanges such as the Nasdaq/NYSE in addition to over 530 reverse splits executed. These De-listings and Reverse Splits in early 2026 are frequently driven by companies’ failure to effectively communicate their story to investors. Small-cap and micro-cap companies seem to have a strained relationship with their current shareholders which can drive new investors away.